The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully turned over the data from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) to the local government of Real, Quezon. Real was among the LGUs who joined the CBMS roll-out in 2022. The ceremonial activity was held on January 16, 2024 at Real, Quezon. This noteworthy event was made possible and realized as a result of the collaborative efforts of the PSA and the local government of Real and its constituents.

Attending officials included the following: Municipal Mayor of Real, Honorable Diana Abigail D. Aquino, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator EnP Rommel T. Poblete, RSSO 4A Chief Statistical Specialist Benigno F. Perido, and Provincial Statistics Officer Airene A. Pucyutan. Also in attendance were the Department Heads of Real, Quezon and other PSA and LGU personnel.

There were 8,103 responding households with a total of 32,559 individuals covered in the CBMS. Senior Statistical Specialist Margarita G. Cada presented  the  highlights of the results from the  Household  and  Barangay Profile Questionnaire which included the basic services such as electricity, internet, water, toilet facilities, safety, food insecurity, and disaster preparedness, among others. The LGU can now use the data derived from the CBMS for program planning and policy formulation, according to SrSS Cada.

Mayor Aquino, in her acceptance message, said “…We acknowledge our municipality’s rights, duties, and accountabilities in accepting these all-important CBMS data…We are sincerely grateful to the Philippine Statistics Authority for extending your knowledge and assistance to LGU-Real for the past one and a half year of implementing the 2022 CBMS – and even in the prior years when our municipality conducted the CBMS processes for the first time in 2014…As we pursue our mission “Real, Quezon by 2025” – which shall foster an environment for a robust economy, engaged citizenry, advanced systems, and livable communities – the 2022 CBMS will be among our concrete pillars in data-driven policy-making; planning and implementation of programs, projects, and activities; and delivery of effective and appropriate social services to our very own people. To our partners from PSA, rest assured that beyond the numbers and figures, we will look at these data as if we are looking at the faces of people, children, women, solo parents, farmers, fisherfolks, indigents, PWDs, IPs, families, and communities in the 17 barangays that we serve. This shall help us navigate the complexities of the needs, potentials, and status of our beloved constituents in the post-pandemic era, and address them accordingly. At this point, allow me to thank everyone who have contributed to the success of the 2022 CBMS activities…”.

(SGD.) AIRENE A. PUCYUTAN   
Provincial Statistics Officer

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