Announcement
NSCB Announces the Winners for the 1st NSM Media Awards
and the 19th NSM Best Activity and Best Region ![]()
(WA-2009-10-NS1-02, Posted 16 October 2009)
As part of the observance of the 20th National Statistics Month (NSM), the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) announces the winners of the 1st NSM Media Awards and the 19th NSM Best Activity and Best Region.
1st NSM Media Awards
Winner: Mr. Roel L. Landingin of Newsbreak Magazine
Mr. Landingin was awarded for his article "The Hidden Job Crisis" published in the May-July 2009 issue of the Newsbreak Magazine. He received a Plaque of Recognition and a cash prize of P20,000.
Board of Judges
Prof. Solita C. Monsod as Chair
Dr. Vicente B. Valdepeñas,Jr, - Member
Ms. Nieves L. Osorio – Member
Major Sponsors
Bangko Sentral Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
National Statistics Office (NSO).
The said award was given for the first time this year by the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) to media practitioners in recognition of their important role in promoting and communicating statistics and valuing its use in planning and decision making and for the professional handling of statistical information.
19th NSM Best Activity and Best Region
Best Activity By Category in NCR
Winner : Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS)
Winner : National Statistics Office (NSO)
Winner : National Statistics Office (NSO)
Best Region
Winner : Region 1
Board of Judges
Chair:
Dir. Victoria V. Quimbo (NEDA)Members:
Ms. Taciana C. Valdellon (BAS)
Ms. Asuncion M. Gavilla (BLES)
Ms. Gina A. Perido (NSO)
Ms. Anne L. Sevilla (DTI)
Prizes
Best Activity
- P10,000 each
- Plaque of Recognition each
Best Region
- P20,000
- Plaque of Recognition
The NSM Awards System has been instituted to give recognition to the outstanding participation in the NSM celebration. It is also a means of providing incentive to participating individuals and agencies in the observance of NSM and a way of encouraging wider participation in the NSM celebration. At the same time, it promotes the conduct of activities that further the objectives and spirit of this annual statistical event.
The awarding rites was held on October 1, 2009 during the opening ceremonies of the 20th NSM at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
ROMULO A. VIROLA
Secretary General
Contact Person:
Mr. Ruben V. Litan
Tel. No. (632) 890-9405
Email: rv.litan@nscb.gov.ph