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PSA Davao Region Chapter Established
Posted  06 November 2009

The National Statistical Coordination Regional Division 11 spearheaded the setting up of the Philippine Statistical Association, (PSA), Davao Region Chapter. The PSA is a private non-stock and non-profit foundation organized on December 22, 1951 and registered and incorporated on September 24, 1952 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The PSA envisions to be a nationally and globally recognized society of statisticians and allied professionals committed to advancing the statistics profession and to promoting sound statistical science for the welfare of all Filipinos and the entire humanity.

It is tasked to uplift and advance the statistics profession; encourage and promote the proper application and interpretation of statistics in all fields of learning and endeavors; work for the improvement of statistical literacy and education at all levels; and serve the public by providing advice on current statistical issues and concerns.

The regular activities of the PSA are statistical trainings for members and other regional stakeholders such as the local government units, the national government agencies, academe, private sector; the provision of PSA Publications such as the PSA Newsletter, The Philippine Statistician; holding of statistical Conferences; Workshops and Symposia and provision of statistical consultancies.

With the launching of the PSA Davao Region chapter, the following PSA Davao Region Chapter members were elected officers: Dr. Edmundo B. Prantilla of the University of Southeastern Philippines, School of Applied Economics as the Chairperson; Ms. Estrella R. Turingan, Regional Head of the National Statistical Coordination Board XI, as the Vice Chairperson; Dr. Edgardo D. Cruz, Professor of the University of Southeastern Philippines, School of Applied Economics as the Secretary; Ms. Cresencia dela Victoria, Division Chief, City Planning and Development Coordination Office, Davao City, Treasurer and Mr. Romeo Celeste, OIC Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, Compostela Valley Province, Auditor.

For inquiries on the Philippine Statistical Association Davao Region Chapter, please contact the NSCB XI at telephone number 227-6213 or e-mail nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph