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Statistically Speaking by Dr. Romulo A. Virola1
Development of the Subnational Statistical System (SSS):
The Region 6 Model 2 
If you’re an avid explorer of places and sights that amaze and behold, you’re sure to get a high return on your investments if you visit Region 6. Aside from its world-renowned places of leisure and recreation, Region 6 has been recognized for its unique breakthroughs and best practices in statistical development. In Region 6, you will meet a statistically-aware and statistically-appreciative citizenry, a statistically-receptive bunch of local executives, and more…
Region 6 or Western Visayas is one of the three Visayas regions consisting of six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo which are all located in the Panay Island, the island province of Guimaras, and Negros Occidental in the Negros Island (Figure 1). 
The economy of Region 6 has been booming lately. From a 4.3 percent growth in 2008, it accelerated to 5.9 percent in 2009 – the highest among the regions in Visayas and the 3rd highest among the 17 regions in the country. Its share of the country’s GDP increased from 7.3 percent in 2008 to 7.6 percent in 2009 – the highest among the Visayas regions and the 4th highest in the country both in 2008 and in 2009. In fact, in 2009, Region 6 posted the highest contribution among the regions of 0.4 percentage point to the 1.1 percent growth of the country’s GDP (Tables 1-3).
In terms of the Good Governance Index (GGI) 3, in 2008, out of the 79 provinces in the country, Guimaras ranked 38th; Aklan, 44th; and Iloilo, 47th (Table 4).
Let us now talk about and build on the “bests” of the region so that those of you who have not, will come to experience and savor the hospitality and cordiality of the Ilonggos. We will also give you a tour of some of the good practices and approaches that work in the development of the region’s statistical system, and which we Ilonggos believe, have significantly strengthened the pillars of good governance in the region.
Region 6’s “Bests” for Leisure and RecreationMention of Western Visayas immediately brings to mind 
the world-renowned Boracay, the lasting paradise of Aklan. The powderywhite sand beach and crystal-clear waters for snorkeling and diving are etched vividly in the memories of touristswho have been so lucky as to have made a trip to “Bora”, even if they probably also still remember Diet, Piolo, Bernard, Carlos and Jericho! Tourism in Western Visayas is at its peak during the “Ati-atihan” 4 festival in January. In 2009, Aklan drewthe most tourists to the region numbering 674, 447, or 37 %. Of this, 649,559 or more than 96% visited Boracay. Among the Boracay tourists, 432,271 were domestic travellers; 24,415 were overseas Filipinos and 192,873 were foreign visitors(Table 5). Our leading foreign tourists in Boracay were Koreans (69,438), Chinese (27,293), Taiwanese (22,119) and Americans (12,500) (Table 6). Poor Europeans, they don’t know what they are missing!
Negros Occidental, the “sugarlandia” of the region will make you smile with its “Masskara” 5 festival every October. In 2009, the province registered 640,927 visitors (525,324 domestic; 21,281 Overseas Filipinos; and 94,322 foreign). One of the most famous spots in Negros Occidental is the Mambukal Mountain Resort with its hot springs, its series of seven waterfalls and a half-km hanging bridge (Table 5).
Iloilo, the home of the “Dinagyang 6,” and dubbed as the “jump off center of trade and education” for Visayas and Mindanao is another premier destination. Visitor arrivals is highest every 1st quarter of the year , enjoying the celebration of the “Dinagyang and Kasadyahan 7” in January and the “Feast of Our Lady of Candles” (Jaro fiesta) on February 2. In 2009, 363,277 visited Iloilo, with 299,918 domestic, 49,425 foreign, and 13,934, Overseas Filipinos. (Table 5).
Capiz, the “seafood capital of the Philippines” offers the best of seafoods ranging from angel wings shells; crabs; lobsters, etc. Highest in-flow of tourists is during the “Sinadya sa Halaran” 8 festival every December. The province registered a total of 56,477 visitors, with 48,974 were domestic; 4,470, foreign; and 3,033, Overseas Filipinos in 2009 (Table 5).
Guimaras, world-famous for its luscious mangoes, will surely fit your taste for travel. Islet resorts like Nagarao and Naburot and the Trappist Monastery (Cisbercian monks), the only one in the country, are among the most frequented by tourists. In 2009, 51,786 tourists visited the island with 49,325 domestic and 2,461, foreign coming mostly in March-April, to witness the “Pagtaltal” 9 during Lent and the “Manggahan” 10 festival in May. What a pity, tourists have not “discovered” Guimaras!
Antique, the gem capital of Western Visayas, will captivate you with its hot springs, white sand, and clear waters favorable for surfing and snorkeling. Antiqueños kruhay 11 a total of 34,982 tourists, with 30,856 domestic, 3,077 foreign, and 1,049 Overseas Filipinos in 2009 experiencing the highest influx during the “Binirayan” 12 festival in April (Table 5).
Today, Region 6 is not only a premier tourist destination, but also a region where a culture of statistics and evidence-based decision making has permeated the lives of many of its citizens and leaders. Products and services of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) have significantly raised the statistical awareness and appreciation of the Ilonggos and the statistical community of Western Visayas is certainly one of the most vibrant in the country. A good number of unique statistical practices and approaches originated from this region. But before we touch on the region’s statistical “firsts” and best practices, which fortunately, politicians and planners have learned to lean on for their day-to-day planning and decision-making activities, let us first recall how Region 6 achieved so much in terms of statistical development.
The Region 6 Model in Statistical DevelopmentThe creation of the National Statistical Coordination Board 
Regional Unit (NSCB RU 6) in April 1991 paved the way to elevating the region to the pedestal of statistical leadership in the country. With a complement of five staff, activities concentrated on statistical planning and coordination, statistical advocacy, and rapport-building with development partners and other stakeholders.
Guided by NSCB Resolution No. 1, Series of 1992, “Creating the Regional Statistical Coordination Committees (RSCC)” 13, planning and coordination focused on the organization of the RSCC to serve as the highest policy making and coordinating body on statistical matters in the region. RSCC 6 was officially recognized by the Regional Development Council 6 (RDC 6) as its Special Committee on Statistical Matters and Coordination on April 14, 1992 through RDC Resolution No. 24, Series of 1992 14 with the NSCB RU 6 as its secretariat.
For the first two years of its operations (1991-1992), NSCB RU 6 start-off activities included the conduct of the Assessment of Data Availability in the Region (ADAR); compilation of the Western Visayas Statistical Report (WVSR); conduct of the National Statistics Month (NSM); conduct of Statistical Appreciation Fora; and other related activities. The ADAR results provided benchmark data in determining the needs of the regional statistical system and served as basis for the work programs of both the NSCB RU 6 and RSCC 6.
One source of inspiration for the NSCB RU 6 staff was the recognition by the RDC 6 of the relevance and usefulness of the WVSR prepared by the staff every year, motivating NSCB RU 6 to push its statistical ambitions for the region several notches higher. The improved and comprehensive WVSR became the foundation of the now full-blown annual publication called the Regional Social and Economic Trends (RSET) for Region 6.
On October 29, 1995, the regional branch of the National Statistical Information Center (NSIC) was established in Iloilo City. The NSCB RU 6 is very grateful for the opportunity of working with a generous Provincial Governor, Gov. Arthur D. Defensor, Sr., who has high regard for and appreciation of statistics and the still rare political will to invest in statistics. The Governor offered a portion of a province-owned building to lodge the NSIC on a “cost-sharing basis” of PhP1/day, indeed a magnificent gesture of political support in favor of data availability and accessibility for the Ilonggos.
In 1996, the NSCB RU 6 was renamed as the NSCB Regional Division (NSCB RD 6). The Regional NSIC then was in full swing and the volume of walk-in researchers as well as phone-in and email data requests substantially increased (Table 7).
Region 6’s “Firsts” and “Best Practices and Approaches” in Statistical Development
Based on the close to 20 years of NSCB experience in guiding the subnational statistical development of the country, it is clear that statistical mechanisms that succeed in one region may not necessarily work in another. This may be attributed to a variety of reasons such as regional differences, uniqueness of the region, and other factors, some accelerating and some mitigating. In terms of statistical development, what makes the Region 6 model unique? Let us give you an account of some concepts, ideas, mechanisms and approaches that worked best and yielded positive impacts in the evolution of the Statistical System of Region 6.
The Agency-designated Statistician (ADS) Conc
ept played a vital role in the region’s statistical operations. Strengthening coordination between and among agencies was the reason for conceptualizing the ADS mechanism. Regional agencies officially designate a permanent and an alternate ADS to the NSCB/RSCC, who serves as the agency’s focal person on statistical matters.
The Adopt-an-Activity Concept was initiated towar
ds the goal of resource-sharing among agencies. Started by NEDA through adoption of the Statistics Quiz Contest, other agencies followed suit. The Commission on Higher Education adopted the Statistical Analysis Contest and the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Search for Best Statistical Bulletin Board Contest. To maintain objectivity in the Search for the Best NSM Agency in the region, the NSCB RD 6/RSCC 6 takes charge of this activity.
The Participative RSCC Approach also yielded significant impacts in the planning and coordination activities in the statistical system. This was conceptualized to expand participation outside the RSCC composition giving a feeling that statistical development is everybody’s concern, and which, together with the Adopt-an-Activity Concept , enhanced regional ownership of the various statistical products and services initiated thru the coordination of NSCB RD 6.
“Firsts” of Region 6
Region 6 is the “first” and, in fact, the only region in the cou
ntry that will very soon establish satellite provincial branches of National Statistical Information Centers (NSICs) in all its provinces. Establishing an NSIC is not an easy task that can be completed overnight. It takes a congruence of visionary leadership, strategic prioritization by development partners, appropriate process of conditioning, sustained intellectual stimulation, and a highly motivated cadre of hardworking, persevering, and catalytic staff. Physical resource requirements of the NSIC include a functional structure to lodge the Center and the infrastructure for its various components.
Based on our experience in Region 6, however, we feel that 
the logistical requirements become only secondary to the imperative that the concerned LGU Executives possess a genuine love for and appreciation of statistics and a deep understanding of the statistical needs of planners and decision-makers at the local level.
May 2003 was a glorious milestone for NSCB RD 6 with the launching of the 1st satellite Provincial NSIC in the country in the Province of Guimaras. Not long after, the 2nd satellite Provincial NSIC was launched in Negros Occidental in October 2005; the 3rd satellite NSIC followed suit in Antique in April 2007; and the 4th in Capiz in December 2009. The launching of NSIC Aklan in March 2011 will complete the series of the satellite Provincial NSICs in Region 6.
To strengthen information sharing and dissemination in big universities and to promote statistics to a wider audience in Region 6, the “first” Statistical Library Corner (NSCB-WVSU SLC) was established at the Western Visayas State University in 2003. This was conceptualized to address the need for universities and colleges to make data more readily available and accessible to its students and faculty.
Another historic event in 2003 was the launching of the “first” regional version of the Countryside in Figures (CIF): Western Visayas and the “first” provincial version, Countryside in Figures: Guimaras. Patterned after the Philippines Countryside in Figures, the publications contain provincial/municipal level time-series and cross sectional social and economic indicators in tabular and graphical presentations, which local legislators find easy to understand.
Another “first” that has been institutionalized in the region
is the Western Visayas Statistical Congress (WVSC) conducted annually since 2000 except during National Convention on Statistics (NCS) years. Starting in 2006 during the 6th Statistical Congress, participation has expanded attendance to neighboring regions and in 2009, the number of participants reached 110. Since October 2010 is an NCS year, the 10th Statistical Congress will take place in October 2011. Among the regions, Region 6 also brought the highest number of participants to the 2004 and 2007 NCS which is held every three years in Manila.
It is also noteworthy to mention that in 1999, the Region 6 Chapter of the Philippine Statistical Association was organized - the first regional chapter in the country. Its founding President was Dr. Sonia P. Formacion, former Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, and former Chair of the NSCB Technical Committee on Survey Design in Region 6.
In 2003, Region 6 made history as the first recipient of the Se
arch for “Best NSM Region” in terms of the statistical activities conducted in the regions during the National Statistics Month celebration. It garnered the same award in 2009.
In 2007, the Province of Guimaras in collaboration with the NSCB succeeded in compiling its Provincial Product Account (PPA) to measure the economic performance of the province for years 2002, 2003 and 2004, becoming only the second province in the country after Palawan to have a PPA. Likewise, the high level of appreciation for statistics by the leaders of Guimaras 16 made it an ideal choice as one of the pilot provinces for the Local Health Accounts project in 2004, and the project “Development of a Methodology and Estimation of Gender and Development I
ndex (GDI) at the Local Level (Provincial and Municipal)” in 2007. With the strong support and cooperation of Governor Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava and Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Jimmy S. Baban, these projects were successfully completed in Guimaras.
In October 2010, the 1st World Statistics Day (WSD) was made more meaningful in the region by giving recognition to statistician-achievers who have made significant contributions to the region’s statistical development and to translate the WSD theme “Celebrating the Many Achievements of Official Statistics,” in its “Search for Achievers in Statistics in Western Visayas“. This was launched on October 20, 2010.
Indeed, we are very pleased with the statistical development of Region 6. But it must be made known that the journey to statistical leadership among the regions of the country has not all been a “bed of roses.” The road was long and winding. For a fruitful and worthy journey, we knew what we needed: we armed ourselves with perseverance, industriousness, dynamic communi
cation, and an optimistic attitude.
All our achievements may have not been accomplished without the support of the NSCB management headed by its Secretary General; the RSCC 6, chaired and co-chaired by the NEDA and NSO Regional Directors, respectively, and most importantly, the superb cooperation and enthusiasm of the entire statistical community with special credit going to the ADSs and NSM Coordinators in the region.
As we start the second decade of the Third Millennium when knowledge has become the most important commodity, let us keep the flames of our candles for statistical development lighted and burning, in Western Visayas and in all other regions of our nation. Sadsad ta sa Aklan during the “Ati-Atihan” in the 2nd week of January and hala bira ta sa Iloilo during the “Dinagyang” in the 3rd week of January. And please stay with us until the piyesta sa Jaro, Iloilo City on February 2.
Happy New Year to all!
Reactions and views are welcome through email to the
NSCB Regional Division 6 at nscb6@yahoo.com.
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1 Secretary General of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) and Chairman of the Statistical Research and Training Center (SRTC). He holds a Ph. D. in Statistics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, U.S.A. and has taught mathematics and statistics at the University of the Philippines. He is also a past president of the Philippine Statistical Association.
2 This article was written by Ms. Presentacion A. Penpillo, former Statistical Coordination Officer VI and Ms. Nelida B. Losare, Statistical Coordination Officer IV of the NSCB Regional Division 6. The authors thank Dr. Romulo A. Virola, ASG Lina V. Castro, Dir. Candido J. Astrologo, Jr., Noel S. Nepomuceno, Cynthia S. Regalado, Jessamyn O. Encarnacion, and Ma. Libertie V. Masculino for the assistance in the preparation of the article. The views expressed in the article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NSCB.
3 Romulo A. Virola, Severa B. de Costo, Noel S. Nepomuceno, Mai Lin C. Villaruel, Gerald Junne Clariño, Priscille Villanueva. Was Good Governance the Real Loser in the 2010 Elections? 11th National Convention on Statistics. National Statistical Coordination Board. 4-5 October 2010 (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ncs/11thNCS/papers/invited%20papers/ips-21/02_Was%20Good%20Governance%20the%20Real%20Loser%20in%20the%202010%20Elections.pdf)
4 The Ati-atihan festival is one of the most famous and celebrated festivities in the Philippines. This is celebrated every third Sunday of January on the feast of the Holy Child - Sto. Niño. The festival showcases vibrant and colorful indigenous costumes parade along the streets of the Kalibo with loud and lively tribal dance that will surely entice anybody to groove and join the fun. For years, the Ati-atihan festival has been one of the most anticipated event in Asia that even foreigners take time to visit and witness this glorious event (http://www.aklan.gov.ph/aklan02_toursm.php).
5 MassKara is coined from two words: Mass, which means "many, or multitude," and Kara, a Spanish word for "face," thus MassKara is a mass or multitude of smiling faces. The MassKara Festival is a celebration and expression of thanks for the abundance of blessings life brings the Bacolenos. It is held every October and culminates on the weekend nearest October 19, which is the Charter anniversary of Bacolod. The Festival is highlighted by masked dancers lining the streets during the three-day street dancing competition, dancing along with the music from the major streets all the way to the Bacolod public plaza. Another highlight is the Electric MassKara at the Tourism Strip in Lacson Street where dancers, whose bodies are colorfully lighted, gyrate to the infectious rhythm of festival music (http://www.themasskarafestival.com).
6 Dinagyang (Merry-making) is celebrated every year on the fourth weekend of January in Iloilo city, as a thanksgiving for the godsend pieces of good fortune and for the divine shield of protection. Dinagyang has anchored its concept on the Aetas, the aborigines of Panay, whose traditional way of paying homage to their gods was by way of dance and chants. The celebration also revolves around the homage paid to the miraculous image of the Sto. Niño (Child Jesus). Participating "tribes" during the festival wear dazzling and outlandish costumes, reflecting the ingenuity, artistry and craftsmanship of the Ilonggos (Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc.).
7 Kasadyahan (Iloilo's version of Mardigras) is a cultural parade held a day before the Dinagyang Festival. The presentation of participating groups is theatrical and in local color (Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc.).
8 Sinadya sa Halaran is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Concepcion and a thanksgiving. It literally means "Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving" . Rituals and festivities of every municipalities where captivated in this occasion. Fireworks, grand parade, fluvial processions, fair and food festival, street dancing, and exhibits are some of the things to see of this event (http://www.capiz.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=72)
9 Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras is a lenten presentation held every Good Friday on the hillside of Jordan, Guimaras with locals as actors. This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to “Balaan Bukid” (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=185&monthCode=04).
10 Manggahan sa Guimaras is a commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province and to showcase the premier product of the province (mango) and the various local attractions. (http://www.tourism.gov.ph/SitePages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=239&monthCode=04).
11The expression “kruhay” is used in welcoming guests.
12 Binirayan from the word “biray” or boat ride literally means “a place where the boats dock” is a significant occasion of revelry and color which depicts the cradle of Antiqueños noble heritage. Celebrated every last week of April, the Binirayan Festival shows a reenactment of the Malayan Landing and Settlement staged at the mouth of Malandog river in Hamtic, the exact location where the historic event took place in 1200 AD. (http://www.antique.gov.ph/forvisitors/touristinfo/87-festivals-a-fiestas).
13 http://www.nscb.gov.ph/resolutions/1992/1.asp
14 RDC Resolution no. 24, series of 1992. “Resolution formally recognizing the NSCB-Created Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC)”
15 ”Kaathagan sa Estadistika” means clearing house for statistics.
16 The Governor of Guimaras then was Dr. Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava (1998-2007), who is now a member of Congress (2007- present) representing the lone district of Guimaras.
Figure 1. Map of Western Visayas
Table 1. Gross Regional Domestic Products Growth Rates:
2007-2009
At constant prices
| RegionRegion | Growth Rates | Rank (Highest = 1) | |||
| 07-08 | 08-09 | 07-08 | 08-09 | ||
| PHILIPPINES | 3.7 |
1.1 |
|
|
|
NCR |
METRO MANILA |
4.7 |
(0.4) |
2 |
14 |
CAR |
CORDILLERA |
1.7 |
2.0 |
16 |
8 |
I |
ILOCOS REGION |
2.0 |
(1.0) |
13 |
15 |
II |
CAGAYAN VALLEY |
1.7 |
1.9 |
15 |
9 |
III |
CENTRAL LUZON |
3.7 |
(1.4) |
6 |
16 |
IVA |
CALABARZON |
1.9 |
(1.6) |
14 |
17 |
IVB |
MIMAROPA |
3.0 |
1.8 |
10 |
12 |
V |
BICOL REGION |
4.1 |
8.2 |
5 |
1 |
VI |
WESTERN VISAYAS |
4.3 |
5.9 |
4 |
3 |
VII |
CENTRAL VISAYAS |
3.3 |
0.8 |
9 |
13 |
VIII |
EASTERN VISAYAS |
3.4 |
1.8 |
8 |
10 |
IX |
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA |
2.0 |
6.8 |
12 |
2 |
X |
NORTHERN MINDANAO |
5.2 |
2.9 |
1 |
5 |
XI |
DAVAO REGION |
3.7 |
5.4 |
7 |
4 |
XII |
SOCCSKSARGEN |
4.5 |
1.3 |
3 |
11 |
XIII |
CARAGA |
2.7 |
2.7 |
11 |
6 |
ARMM |
MUSLIM MINDANAO |
1.6 |
2.6 |
17 |
7 |
Source: National Statistical Coordination Board
Table 2. Percent Distribution to Philippine GDP: 2008-2009
At Constant Prices
| RegionRegion | Percent Distribution | Rank (Highest = 1) | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| PHILIPPINES | 100 |
100 |
|
|
|
NCR |
METRO MANILA |
33.0 |
32.5 |
1 |
1 |
IVA |
CALABARZON |
11.9 |
11.6 |
2 |
2 |
III |
CENTRAL LUZON |
8.3 |
8.1 |
3 |
3 |
VI |
WESTERN VISAYAS |
7.3 |
7.6 |
4 |
4 |
VII |
CENTRAL VISAYAS |
7.1 |
7.1 |
5 |
5 |
X |
NORTHERN MINDANAO |
5.0 |
5.1 |
6 |
6 |
XI |
DAVAO REGION |
4.5 |
4.7 |
7 |
7 |
XII |
SOCCSKSARGEN |
3.5 |
3.5 |
8 |
8 |
V |
BICOL REGION |
2.8 |
3.0 |
10 |
9 |
I |
ILOCOS REGION |
2.9 |
2.8 |
9 |
10 |
IVB |
MIMAROPA |
2.7 |
2.7 |
11 |
11 |
IX |
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA |
2.5 |
2.7 |
12 |
12 |
CAR |
CORDILLERA |
2.2 |
2.2 |
13 |
13 |
VIII |
EASTERN VISAYAS |
2.1 |
2.1 |
14 |
14 |
II |
CAGAYAN VALLEY |
2.0 |
2.0 |
15 |
15 |
XIII |
CARAGA |
1.3 |
1.3 |
16 |
16 |
ARMM |
MUSLIM MINDANAO |
0.9 |
0.9 |
17 |
17 |
Source: National Statistical Coordination Board
Table 3. Contribution to Growth of GDP, at Constant 1985 prices
| RegionRegion | 07-08 | 08-09 | |
| PHILIPPINES | 3.7 |
1.1 |
|
NCR |
METRO MANILA |
1.5 |
(0.1) |
CAR |
CORDILLERA |
0.0 |
0.0 |
I |
ILOCOS REGION |
0.1 |
0.0 |
II |
CAGAYAN VALLEY |
0.0 |
0.0 |
III |
CENTRAL LUZON |
0.3 |
(0.1) |
IVA |
CALABARZON |
0.0 |
0.0 |
IVB |
MIMAROPA |
0.1 |
0.0 |
V |
BICOL REGION |
0.1 |
0.2 |
VI |
WESTERN VISAYAS |
0.3 |
0.4 |
VII |
CENTRAL VISAYAS |
0.2 |
0.1 |
VIII |
EASTERN VISAYAS |
0.1 |
0.0 |
IX |
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA |
0.1 |
0.2 |
X |
NORTHERN MINDANAO |
0.3 |
0.1 |
XI |
DAVAO REGION |
0.2 |
0.2 |
XII |
SOCCSKSARGEN |
0.2 |
0.0 |
XIII |
CARAGA |
0.0 |
0.0 |
ARMM |
MUSLIM MINDANAO |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Source: National Statistical Coordination Board
Table 4. Good Governance Index by Province: 2008
| Province | 2008 | Rank 1/ in the Region |
Rank 2/ in the Country |
Guimaras |
120.59 |
1 |
38 |
Aklan |
116.73 |
2 |
44 |
Iloilo |
114.62 |
3 |
47 |
Negros Occidental |
112.49 |
4 |
51 |
Capiz |
112.11 |
5 |
52 |
Antique |
99.76 |
6 |
71 |
1/ Rank in Region VI out of 6 provinces
2/ Rank in the Philippines out of 79 provinces
Source: Romulo A. Virola, Severa B. de Costo, Noel S. Nepomuceno, Mai Lin C. Villaruel, Gerald Junne Clariño, Priscille Villanueva. Was Good Governance the Real Loser in the 2010 Elections?? 11th National Convention on Statistics. National Statistical Coordination Board. 4-5 October 2010 (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ncs/11thNCS/papers/invited%20papers/ips-21/02_Was%20Good%20Governance%20the%20Real%20Loser%20in%20the%202010%20Elections.pdf)
Table 5. Visitor Arrivals, Western Visayas: 2009
| RegionRegion | Visitor Arrivals | Total Visitor Arrivals | |||||||
| Foreign | Domestic | Overseas Filipinos | |||||||
| Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % | ||
| Western Visayas | 348,239 |
100.0 |
1,407,549 |
100.0 |
66,108 |
100.0 |
1,821,896 |
100.0 |
|
Aklan |
194,484 |
55.8 |
453,152 |
32.2 |
26,811 |
40.6 |
674,447 |
37.0 |
|
Boracay |
192,873 |
99.2 |
432,271 |
95.4 |
24,415 |
91.1 |
649,559 |
96.3 |
|
Antique |
3,077 |
0.9 |
30,856 |
2.2 |
1,049 |
1.6 |
34,982 |
1.9 |
|
Capiz |
4,470 |
1.3 |
48,974 |
3.5 |
3,033 |
4.6 |
56,447 |
3.1 |
|
Guimaras |
2,461 |
0.7 |
49,325 |
3.5 |
0 |
0.0 |
51,786 |
2.8 |
|
Iloilo |
49,425 |
14.2 |
299,918 |
21.3 |
13,934 |
21.1 |
363,277 |
19.9 |
|
Negros Occ. |
94,322 |
27.1 |
525,324 |
37.3 |
21,281 |
32.2 |
640,927 |
35.2 |
|
Source: Department of Tourism
Notes: Data for Aklan includes Boracay
Data for the provinces of Iloilo & Negros Occidental include Key Cities
Data for Negros Occidental is preliminary
Table 6. Foreign Visitor Arrivals to Boracay, by Country of Residence: 2009
| Province | Foreign Visitors | ||
| Number | % | ||
Aklan |
194,484 |
55.8 a |
|
Boracay |
192,873 |
99.2 |
|
Korea |
69,438 |
36.0 |
|
China |
27,293 |
14.2 |
|
Taiwan |
22,119 |
11.5 |
|
U.S.A |
12,500 |
6.5 |
|
Hong Kong |
6,592 |
3.4 |
|
United Kingdom |
5,653 |
2.9 |
|
Australia |
5,375 |
2.8 |
|
Germany |
4,946 |
2.6 |
|
Japan |
4,814 |
2.5 |
|
Canada |
3,735 |
1.9 |
|
Others |
30,408 |
15.8 |
|
Source: Department of Tourism
a - Share to visitors in Region 6
Table 7. Statistics Clientele, Region 6 NSIC
| Services | 1995 | 2000 | 2003 | 2006 | 2009 |
Library |
89 |
2,452 |
3,342 |
3,880 |
4,294 |
Frontline Technical Assistance 2/ |
29 |
205 |
476 |
720 |
857 |
1/ - services to walk-in researchers
2/ - replies to phone-in, email, fax data requests
Note: Data exclude clients from NSIC Satellite Provincial Branches and the WVSU Statistical Library Corner
Posted: 10 January 2010.
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