The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully turned over the data from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) to the local government of Quezon, Quezon. Quezon was among the LGUs who joined the CBMS roll-out in 2022. The ceremonial activity was held today, November 28, 2023 at Monte Vista Hotsprings & Conference Resort, Calamba City. This noteworthy event was made possible and realized as a result of the collaborative efforts of the PSA and the local government of Quezon and constituents.

Attending officials included the following: Municipal Mayor of Quezon Honorable Juan F. Escolano, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator EnP. Remelyn Oliveros, RSSO 4A Regional Director Charito C. Armonia, and Chief Statistical Specialist Airene A. Pucyutan. Also in attendance were the Department Heads of Quezon, Quezon and other PSA and LGU personnel.

There were 1,445 responding households with a total of 5,857 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 Escolano, in his acceptance message, expressed his gratitude to the PSA for funding the municipality of Quezon in the conduct of CBMS. He said that the result of CBMS is a key.

(SGD.) AIRENE A. PUCYUTAN  
Provincial Statistics Officer

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