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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PSA-RSSO I Volume 3, Number 2 April - June 2018

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R egional Director Socrates L. Ramores announces the 2017 Economic Performance of Region

I in a press conference on April 26, 2018

at Brandon Hall, Marand Resort, Bauang, La Union.

In her welcome remarks, Asst. National Statistician, Ms. Wilma A. Guillen mentioned that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) continues to accept the

challenge to provide timely and relevant statistics to cope with the demands from stakeholders. She further emphasized that PSA took the challenge to balance timeliness with quality

data.

PSA Announces 2017 Economic Performance

of Region I

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T H I S I S S U E

Editorial ... 2

RSC 1 Q2 2018 Meeting… 3

PSRTI SDG Training… 3

GRDP Infographics… 4

RSDP 2018-2023 Approval… 5

July 2018 LFS and FIES V1… 6

LFS Infographics… 7

OWS/ISLE… 7

Basic Statistics Training… 8

Fishery Statistics... 9

Palay and Corn Statistics… 10

Livestock and Poultry Statistics… 12

Construction Stat Infographics… 13

Vital Statistics… 14

Q2 2018 NSED… 17

HRM Trainings… 18

Social Responsibility… 19

Admin Training… 19

Team Building… 20

Newly Elected PACR I Officers Take Oath

A s result of the recently conducted Philippine

Association Civil

Registrars (PACR) Region I

elections, Municipal Civil Registrar Laida G. Rico, the

incumbent president of La

Union Civil Registrars

Association (LUCRA) officially assumed the

association’s presidency

on February 27, 2018 at

Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Paringao, Bauang,

La Union. This is after


RD Ramores administers the oath taking of newly elected PACR - Region I Chapter Officers on May 6, 2018 at the PSA RSSO I Conference Room.

Dr. Irenea Ubungen of NEDA RO I provide updates on the Region I’s Economic status in 2017 during a press

conference on April 26, 2018 at Marand Resort, Bauang, La Union. Also in the photo are RD Socrates L. Ramores (Center) together with ANS Ms. Wilma A. Gulillen (left) .

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Life is a merry-go-round

journey..it has its ups and

downs. No sense of

permanence so to speak

and what's certain is the

fact that no one is immune

about it.

One's life is as worthy as the

next, and man was not

created for nothing. One's

existence is not just a mere

coincidence. The road

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the right track, but one

thing is for sure- that one

was not given this privilege

to live if not strong enough

to live it, hence, it is how

one deals with what life has

to offer that spells the

difference.

The length of one's earthly

existence may be a thing

of surprise as no one really

knows when his/her turn

would be. What matters

most is how he /she spends

his /her remaining days in

such a way that he would

give justice to his /her

creation. Despite the

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shallow a reason for one

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u n d e r t h e g i v e n

circumstances that he /

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sometimes , just don't

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May this Bible verse be

your lodestar in life: Trust in

the Lord with all your

heart, and do not lean on

your own understanding.

I n a l l your ways

acknowledge HIM, and HE

shall direct your paths.-

Proverbs 3:5-6.

I tell you...it is NEVER too

late to start. RSS01


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T he Regional Statistics Committee (RSC) I conduct its 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 20, 2018 at the

Justo Orros Conference Hall, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office 1, San Fernando City, La Union. The event was spearheaded by Director Nestor G. Rillon of NEDA-RO I and Director Socrates L. Ramores of PSA-RSSO I. Ms. Teresa B. Olarte, Officer-in-Charge of the Statistical Operations and Coordination Division (SOCD) of PSA-RSSO I discussed the PSA Board Resolution No. 01, Series of 2018, Amending PSA Board Resolution No. 03, S. 2017 (Reconstituting the RSCs) and RSC Guidelines. The committee adopted the board resolution through RSC Resolution No. 5, S. 2018. Moreover, the committee also approved the Regional Statistical Development Program (RSDP) 2018-2023 for Region I and the creation of the Task Force on RSC Capacity Building Activities which were presented by Ms. Zenaida L.

RSC 2nd Quarter 2018 Meeting Convened

RSC Chairperson, Dir. Nestor G. Rillon (right), with Vice-Chairperson,

Dir. Socrates L. Ramores (left), calls the meeting into order during the 2nd Quarter

RSC Meeting on June 20, 2018 at NEDA-RO1, San Fernando City, La Union.

Garcillan of PSA -RSSO I. Director Ramores presented the Labor Force Statistics which served as vital input in identifying areas of concerns and formulation of programs

to improve employment status in the region. Updates on environment statistics was also

PSRTI Holds SDG Seminar for Region 1

T he Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI) conducts Seminar on Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs) on May 3, 2018 at Hotel Ariana, Bauang, La Union. The event was attended by personnel from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and various Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region. The seminar targets to equip LGUs and concerned agencies in generating indicators to monitor the attainment of

Ms. Wilma A. Guillen, Asst. National Statistician of PSA, discusses about the

Localization of SDGs in the Philippines during the SDG Seminar conducted by

PSRTI on May 3, 2018 at Hotel Ariana, Bauang, La Union. (continue to page 9)



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2017 Economic Performance of Region 1

(Gross Regional Domestic Product) “The 2017 GRDP of Ilocos

Region grew by 5.8 percent in 2017 but at slower rate

compared to the 8.5 percent growth in 2016,”

RD Ramores said.

According to Director Ramores, the region’s output reached 272.3

Billion Pesos in 2017 which was 15 Billion Pesos higher

than in 2016. He also presented the national

economy with decelerated growth from 6.9 percent in 2016 to 6.7 percent in 2017. He further stressed that the region’s

Agriculture and Hunting Forestry and Fishing (AHFF) rebounded from a contraction of 1.7 percent

in 2016 to 2.4 percent growth in 2017. The Industry however, decelerated to 6.5 percent in 2017 from 16.9 percent

in 2016. Similarly, Services slowed from 8.5 percent in

2016 to 6.8 percent in

2017. Moreover, Dr. Irenea Ubungen of National Economic Development

Authority (NEDA) said that region’s economy remains

in good shape as it grew by

5.8 percent in 2017 though at a slower pace compared

to its 8.5 percent growth during the previous year. “NEDA is certain that the

economy of Ilocos region remains strong and there is

much to look forward in

2018,” she added. Among the Resource Speakers were Dr. Irenea Ubungen of National

Economic and Development

Authority (NEDA); Ms. Mildred Rapanut of Department of Agriculture

(DA); Mr. Greg Francis

Buccat of Bureau of Fisheries

and Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Mr.

John Lee Gacusan of Department of Health (DOH); Dr. Danilo B. Bose of Commission on Higher Education (CHED); Ms. Marian C.

Suaso of Bangko Sentral ng

Pilipinas (BSP) Ms. Loryna


(from page 1, Economic Performance)


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T he Regional Statistics Committee (RSC) I which is the highest policy-making

body on statistical matters in the region, approved the Regional Statistical Development Program (RSDP) 2018-2023 during its 2nd Quarter 2018 Meeting on June 20, 2018. This was endorsed to the Regional Development Council (RDC) 1 and was also approved during its 2nd Quarter 2018 Full Council Meeting on June 27, 2018 at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, San Fernando City, La Union. The RDC which is composed of Regional Directors, Local Chief Executives and Private Sectors, also enjoins its adoption and implementation by all concerned government departments/agencies and private institutions. The RSDP sets the strategic

RSC and RDC Approves RSDP 2018-2023 for Region 1

Regional Development Council (RDC) 1 approves the RSDP 2018-2023 for Region 1 during its 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting. On the photo are (L-R) Director Ruby Alma Torio (Social Development SeCom), ARD Emmanuel Diaz (Infrastructure SeCom), Dir. Lucrecio R. Alviar, Jr. (Economic Development SeCom), Dir. Nestor G. Rillon (Vice-Chairperson, RDC), Hon. Juan Carlo S. Medina (Chairperson, RDC), ARD Donald James Gawe (Secretary, RDC), Dir. Rogel Joseph Del Rosario (BSP), Dir. William B. Rojas (ICT SeCom).

directions, thrusts, and priorities of the Regional Statistical System (RSS) by defining the priority Statistical Development Programs (SDPs) to be undertaken in the medium term. It provides the mechanism to address critical and essential data requirements of the 2017-2022 Regional Development Plan (RDP) and other national/international commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The RSDP is a collaborative effort of various Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), academic institutions and private organizations, which is headed by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) I. It is composed of 220 SDPs to be undertaken from 2018-2023 which

are vital in monitoring 193 development indicators in the RDP 2017-2022 and 235 performance indicators for SDGs. RSS01


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T he Philippine Statistics Authority - Regional

Statistical Services Office I (PSA RSSO I) encourages sample households and local government officials to support the conduct of 2018 Family lncome and Expenditure Survey (FIES) and July 2018 Labor Force Survey (LFS). The data collection activity commence on July 9, 2018 which is conducted by trained Statistical Researchers which covers 6,144 sample households throughout the region. LFS is a nationwide survey

conducted every quarter which aims to gather information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population. The said survey

aims to provide a quantitative framework for the preparation of plans and formulation of

policies affecting the labor market.

PSA Enjoins Support for 2018 FIES and July 2018 LFS

Also, FIES is the main source of data on family income and expenditure in the country. The said survey aims to accomplish the following

objectives; to gather data on family income, sources of income, family expenditure and related information affecting family income and expenditure levels and patterns in the Philippines; to determine the income distribution, levels of living

and spending patterns and

the degree of inequality among families; to provide benchmark information to update the weights used in the estimation of Consumer Price lndex (CPl); and to provide inputs in the estimation of the country's poverty threshold and incidence.

presented by Ms. Zenaida Paday-os of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), relative to the celebration of the Environment Month. Also, Ms. Loryna Fonacier of the Department of Tourism (DOT) presented the updates on Tourism Data Generation. She discussed the data collection rate relative to the

RSC Resolution No. 2, S. 2017, enjoining the Local Government Units to support the Tourism Data Generation System of the DOT. An overview of the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS) of PSA was also discussed by Ms. Garcillan. RSS01


(from page 3, 2nd Quarter RSC)


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FIES 2018 is conducted in two separate operations as a rider

to the July 2018 LFS and January 2019 LFS of the following year. The first visit in July 2018 gathers data for the period January 1 to June 30, 2018.

As provided in Philippine

Statistical Act of 2013 also known as RA 10625, data furnished by a respondent in statistical inquiries, surveys and censuses of Philippine

Statistics Authority (PSA) shall be considered privileged information and such shall be inadmissible evidence in any proceeding. With this, PSA appeals in all sample households to cooperate and provide truthful, complete and accurate information which will ultimately serve as a vital Input in evidence based planning and decision-making of the country.

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PSA Conducts the 2018 OWS and 2017/2018 ISLE

wage determination. The 2017/2018 ISLE, formerly BLES Integrated Survey (BITS), is a nationwide survey of establishments employing at least 20 workers. This survey consists of three modules on employment, conditions of work and industrial

T he Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducts the 2018 Occupational

Wages Survey (OWS) and 2017/2018 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment (ISLE). The regular employees of PSA and statistical researchers conduct the distribution of questionnaires on September 17, 2018 to the sample establishments. The 2018 OWS is a nationwide establishment-based survey that aims to monitor the wage rates of 22 low paid occupations in 21 non-agricultural industries. Its objective was to generate wage estimate in aid to minimum


(from page 6, LFS FIES)

IO II Dexter J. Dupagan of Employers Compensation Commission (ECC) discussed Employees Compensation Program during the

2nd Level Training of 2018 OWS and 2017/2018 ISLE on August 22-25, 2018 at IRETC, Agoo, La Union.

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Source: 1st Qtr 2018 Labor Force Survey, PSA


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S elected Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional and Provincial

personnel attended the Cascading of Basic Statistics Training on May 31-June 1, 2018 at the Regional Statistical Services Office I (RSSO1) Conference Room, San Fernando City, La Union. The two-day training equipped

Basic Statistics Training Held

participants with the basic knowledge in statistics particularly in visualizing, summarizing, describing and exploring data relevant in evidence-based decisions making. During the two-day activity, Statistical Specialist II Artemio A. Alibayan of La Union Provincial Statistical Office (LU PSO) imparted his knowledge on Basic

Statistics to the attendees. Alibayan is among the participants who joined the seminar organized by Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI). With this, each participant received Certificate of Training from Regional Director Socrates L. Ramores.

relations. It aims to provide inputs to studies on industry trends and practices, and bases for the formulation of labor policies. The said surveys cover 308 establishments across the region in both agricultural and non-agricultural

industries with at least 20 workers. All survey questionnaires distributed to these sample establishments will be collected starting on 01 October 2018. The data collected under the 2018 OWS and 2017/2018 ISLE are covered by the confidentiality of information clause under Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 also known as RA 10625 which defines that data furnished by a respondent to statistical inquiries, surveys and censuses of the PSA shall be considered privileged

information and such shall be inadmissible as evidence in any proceeding. Like with other statistical surveys of PSA, the successful conduct of the 2018 OWS and 2017/2018 ISLE is attributed to the cooperation and support of the sample establishments as well as the local government units and other stakeholders. RSS01

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(from page 7, OWS/ISLE)


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Region I’s Fisheries Production Decline in Q2 2018

T he overall fisheries production in Region I declined by 17.3 percent

in 2nd quarter 2018. From the total output of 44,479 metric tons a year ago, it went down to 36,804 metric tons this year. All the provinces posted decreases in output. All the three subsectors registered downtrends. The aquaculture contributed 83.1 percent to fisheries output. The municipal and commercial fisheries accounted 14.9 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively. In terms of provincial distribution, the province of Pangasinan shared the bulk of production of about 77.4 percent. The overall volume of production of the province was posted at 28,468 metric tons, or 19.8 percent lower than its production in the same period of 2017. The production of its aquaculture and commercial subsectors declined by 21.3 percent, and 49.0 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the

municipal subsector grew by 9.5 percent. The province of La Union registered lower fisheries production in 2nd quarter 2018 compared with the level a year ago. From 5,447 metric ton production last year, it went down to 5,245 metric tons this year. The decline in the output of the aquaculture sub-sector caused the overall downtrend. The fisheries production of Ilocos Sur also registered negative growth in 2nd quarter 2018. Its output was recorded at 1,727 metric tons, or 3.1 percent lower than the production in 2nd quarter 2017 of 1,782 metric tons. The fisheries production of Ilocos Norte went down by 22.7 percent in 2nd quarter 2018. Its output was posted at 1,364 metric tons, lower than the output of 1,765 metric tons a year ago. Both the municipal and aquaculture subsectors registered negative growths.

Fisheries Production of Region I Q2 2017 vs Q2 2018

In Q2 2018,

the overall fisheries

production declined

by 17.3%

the targets set forth in the SDG. The SDG comprise 17 goals which focuses on economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. PSRTI Executive Director, Dr. Josefina C. Venegas-Almeda welcomed the participants of the seminar and gave an overview on basic statistics needed in monitoring the SDGs. Meanwhile, personnel from the Social Sector Statistics Service (SSSS) of PSA, headed by Asst. National Statistician, Ms. Wilma A. Guillen, served as resource speakers. The participants were oriented on the various SDG indicators that will be generated and the initiatives of the government in the formulation and development SDG monitoring matrix. ANS Guillen also discussed about localizing SDG in the Philippines and the vital role of all the stakeholders in the development of statistical system in the region and in the country. A workshop was also conducted for the identification of SDG indicators at the local level. Director Donald James Gawe, Asst. Regional Director of NEDA Regional Office 1, rendered his closing remarks and enjoined everyone for data support in monitoring the SDGs in the region.

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(from page 3, PSRTI Training)


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growth in production. The output during the quarter was posted at 25,827 metric tons, higher than the 21,912 metric tons recorded in the same period last year. The harvest area has expanded from 4,406 hectares to 5,062 hectares due to shifting from tomato and tobacco, and some plantings supposed to be harvested in the 1st quarter were harvested during the period. The yield per hectare also improved from 4.97 metric tons to 5.10 metric tons due to the presence of favorable rains and higher utilization of hybrid seeds. For the province of La Union, its palay production decreased by 18.3 percent in 2nd quarter 2018. From the production of 10,548 metric tons in 2nd quarter 2017, it went down to 8,615 metric tons this 2nd quarter 2018. Lesser service area covered by National Irrigation Administration (NIA)

Region I’s Palay and Corn Output Increase in Q2 2018

PALAY

T he overall palay production of Region I improved by 0.8 percent in 2nd quarter

2018. From 159,542 metric tons production last year, it grew to 160,879 metric tons this year. The provinces of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur contributed to the positive growth in output. Although the overall harvest area went down, the yield per hectare improved from 4.66 MT to 4.77 MT due to higher utilization of high-quality seeds, the presence of favorable rains, and distribution of additional shallow tube wells and pumps. The province of Pangasinan shared 75.0 percent of the total palay production in Region I in 2nd quarter 2018. Its palay production went down from 123,083 metric tons in 2nd quarter 2017 to 120,589 metric tons this 2nd quarter 2018 due to unrealized planting intentions and shifting to white corn. However, the overall yield per hectare improved from 4.61 metric tons to 4.69 metric tons due to the presence of favorable rains and distribution of additional shallow tube wells and pumps. The province of Ilocos Norte, which ranked second in terms of volume of palay production in 2nd quarter 2018 registered positive

Palay production of

Ilocos Region improved in

Q2 2018 with 160,879

metric tons from

159,542 in Q2 2017 .

– Amburayan restricted plantings. The overall yield per hectare, however, improved from 4.54 metric tons to 4.83 metric tons. Palay production in Ilocos Sur went up by 46.2 percent in 2nd quarter 2018. From the output of 3,999 metric tons in the same period in 2017, it grew to 5,848 metric tons. Wider areas were planted along the laterals of the Banaoang Pump Irrigation Project (BPIP). The overall yield per hectare improved from 4.76 metric tons to 5.13 metric tons due to increased usage of high quality-seeds, the presence of favorable rains, and lesser infestation of stem borer.



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CORN Corn production of Region I went up by 1.3 percent in 2nd quarter 2018. From 156,942 metric tons output in the same period last year, it grew to 158,937 metric tons this year. The provinces of Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan posted higher production. The presence of beneficial rains and higher utilization of high-quality seeds, increased fertilizer usage, and longer and bigger cobs produced were the factors that have contributed to the overall growth in output. The harvest area expanded from 27,598 hectares to 27,849 hectares, while the yield per hectare improved from 5.69 metric tons to 5.71 metric tons.

The province of Pangasinan, which ranked first in terms of volume of production in 2nd quarter 2018, posted positive growth in output in 2nd quarter 2018. From the output of 92,772 metric tons a year ago, it went up to 98,404 metric tons this year. More plantings were observed due availability of high-quality seeds and encouraging price and shifting from onion production. The overall yield per hectare also increased from 5.75 metric tons to 5.79 metric tons. The province of Ilocos Sur registered a decline in corn production in 2nd quarter 2018. Its output went down from 34,369 metric tons in the same period last year to 31,809 metric tons this year. More areas were already harvested in 1st quarter, thus lesser harvest area during the period was noted. The overall yield per hectare also declines from 5.65 metric tons to 5.62 metric tons due to the effect of rainfall in June 2018. Corn production of Ilocos Norte increased from 16,903 metric tons in 2nd quarter 2017 to

Corn production of

Ilocos Region went up

by 1.3% in Q2 2018

with 158,937 metric

tons from 156,942

in Q2 2017.

17,640 metric tons this 2nd quarter 2018. Increased plantings were noted due to shifting from tobacco and mongo. The overall yield per hectare also grew from 5.82 metric tons to 5.87 metric tons due to increased usage of high-quality seeds and fertilizers, and presence of favorable rains. The province of La Union registered lower corn production in 2nd quarter 2018 as compared to its level a year ago. From 12,898 metric tons volume of production last year, it went down to 11,084 metric tons this year. Lesser plantings were noted as some farmers shifted to seed production. The overall yield per hectare also declined from 5.22 metric tons to 5.07 metric tons as affected by heavy rains in May and June.

Region I

ranked 2nd

in terms

of volume

of corn

production

in Q2 2018

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(from page 10, Palay and Corn)


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I mprovements in the production were noted in the livestock subsector

by 2.67 percent and poultry subsector by 10.59 percent. In the animal and product type, swine and chicken production were the major sources of overall growth with shares of 37.43 percent and 34.93 percent, respectively.

CARABAO

The carabao production in the 1st semester of 2018 was 4,767 metric tons liveweight. This registered at 7.24 percent reduction in output compared to 2017 of same period. The total carabao inventory in Region I as of January 1, 2018 was estimated at about 169,592 heads. It was 2.26 percent higher than last year’s headcount of 165,850 heads. More stocks were kept in backyard farms particularly caracows for breeding purposes. Moreover, this can be attributed to the dispersal and continuous Artificial Insemination of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur and DA-RFOI in backyard farms. Backyard farms accounted 99.73 percent of the total carabao population while the remaining 0.27 percent were accounted in commercial farms.

Aggregate Livestock and Poultry Production in Region I posted 5.96 percent gain in 1st Sem of 2018.

Livestock and Poultry Percentage Distribution of Production Type,

Ilocos Region: 1st Sem 2018

Chicken Eggs 7.18%

CATTLE The region’s production on cattle was 13,805 metric tons live weight. This was an output reduction of 4.43 percent compared to last year’s level of 14,445 metric tons. The total headcount of cattle as of January 1, 2018 was 299,111 heads. This was lower by 0.40 percent compared to the same period last year. About 99.12 percent of the total inventory was in the backyard while the remaining 0.88 percent were in the commercial farms.

SWINE Swine or hog production was estimated at 47,668 metric tons liveweight this 1st semester of 2018. It is equivalent to 4.79 percent gain in output compared to same period of 2017. The total inventory of swine in January 1, 2018 was 599,143 heads. This is higher by 3.80 percent compared to last year. Out of the total inventory, 78.71 percent were in backyard farms while 21.29 percent were in commercial farms. The number of swine on both backyard and commercial farms grew by 1.17 percent

Chicken 34.93%

Goat 4.62%

Swine, 37.43%

Cattle , 10.84%

Carabao, 3.74%

Duck .71%

Duck Eggs .55%



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and 14.80 percent. This can be attributed to the dispersal of native pigs by government agencies to backyard raisers and 4Ps beneficiaries as a form of livelihood. Moreover, it was noted that there were additional or expansion of commercial farms in La Union and Ilocos Sur.

GOAT Goat also gained in output by 13.67 percent over last year’s level of 5,180 metric tons liveweight. There were more stocks available for slaughter and sold live in backyard farms particularly during the Palarong Pambansa and Batang Pinoy held in Ilocos Sur and other barangay election related celebrations in May 2018 in all provinces. The number of goat in the region in backyard farms as of January 1, 2018 was 450,299 heads which posted an increase of 8.60 percent as compared to same period last

year. This contributed at about 98.89 percent of the total goat inventory of the region. The commercial farms contributed about 1.12 percent of the total goat inventory. The number of heads in commercial farms declined by 2.52 percent.

CHICKEN The volume of chicken production at 44,478 metric tons increased by 9.07 percent in 1st of semester 2018.Also, the chicken egg production was recorded at 9,140 metric tons increased by 25.64 percent over last year’s level. Broiler, layer and native chicken posted an increase in the inventory at the start of 2018. The share of native chicken to the total inventory was 52.68 percent while broiler and layer shared about 39.10 percent and 8.22 percent respectively. This can be attributed to more backyard raisers of native chicken,

availability of more day-old-chicks, additional stocks and expansion of some commercial broiler and layer farms.

DUCK The region’s duck production was 904 metric tons. This declined by 17.97 percent compared to the same period last year. Also, duck eggs dropped by 9.65 percent. The backyard inventory of duck as of January 1, 2018 was 363,629 heads. This decreased by 3.36 percent compared to same period last year. Moreover, the inventory of duck in commercial farms increased by 75.23 percent compared to last year’s level because of the additional farms in La Union and Pangasinan. About 97.00 percent of the total duck inventory were in backyard farms while the remaining 3.00 percent were in the commercial farms. RSS01

(from page 12 Livestock and Poultry)

Source: 2nd Qtr Approved Building Permits

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Total Number of Issued Civil Registry Documents and Certificate of Registration of the Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM) Region I: Q2 2018

CRS Outlet Birth, Marriage

and Death Certificate

% Change

CENOMAR CRASM % Change

Electronic Endorsement

% Change

2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 Birth Marriage Death

Region I 382,662 292,018 31.04 27,960 27,074 3.27 104 153 -32.03 5,188 1,892 534

Ilocos Norte 58,423 31,128 87.69 3,505 3,206 9.33 15 13 15.38 1,044 370 142

Ilocos Sur 50,274 41,858 20.11 4,240 3,439 23.29 6 13 -53.85 1,054 218 101

Regional Office 64,858 57,447 12.90 4,575 4,158 10.03 843 670 88

La Union 17 6 183.33

Pangasinan 209,107 161,585 29.41 15,640 16,271 -3.88 66 121 -45.45 2,247 634 203

Vital Statistics of Ilocos Region in Q2 2018

BIRTH STATISTICS The number of registered live births in Region I during the second quarter of 2018 summed up to 22,668, a slight decrease of 1.5 percent compared to 23,007 births on the same period of 2017. The daily average birth occurrence during the second quarter of 2018 was computed at 249 births or an average of 10 babies born per hour. The month of April 2018 was observed to have the highest average daily births at 254 babies.

Among the provinces in the region, the province of Pangasinan registered the highest number of births in the second quarter of 2018. Its share was more than half (62.3 percent share) of the total registered births in Region I. The province of La Union ranked second with 3,267 births (14.4 percent share), followed by the province of Ilocos Sur with 2,692 births (11.9 percent share) and the province of Ilocos Norte with 2,585 (11.4

percent share). Males (11,609) outnumbered females (11,059) in terms of registered live births during the second quarter of 2018, resulting to a sex ratio of 105 males per 100 females. In second quarter of 2018, 82.9 percent or 22,668 of total registered live births were attended by medical practitioners which may either be a physician, a nurse or a midwife.

Total Registered Birth in Q2 2017 and Q2 2018

Total Registered Birth by Province


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More than a quarter (25.7 percent) or 5,829 of mothers who gave birth in second quarter of 2018 belonged to age group 20 to 24. Meanwhile, the highest proportion of fathers belonged to age group 25 to 29, which is about a quarter (24.9 percent) of the total number of fathers of babies with registered births in second quarter of 2018. The median age for mothers was 27.8 years old while for fathers, 30.8 years old.

MARRIAGE STATISTICS There were 8,932 marriages registered during the second quarter of 2018, showing a decrease of 2.1 percent from the figure on the same period last year of 9,120 marriages. Two provinces recorded an increase in the number of registered marriages from second quarter of 2017 to second quarter of 2018. A bigger increase was

noted in La Union from 1,355 to 1,464 marriages (8.0 percent). While that of Ilocos Norte increased from 1,006 to 1,019 marriages (1.3 percent). On the other hand, the provinces that posted a decrease in the number of registered marriages were Ilocos Sur from 1,582 to 1,392 (-12.0 percent) and Pangasinan from 5,177 to 5,057 (-2.3 percent). The month of April was the most preferred month to tie the knot during the second quarter of 2018 with a total of 3,609 marriages. It corresponds to a daily average of 120 registered marriages which surpassed the regional daily average number during the quarter. Marriages officiated in Roman Catholic Church topped the list among all types of marriage ceremonies in second quarter of 2018. It comprised 4,021 marriages or 45.0 percent of the total reported marriages. Marriages performed in civil rites ranked second with 3,067 marriages or 34.3 percent share followed by other religious rites with 1,828 or 20.5 percent. The median age at marriage for brides and grooms were 26 and 28, respectively. The largest number of brides and grooms, who got married, belonged to ages 25 to 29 in second quarter of 2018 with 3,011

In Q2 2018, the most common registered first name for newly

born male is “Joshua” while for female is

“Samantha”.

or 33.7 percent and 3,187 or 35.7 percent, respectively. Moreover, the number of teenage brides (714 or 8.0 percent) was more than thrice than the number of teenage grooms (202 or 2.3 percent). On the contrary, at age 50 years old and over, the number of grooms (237 or 2.7 percent) was more than twice the number of brides (99 or 1.1 percent). It can be noted that men tend to marry even on or after their golden years. Grooms aged 75 years and over (8) were four times more than the number of brides (2).

Total Registered Marriages by Province

“In Q2 2018,

8,932 marriages

were registered,

2.1% lower

compared with the

9,120 marriages

in Q1 2017”

(from page 14 Vital Statistics)


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A total of 9,020

deaths were

registered

in Q2 2018. An

increase of 6.7%

death compared with

Q2 2017 figure

of 8,453.

DEATH STATISTICS A total of 9,020 deaths were registered during the second quarter of 2018. The figure indicated an increase of 6.7 percent death occurrences from the same period of 2017 figure of 8,453. The province of Pangasinan ranked first in terms of the number of registered deaths during the second quarter 2018, with a total of 5,139 or 57.0 percent share of the total registered deaths in the region. La Union placed second with 1,459 registered deaths (16.2 percent share), followed by Ilocos Norte with 1,220 (13.5 percent share) and Ilocos Sur with 1,202 (13.3 percent share). The cities of Dagupan, San Fernando,

San Carlos, Batac and Laoag posted the highest number of registered deaths in the second quarter of 2018 with 978, 633, 582, 348 and 286 deaths, respectively. On the other hand, the municipalities of Carasi, Dumalneg, Adams, Burgos and Nagbukel had the least number in terms of the number of registered deaths: Carasi with one registered death; Adams and Dumalneg with two deaths each; Burgos with three deaths; and Nagbukel with four deaths. During the second quarter of 2018, mortality was at its peak in the month of April with total registered deaths of 3,177. This

The most common marriage date in Q2

2018 is “April 28”

figure was more than one-third of the regional quarterly total of 9,020 death occurrences. The number of deaths in the month of April 2018 translates to an average of 106 death occurrences per day. The figure was higher than the daily average death occurrences in the region. There were more death occurrences among males (5,056) than females (3,964) in Region I during the second quarter of 2018. The computed sex ratio during the quarter was 128 male deaths for every 100 female deaths. RSS01

Fonacier of Department of

Tourism (DOT) and Ms. Joyce Segui-Sabado of

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The press conference was

attended by various

representatives from Regional Line Agencies (RLA),

Local Government Units (LGU) and media

organizations in the region.

To conclude the event, Ms. Zenaida Garcillan of PSA -

RSSO I called various media

organizations in the region to convey the GRDP to the

public through print publications, radio and TV

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Q2 2017 Q2 2018

Total Registered Deaths

in Q2 2017 and Q2 2018

(from page 15 Vital Statistics)

(from page 4, Economic Performance)

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the members showed their support to MCR Rico through

majority vote.

Other officers who were elected are MCR Carlito C. Cativo as Vice

president; MCR Evelyn I.

Villanueva as Secretary; MCR

Jemma M. Cortes as Assistant Secretary; MCR John Pilot as

treasurer; MCR Gloria Amudo as

Assistant Treasurer; CCR Evelyn Guhit and MCR Engr. Aminel

Ines as Auditors; MCR Meneleo

Joey Leaño and MCR Lourdes Llamas as

Business Managers; MCR

Karen Ilano and MCR

Eliseo Dangpalan as Public Information

Officer (PIO).

The coordinators for each province are MCR Edgar

Asañas for Pangasinan;

MCR Mercy Madrigal for Ilocos Norte; MCR Tina

Guzman for Ilocos Sur

and MCR Eumelia

Mendoza for La Union.

Regional Director Socrates

Ramores administered the

oath of the new officers on May 6, 2018 at the PSA RSSO

I Conference Room. With this,

he expressed his undaunted

support and commitment to the future endeavors and

advocacies of the PACR

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A s part of the 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

(NSED), representatives of La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and Philippine National Police (PNP) equipped employees of PSA - RSSO I with safety measures and disaster preparedness tips on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

During the implementation of the simultaneous earthquake drill on June 21, 2018, PSA RSSO I was rated excellent by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC). The conduct of the NSED is pursuant to National Disaster Risk Reduction

PDRRMC Cites PSA- RSSO I Excellent in the 2nd Quarter NSED Conduct

Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum No. 17, s. 2018. RSS01

(from page 1 PACR Election)

PSA - RSSO I employees participates in the 2nd Quarter simultaneous earthquake drill on June 21, 2018, Philippine PSA RSSO I was rated

excellent by the Provincial Disaster Risk.

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T he employees of PSA RSSO I and La Union PSO join the

commemoration of great sacrifices and martyrdom of the most prominent Filipino hero, Dr. Jose Rizal with the theme “Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay Sa Masaganang Kinabukasan”on June 12, 2018 at the City Hall Grounds, City of San Fernando, La Union.

PSA joins Independence Day Celebration

W ith its mandate to ensure optimum progress among

employees, Human Resource Management (HRM) encourages PSA personnel to attend various trainings and workshops in order to equip them with innovations and technological advancement to cope with the millennial changes. The training and development of professionals through training

Among the highlights of the event are 21 gun salute by the La Union Provincial Police Office in honor of the fallen heroes, re-enactment of the Philippine History performed by Dulaang Elyu and a wreath-aying ceremony headed by the government officials of La Union.

HRM Reinforces Trainings to PSA Employees

programs, performance base evaluations and reward system will have a ripple effect to the attainment of PSA’s core vision and mission that is to deliver relevant statistics and provide efficient civil registration services to the people. Among the trainings and seminars attended by PSA employees includes 4Cs of Change Management, CRVS 101

Training, Revisiting PRIME-HRM, Capacity Development Session on Gender and Development, Cluster Training on Basic Budget, Principles/Concepts and Revised Guidelines and Procedures and Annual Cash Based Appropriations in FY 2019, Basic Statistics 2, Training on Infographic Design and Technical Writing, Financial and Administrative Matters, and Human Resource Concerns.

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Provincial Statistical Officers together with Deputy National Statistician Daniel A. Ariaso and Budget Officer Yvonne Abenoja pose for a photo ops during the Basic Budget, Principles/Concepts and Revised Guidelines and Procedures and Annual Cash Based Appropriations in FY 2019 on May 25, 2018 at Microtel, Quezon City

PSA RSSO I representatives pose for a photo ops during the Independence Day Celebration on June 12, 2018 at the

CIity Hall Grounds, City of San Fernando, La Union

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T o strengthen joint campaign in its thrust to government service,

Regional Statistical Services Office I (RSSO I) personnel conducted feeding program, coastal clean-up drive and information dissemination activity on May 25-26, 2018 at Brgy. Villamar, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. In the feeding program, about 100 children were provided with nutritious meal to help improve their nutritional status and enhance their academic performance. As part of the efforts on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Decade Info Dissemination Campaign, RSSO I personnel discussed about civil registration law and procedures to the gathered barangay folks. Engr. Divino Amor P. Rivera and Mr. Joel Natura shared their knowledge on the various Republic Acts concerning Civil Registration. They also enlightened their audience by clarifying some issues and concerns in securing civil registry documents. In support to the Month of the Ocean, PSA employees spearheaded the coastal clean-up drive to help restore degraded coastal areas and preserve marine life in the area. With this PSA RSSO I, guarantees to provide social services and fulfill its mandate to deliver relevant statistics and efficient civil registration services among the people.

PSA RSSO I Strengthens Commitment on Public Service

T he three day training on financial and administrative

concerns and updates on the 2018 Field Awards Manual was conducted on June 6-8, 2018 at LUELCO-IRETC, Agoo, La Union. The said event was participated by the selected RSSO I personnel, Chief Statistical Specialists, bookkeepers, disbursing officers and property custodians of the provincial statistical offices. The workshop enhanced the knowledge and skills of the participants relative to their assigned duties and responsibilities. Also, the training kept them abreast

PSA Trains Administrative Personnel

with the rules and procedures of the preparation of accurate and timely financial and administrative reports. In line with this, the resident auditors imparted various COA circulars and answered queries relevant to the topic. Moreover, the 2018 Field Awards discussion highlighted the timely delivery of quality outputs in the implementation of Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) mandated activities. The employees in charge of the preparation of consolidated narrative reports for the region and province were present in the event.

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A 20-minute trip from the heart of Vigan City, rests Brgy.

Villamar, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, the site chosen for the Gender and Development

Activity (GAD) of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on May 24- 25, 2018. With its serene atmosphere and vibrant locals, this place has potential of becoming a tourist destination which is undeniably a suitable spot for this activity. During the first day, sumptuous seafood dishes and authentic Ilocano menu were served. After that the group enjoyed outdoor game activities along the seashore. Excitement was

felt by everyone on the second day as the thrill was raised when they experienced the boat riding. The group’s anticipation was satiated when they cruised

through the stretches of the bay gleamed by the sun’s intense rays and the crystal-clear water of the sea. After the boat riding, their bodies meet the alluring waves of the beach. At that moment, enjoyment and delight have already

PSA Reinforces Solidarity through Team Building

emanated from their spirits since they have successfully reconnected with each other, rebuild harmonious relationship and successfully realized the essence of PSA’s core vision and mission in achieving its goals.

The day ended with a gleaming smile and wrapped with heartfelt memories. RSS01