DATADATE THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF PSA—ILOCOS SUR January—March, 2019

ISSUE NO. I

VOLUME IV

IN THIS ISSUE

Human Resource: Trainings

and Capacity Building

2019 Civil Registration

Month

Vital Statistics

2017-2018 Palay Outlook

2017-2018 Corn Outlook

Partnership & Linkages

Social Responsibility

Ilocos Sur in Figures:

Web-based Database

Information Dissemination

P hi l ipp ine Stat ist ics Author i t y I locos Sur

Provincial Statistical Office celebrates the 2019

Civil Registration Month (CRM). This is in pursuant to

Proclamation 682 declaring the month of February of every year

as CRM affirmed by former President Corazon C. Aquino on the

28th of January 1991.

The Civil Registration Month this February 2019 was observed

with the theme “Inclusive and Responsive CRVS: Working

Smarter Through Innovation”, in consonance with the global

advocacy of getting everyone registered and of promoting

awareness on the importance of civil registration in the lives of

every Filipino.

The 2019 CRM and CRVS Decade celebration in the province

lined up activities to highlight the month-long celebration which

includes hanging of CRM streamers and tarpaulins, conducting

quiz bee, slogan making contest, trainings, data/information

dissemination and media interviews. Other activities related to

the CRM celebration initiated by the different Local Civil Registry

Offices (LCROs) and in coordination with PSA are mass

weddings. (cont… p4)

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HUMAN RESOURCE TRAININGS AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Chief Statistical Specialist Reynor R. Fernando attended

the 2019 Internal Audit Forum on February 21–22, 2019 at

the Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City.

On the first day, National Statistician Lisa Grace S. Bersales

imparted her inspiring message to the participants. The topics

discussed were Internal Control Standards for the Philippine

Public Sector – Information and Communication, Salient

Points of Republic Act 6713, Ease of Doing Business and

Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, How to

Build a Winning Culture and Work Life Balance.

Concerns and queries were raised and answered after

the discussion of every topic. Afterwards, a zumba was also

held and attended by all the participants.

Furthermore, Data Privacy Act of 2012, Management

and Administration of Archival Records, Cybersecurity

Threats in the Public Sector and Integrity Management

Program were reviewed and talked about on the last day.

Lastly, issues and personal encounters of the participants

about the subjects were discussed during the open forum.#

I l o c o s S u r P S O a t t e n d s Tra i n i n g o n M e d i c a l Te r m i n o l o g i e s

Statistical Specialist II Dante D. Dacquel and Assistant

Statistician Joy Y. Lived attended the Training on Medical

Terminologies on February 21–22, 2019 at the RSSO-I,

San Fernando City, La Union.

The training covered 10 units of the structured training

course which includes building a medical vocabulary, basic

term components, cardiovascular system, respiratory system,

nervous system, urinary system, gastrointestinal system,

female reproductive system, blood and lymph system, and

endocrine system.

Moreover, Anatomy and Physiology, common prefixes,

suffixes and combining forms, common anatomical and

diagnostic terms, and common causes of deaths of the

aforementioned body systems were also briefly discussed.

To measure the understanding of the participants, they

answered practice exercises during and after the discussion

of each unit.#

CSS Fernando with other Region 1 CSSs and OIC-SOCD Teñido

Part ic ipants dur ing the t ra in ing proper

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CSS Reynor R. Fernando, Administrative Assistant II

Mary Claire U. Ragasa and COSW Kathrina Angela U. Ines

attended the Training for Roll -out & Workshop on

Budget Process, Accounting Process and HR Matters on

March 26–27, 2019 at PSA – RSSO I Conference Room,

San Fernando City, La Union.

On the first day, documentary requirements of various

government transactions, and budget and financial

accountability were discussed. In addition, other matters

such as COSW/JO BIR responsibilities, proforma entries on

Trust Fund disbursements, and journal entry to take-up Tax

Remittance Advice were also discussed.

Lastly, the participants had the workshop proper

on Data Entry under the supervision of the new

RSSO-I Accountant III, Mr. Romnick C. Difuntorum.#

The PSA Ilocos Sur PSO held zumba wellness activities

for the employees and staffs on February 8, 2019 and March

8, 2019 at the PSA Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office.#

Zumba on February 8, 2019

Zumba on March 8, 2019

Part ic ipants dur ing the workshop

Part ic ipants dur ing the photo op

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A Quiz Bee on civil registration was conducted and participated by three teams consisting of two employees in each team from every unit, namely Administrative, Statistical and Civil Registration Services (CRS) units. There were three rounds with five questions each. The easy, average and difficult rounds were given one, two and three points

respectively for every correct answer.

Administrative team bagged the first place with 26 points. Statistical team with 25 points came in second and CRS team came in third with 22 points. The winners were

awarded with cash prizes.

Champions

Third placers Second placers

During the contest proper

A Slogan Making Contest was also conducted and participated by the same teams. The slogan could be in English or Filipino revolving around the 2019 CRM theme. Contestants were given

one hour to finish their outputs.

Civil Registration Services (CRS) team won the first place with their entry, “Civil Registration Through Innovation… Build And Help Us Rise A Stronger Nation”. Administrative team got the second place with, “Brand of Being a Filipino: Manifested Through Inclusive Registration, Sustainable Through Responsiveness And Smarter Decisions”. Statistical team came in third with their piece, “Everyone Belongs to CRVS, Innovation Leads to Success”. The winners

were awarded with cash prizes.

Champions

Third placers Second placers

During the deliberation

The Opening Program was held on February 7, 2019 at

the Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office (PSO).

ROII Concepcion R. Viloria welcomed the body in joining

PSA as the office celebrates the 2019 Civil Registration

Month and CRVS Decade. It was participated by PSA

employees, some Local Civil Registrars of the province

and clients of the CRS.

Afterwards, CSS Reynor R. Fernando discussed about

civil registration matters and emphasized the Presidential

Proclamation No. 1106 declaring the years 2015-2024 as

CRVS Decade.

CSS Fernando also discussed the requirements and

procedures in securing civil registry documents and the

Data Privacy Act 2012. Furthermore, he notified the public

on the increase in fees in requesting civil registry

documents pursuant to Sec.12 of BIR Revenue Regulations

No.4-2018, “Rules and Regulations Implementing the

Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) Rate Adjustment under

Republic Act. No. 10963, Otherwise Known as the Tax

Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law.”.

During the open forum, clients raised their queries

about the processes in fixing typographical errors in civil

registry documents and processes in filing advanced

transmittals. Different cases of a representative securing

civil registry documents for the owner were also brought

up. These were clarified and answered by CSS Fernando

and ROII Viloria.

PSA Ilocos Sur employees, LCRs and clients during the Opening Program at the CRS-ITP office.

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SSII Melchor S. Bautista was interviewed by TVigan

reporter Evelyn C. Rondaris on February 11, 2019 at the

Ilocos Sur PSO. SSII Bautista enumerated the month-long

activities for the 2019 CRM and CRVS Decade with the

theme “Inclusive and Responsive CRVS: Working Smarter

Through Innovation”.

Moreover, SSII Bautista gave emphasis on the

Presidential Proclamation No. 1106 declaring the years

2015-2024 as CRVS Decade. He then asked the viewers

to continue supporting PSA and its activities.

SSII Bautista during the interview with TVigan Reporter Rondaris.

ROII Concepcion R. Viloria was interviewed by TVigan

reporter Evelyn C. Rondaris on February 11, 2019 at the

Ilocos Sur PSO. ROII Viloria discussed the procedures in

securing civil registry documents and the Data Privacy Act

2012. Furthermore, she notified the public on the increase

in fees in requesting civil registry documents pursuant to

Sec.12 of BIR Revenue Regulations No.4-2018, “Rules

and Regulations Implementing the Documentary Stamp

Tax (DST) Rate Adjustment under Republic Act. No.

10963, Otherwise Known as the Tax Reform for Accelera-

tion and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law.”.

Lastly, ROII Viloria gave emphasis on the month long

celebration of the 2019 CRM and CRVS Decade.

ROII Viloria during the interview with TVigan Reporter Rondaris.

One of the programs of the Local Government Units

spearheaded by the office of the Local Civil Registar is

conducting Mass Weddings for free to couples from indigent

families.

CSS Reynor R. Fernando was invited to attend the

mass wedding at Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on February 14, 2019,

where he shared his inspiring message to the newlywed

couples in the municipality. CSS Fernando also joined

Mayor Josh Edward S. Cobangbang and other honorable

guests in sharing their gifts to the couples.

The municipality of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur also held two

mass wedding ceremonies on the same day, February 15, 2019,

and were held at St. William The Hermit Parish Church and

San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church, Magsingal.

CSS Fernando attended and imparted his message to

the couples at the wedding reception. Afterwards, he joined

Mayor Alrico A. Favis and other honorable guests in

sharing gifts to the newlyweds.

CSS Fernando with a couple during the Wedding Ceremony.

CSS Fernando sharing his inspirational message to the newlyweds

CSS Fernando during the awarding ceremony

CSS Fernando sharing his inspirational message to the newlyweds

CSS Fernando distributing gifts to the couples

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PSA employees during the Training on CRVS 101

CSS Fernando sharing his warmest gratitude to the participants of the 2019 CRM Closing Program

PSA employees with the CRS clients during the 2019 CRM Closing Program

PSA Ilocos Sur conducted Training on the Basic Civil

Registration and Vital Statistics Concepts and Procedures

(CRVS 101) on February 28, 2019 at the Ilocos Sur

Provincial Statistical Office.

Standard concepts, definitions and procedures on civil

registration were discussed as it aimed to present uniform

concepts and procedures on civil registration. Participants

were also informed about the correct requirements for

every document type application, and persons responsible

to report.

Some issues on double or multiple registration were

also raised. For example, in cases where a birth is both

registered by a hospital representative and a family

member separately, whichever record was registered first

will prevail. However, it was emphasized that hospital

representatives or solemnizing officers are responsible in

registering vital events.

Cases like presumptive death for a missing person in

high seas for more than five years requiring Affidavit of

Re-Appearance, changing of cause of death for benefit

claims deemed void, denied petitions for children to live

overseas, and other personal encounters were also tackled.

This is the first among the series of trainings to be

conducted about CRVS this year. At the end of the

session, participants had a thorough understanding on the

subjects discussed.

On the same day, February 28, 2019, PSA Ilocos Sur

held the 2019 CRM Closing Program. CSS Fernando

concluded the month- long celebration with a short

message. He expressed his warmest thanks to the staff for

their active participation and continuous support to

improved Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the

province, as well as the people of Ilocos Sur for their

continuous support to PSA.#

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F I R S T Q UA RT E R O F 2 0 1 9

During the first quarter of 2019, there were 2,985 registered births in Ilocos Sur which is 7 percent higher than the registered births during the first quarter of 2018. The City of Vigan has 614 registered births which is the highest among

the cities/municipalities in the province, while the municipalities of Del Pilar and Sigay only have 2 registered births.

In addition, there were 1,141 registered marriages in the province, 15 percent higher than last year’s first quarter record of 988. The city of Candon with 138 registered marriages has the highest record while the municipality of Sugpon

with only 1 record has the least.

Furthermore, 1,237 deaths were registered in the province for the first quarter. It is 9 percent higher than the 1,132 registered deaths last year. Vigan City has the most number of registered deaths with 184 records while Sigay has

the least with only 3 records.#

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Palay production posted a negative growth of

12.26 percent for January to December 2018.

Decrement on palay production was registered

in the second semester owing to the effect of

the occurrences of destructive typhoons during

the peak reproductive stage of palay throughout

the region attributed to lodging and submerging

of palay for a couple of days. Total production

for the year 2018 went down to 201,992 metric

tons, which is 28,236 metric tons lower than in

2017.

Palay area for January to December 2018

showed a growth of 1.37 percent. The

increase might imply a positive impact from

the negative growth of production in 2017 but

strong winds brought by typhoons during the

second semester further declined palay

productivity despite the increment in area.

Total palay area planted/harvested in the

province rise with a total of 49,004 hectares,

661 hectares greater than last year.

Palay productivity for January to December 2018

reached a 13.45 percent decrease indicating a poor

performance as compared in 2017. Decrement on

palay yield/ha was registered due to the effect of poor

weather conditions, especially during the second

semester of the year, wherein more occurrences of

destructive typhoons and prolonged habagat brought

lodged and submerged palay for a couple of days

during and after the typhoons. Total average yield per

hectare for the year 2018 went down to 4.12 metric

tons per hectare, 0.64 metric tons lower than in 2017.

Figur e 1. Pa lay Pr oduct ion Growt h Rate in I locos Sur : 2017 and 2018

Figur e 2. Pa lay Ar ea Growt h Rate in I locos Sur : 2017 and 2018

Figur e 3. Pa lay Y ie ld/ Ha Growt h Rate in I locos Sur : 2017 and 2018

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For the year 2018, palay production of Ilocos Sur contributed 11.74 percent to the total palay

production of Ilocos Region. The province is the third producer of palay in the region.

Pangasinan produced the largest with 62.62 percent, followed by Ilocos Norte with 16.37 percent,

and the last is La Union contributing only 9.27 percent.

Ilocos Region produced 1,720,044 metric tons of palay for 2018 with a total area harvested of

405,981 hectares. Among the four provinces comprising the Ilocos Region, Pangasinan posted

1,077,039 metric tons of palay with a total area harvested of 253,005 hectares, the highest

among the provinces of the region followed by the province of Ilocos Norte with 281,562

metric tons and a total area of 66,053 hectares. Furthermore, Ilocos Sur had 201,992 metric

tons of palay with a total area of 49,004 hectares. Lastly, La Union has the smallest production

with 159,451 metric tons with a total area of 37,919 hectares.

Of the total palay produced in

the province, 61.96 percent

were harvested from irrigated

farms with a total area planted/

harvested of 30,362 hectares.

Moreover, 37.44 percent were

from rainfed farms with a total

area of 18,349 hectares and

only 0.60 percent were from

upland areas with a total of

293 hectares.

Figur e 4. Percent Share of Pa lay Pr oduct ion by Prov ince in I locos Reg ion, 2018

Figur e 5. Pa lay Ar ea in I locos Sur by Ecosyst em, 2018

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Corn production posted an 11.16

percent increase for January to

December 2018. Gain on corn

production for the year was

registered due to the effect of

sufficient water from various

water sources, sustained use

of hybrid and OPV seeds and

wider areas planted/harvested

through-out the year.

Corn area for January to December 2018

reached a 9.82 percent growth which is

more than double as compared with that in

2017. There was an addition in area planted/

harvested with a total of 17,419 hectares

with a recovery of 1,558 hectares from last

year’s area planted/harvested that was

slightly affected by insufficient water in the

1st semester and distressed by typhoons in

the 2nd semester.

Corn productivity for January to December 2018

reached a 1.22 percent progress, 1.38 percent

lower compared with that in 2017. Increment on

corn yield/ha was registered due to the effect of

sufficient water from various water sources and

sustained use of hybrid and OPV seeds. Total

average yield per hectare for the year 2018

slightly went up to 5.71 metric tons per hectare,

0.07 metric tons higher than in 2017.

Figur e 1. Cor n Pr oduct ion Growt h Rate in I locos Sur : 2017 and 2018

Figure 2. Corn Area Growth Rate in Ilocos Sur: 2017 and 2018

Figur e 3. Cor n Y ie ld/ Ha Growt h Rate in I locos Sur : 2017 and 2018

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The province had a total area of

17,419 hectares planted and

harvested with corn in 2018. There

were 81.95 percent yellow corn

harvested with a total area planted/

harvested of 14,275 hectares. On the

other hand, 18.05 percent are planted/

harvested with white corn with a total

area of 3,144 hectares. The increasing

area of both yellow and white corn in

the province was attributed to the

availability of seeds from the Provincial

Government of Ilocos Sur (PGIS) and

interventions from the Local Govern-

ment Units (LGUs) and Department of

Agriculture (DA).

For the year 2018, corn production of Ilocos Sur contributed 16.08 percent of the total corn production of Ilocos Region. The province is the second producer of corn in the region while Pangasinan produced the largest with 65.75 percent. Moreover, Ilocos Norte came in third with 11.26 percent, and La Union was the last, contributing 6.91 percent only to the regional output. Ilocos Region produces 560,885 metric tons of corn in 2018 with a total area harvested of 95,087 hectares. Among the four provinces in the region, Pangasinan posted

357,890 metric tons of corn with a total area harvested of 58,817 hectares, Ilocos Sur with 99,476 metric tons and a total area of 17,419 hectares, Ilocos Norte with 64,592 metric tons and with a total area of 11,692 hectares, and La Union with 38,927 metric tons with a total area of 7,159 hectares.

Figur e 4. Percent Share of Corn Pr oduct ion by Pr ov ince in I locos Reg ion, 2018

Figur e 5. Cor n Ar ea in I locos Sur by Ecosyst em, 2018

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CSS Reynor R. Fernando attended the regular monthly

general assembly meeting of Ilocos Sur Association of Civil

Registrars on January 17, 2019 at MelSol Hotel, Bantay,

Ilocos Sur.

They discussed the celebration of the 2019 Civil

Registration Month, the National Convention and Congress,

updates and concerns on civil registration, and other

C/MCRs and PSA concerns.#

Ilocos Sur PSO joins Vigan City Grand Parade

PSA Ilocos Sur employees actively participated in the

Grand Parade on January 25, 2019. This is an annual event

wherein the City of Vigan commemorates the anniversary of

the cityhood and the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.#

PSA employees during the parade

A A I I R a g a s a a t t e n d s Ta x B r i e f i n g

AAII Mary Claire U. Ragasa attended the Tax Briefing

on new issuances of the Bureau of Internal Revenue on

February 7, 2019 at the 4th Floor BIR, Quirino Blvd.,

Bantay, Ilocos Sur.

The briefing aimed to maximize in format ion

dissemination on the Bureau’s new Revenue Regulations,

Revenue Memorandum Orders and Revenue Memorandum

Circulars particularly Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 51-2018,

and ensure compliance thereof.

Issues and concerns regarding the significant changes

about the registration and compliance requirements of

individuals under a Job Order or Service Contract

Agreement with the departments and agencies of the

government, instrumentalities, Local Government Units,

State Colleges and Universities, including the Government-

Owned and/or -Controlled Corporations and Government

Financial Institutions were also raised.#

SSS Jeanet te M. Marzan attended the meeting

organized by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan at the

Provincial Library of Ilocos Sur on March 29, 2019.

The meeting aimed to discuss local capacities to

prepare Local Public Transport Route Plans (LPTRPs)

which will be the basis for LTFRB’s issuance of franchise

to public utility vehicles.

PSA Ilocos Sur provided data on Population Trends of

the province which will serve as their aid in coming up with

comprehensive LPTRPs.#

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Social Responsib i l i ty

In celebration of the 2019 National Women’s Month, PSA Ilocos Sur PSO conducted a Coastal Clean-up at Puro,

Magsingal, Ilocos Sur on March 22, 2019. It was followed by a Gift Giving to the senior citizens of the barangay.

Thirty less fortunate senior citizens received a bag of goods each, as it is PSA’s way of expressing their appreciation to

the senior citizens’ contribution in the community. Afterwards, a short program was held where the elders shared their

stories to the audience. The happiness and gra t i tude of the recipients were visible in their faces, and PSA Ilocos Sur

employees considered it as their reward in the said activity.

The officials of barangay were appreciative in PSA’s effort to protect the environment, and for choosing their barangay to

conduct such significant activities. They are looking forward on the next project of the provincial office.

In the future, PSA Ilocos Sur also hopes to share more blessings to the whole community of barangay Puro.#

PSA employees during the coastal clean-up

PSA employees during the picture taking with the senior citizens

PSA employees during the opening program

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Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office employees were recognized and awarded after the successful implementation of

the Ilocos Sur in Figures (ISIF) Web-Based Database on January 21, 2019 at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office.

The ISIF: An Enhanced Database for Local Level Statistical Information in the Province is SSS Jeanette M. Marzan's

Leadership and Management Certification Program (CPro) Action Learning Project (ALP) output which commenced from

October 8, 2018 and ended on January 8, 2019.

As part of SSS Marzan’s gratitude to her Project Team Members, they were individually awarded with a certificate and a

flash drive. The awarding ceremony was specially attended by the Project Executive Sponsor, OIC-Regional Director

Atty. Sheila O. De Guzman and Administrative Officer IV Marivic M. Garcia of the Regional Office, where they joined

SSS Marzan in giving the tokens of recognition.

Project Team Leader Marzan also shared the purpose of the CPro which is to manifest the five leadership competencies

and corresponding behaviors during the implementation of the project. She emphasized how a team is necessary for these

to be manifested and the Ilocos Sur team has contributed greatly in serving its purpose.#

PSA I locos Sur employees receiv ing the ir cert i f icates and tokens

PSA I locos Sur team

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T V i g a n i n t e r v i e w s

RO I I V i l o r i a

ROII Concepcion R. Viloria was interviewed by TVigan

reporter Edison Raboy on January 31, 2019 at the PSA

Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office.

ROI I Vi lor ia discussed the requirements and

procedures in securing civil registry documents. She

also discussed the increase in fees pursuant to

Sec.12 of BIR Revenue Regulations No.4-2018,

“Rules and Regulations Implementing the Documentary

Stamp Tax (DST) Rate Adjustment under Republic

Act. No. 10963, Otherwise Known as the Tax Reform

for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law”.#

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SSII Gloria A. Pascua was interviewed by TVigan

reporter Edison Raboy on January 21, 2019 at the PSA

Ilocos Sur Provincial Statistical Office.

SSII Pascua discussed the scope, objectives and

importance of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) and Family

Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) Visit 2. She also

informed the public especially the sample households

about the start of operation and asked for their support and

cooperation.#

REYNOR R. FERNANDO

EDITORIAL STAFF

JEANETTE M. MARZAN

GLORIA A. PASCUA

MELCHOR S. BAUTISTA

DANTE D. DACQUEL

CARIDAD P. RAMOS

CONCEPCION R. VILORIA

LOVE LYNN R. ROMEROSA

CARLITO C. TABANGCURA

JOY Y. LIVED

BONNIE R. UBILAS

FRANCH MARION G. ABLOG

KAREN F. TAMAYO

MARY CLAIRE U. RAGASA

DOLORES F. TIPON

KATHRINA ANGELA U. INES

JOSEPH L. CASTAÑEDA

CHRISSELLE R. DE MESA

SSI I Pascua dur ing the interv iew

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