Trece Martires City, Cavite — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cavite Provincial Statistical Office marked a significant milestone on February 28, 2025, with the successful conclusion of the 35th Civil Registration Month Celebration. The culminating activity and awarding ceremony held at the PSA Cavite Office highlighted the theme “Building a Resilient, Agile, and Future-Fit Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) System,” which underscores the pivotal role of civil registration in enhancing transparency, accountability, and governance across the province.

Chief Statistical Specialist Lucia Iraida A. Soneja delivered an inspiring message during the ceremony, emphasizing the essential functions of civil registration in delivering timely and effective services to the public. "Civil registration is not just about documenting births, deaths, and marriages; it is about ensuring that every citizen is recognized and has access to vital services," Soneja stated. "As we celebrate the achievements of our Local Civil Registry Offices (LCROs), we are reminded of our commitment to building a resilient CRVS system that can adapt to the changing needs of our communities."

The ceremony recognized the efforts of all Local Civil Registry Offices in the province in achieving the outstanding performance throughout 2024, as judged by their active participation in various civil registration activities initiated by their respective offices. The top five LCROs awarded for their exemplary service were:

Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez - 1st Place
Municipality of Alfonso - 2nd Place
Trece Martires City - 3rd Place
Municipality of Silang - 4th Place
City of Carmona - 5th Place

In pursuit of the notable achievement, the Municipality of Gen. Mariano Alvarez Local Civil Registry Office was named Hall of Famer for securing the top position for 15 consecutive years. This accolade highlights their long-standing commitment to excellence in civil registration services.

The winners received a Plaque/ Certificate of Recognition, and a token of appreciation, while non-winning participants were acknowledged with tokens of appreciation as well. This annual celebration showcases not only outstanding offices but also strengthen the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, partners, and the community in fostering effective civil registration systems.

As the 35th Civil Registration Month celebration comes to a close, it serves as a reminder of the essential services that civil registration provides to society. The PSA Cavite expresses its gratitude to all participants and stakeholders who contributed to the success of this year's celebration. Looking forward, the office remains steadfast in its mission to build a civil registration and vital statistics system that is not only resilient and agile but also aligned with the future needs of Cavite’s growing population.

In conclusion, the achievements celebrated during the Civil Registration Month highlight the crucial role of local civil registry offices in ensuring that the rights of citizens are upheld through proper documentation and services. The journey towards a more transparent, accountable, and efficient civil registration system continues, with the PSA Cavite leading the way in its efforts to adapt and improve for the future. (MIEP)