SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 10:30 - 12:15

 

Isla Ballroom

Session Sponsor:  Asian Institute of Management

 

Plenary Session 1:  Statistics and Globalization

Chair:  Dr. Federico M. Macaranas

 

·         Developing Countries’ Statistical Challenges in the Global Economy

By Shaida Badiee,  Misha Belkindas, Olivier Dupriez, Neil Fantom and Haeduck Lee

 

Discussant:  Dr. Gerardo P. Sicat

 

October 5, 2004 (Tuesday), 03:15 – 4:45

 

Isla Ballroom

Session Sponsors:  METAGORA

  Department of Public Works and Highways 

 

Plenary Session 2: Statistics in Local Governance

Chair:  Vice Mayor Jesus C. Cruz/ Mr. Arturo B. Lumagod

 

·         The Best and Worst Provinces in the Philippines: What Happened to their Leaders in the 2004 Elections?

by Romulo A. Virola, Severa B. de Costo, Joseph M. Addawe and Leonor G. Reyes

 

Discussant: Dr. Solita Collas-Monsod

 

·         Basic Data: A Tool in Local Governance

by Mel Senen S. Sarmiento, Merla Abarquez-Rosalado and

Reo M. Marquez

 

Discussant: Vice Mayor Jesus C. Cruz

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00

 

Boracay

Session 1A:  Economic and Social Accounts

Chair:  Asst. Sec. Gen. Estrella V. Domingo

 

·         Changes in the Philippine Structure: Input – Output Analysis

by Ma. Julieta P. Soliven, Karen F. Villaquer and Dulce Joy D. Zozobrado

 

Discussant:   Dr. Cid L. Terosa

 

·         Enhancing the Compilation, Dissemination and Utilization of the Input – Output (I-O) Accounts in the Philippines 

by Romulo A. Virola, Vivian R. Ilarina, Eileen P. Capilit, Florileen P. Santos, Marianne P. Abanilla and Marisol J. Ginez

 

Discussant:  Dr. Cielito F. Habito

 

·         Construction of Regional Social Accounting Matrix: Methodological Concerns and Empirical Issues 

by Cristela Goce-Dakila and Francisco G. Dakila, Jr.

 

Discussant:  Dr. Carlos C. Bautista

 

Batanes

Session 1B:  Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Statistics

Chair:  Dir. Romeo S. Recide

 

·         Productive Indices of Selected Agricultural Commodities in the Philippines 

by  Minda C. Mangabat and  Alegria A. Mota

 

Discussant:  Dir. Romeo S. Recide

 

·         Towards the Development of an Aquaculture Master Sample 

by Reynaldo Q. Vallesteros, Jr.

 

Discussant:  Dr. Dalisay S. Maligalig

 

·         Profile of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Through CARP (Results from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing)

by Mercedita E. Tia and Teodoro M. Orteza

 

Discussant:  Engr. Wilfredo DG. Cabagua

 

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00

 

Palawan 2

 

Session 1C:  Labor, Employment and Productivity Statistics

Chair:  Dir. Ma. Criselda R. Sy/ Ms. Editha Rivera

 

·         Institutionalizing Productivity Measures in the Philippine Statistical System 

by Romulo A. Virola, Estrella V. Domingo, Raymundo J. Talento and Ava Gail D. Cas

 

Discussant:  Dir. Ciriaco A. Lagunzad III

 

·         Implementing the BLES Integrated Survey (BITS) in a Quality Management System Environment:  A Work in Progress…..

by Teresa V. Peralta

 

Discussant:  Ms. Nelia R. Marquez

 

·         Trend Analysis of Overseas Filipino Workers Using Regression

by Emelyn G. Quinto and Josie B. Perez

 

Discussant:  Administrator Rosalinda D. Baldoz

 

Palawan 1

 

Session 1D:  Statistical Theory

Chair:  Dr. Erniel B. Barrios

 

 

 

·         A Note on Existence of Estimators Close in Bias 

by Charlie S. Labina

 

Discussant:  Dr. Adolfo M. de Guzman

 

·         Generalization of the Dirichlet Distribution 

by Epimaco A. Cabanlit, Jr., Roberto N. Padua and Khursheed Alam

 

Discussant:  Dr. Joselito C. Magadia

 

·         A Test of Exponentiality of Type-II Censored Samples 

by Welfredo R. Patungan

 

Discussant:  Dr. Ana Maria L. Tabunda

 

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00

 

Mactan

 

Session 1E:  Subnational Information Management Systems

Chair:  Dir. Leonardo N. Quitos, Jr.

 

·         Establishment of a Barangay Database Information System in Region 10 

by Rosalinda C. Celeste

 

Discussant:  Ms. Corazon P. Guray

 

·         Barangay Households Information System (BaHIS): Gearing Towards the Production of Small Area Statistics 

by Virgilio N. Fusilero, Ma. Leah C. Magracia and Heidy O. Palencia

 

Discussant:  Dr. Ma. Rosalinda M. Lacsamana

 

Palawan 3

 

Session 1F:  Luzon – Various Topics

Chair:  Dr. Marilou G. Abon

 

·         Correlational Studies of GPA with PRC Scores of First Batch of UPLBCA Licensed Agriculturists

by Nelita M. Lalican

 

Discussant:  Dr. Florentina D. Monta

 

·         Integrated Population Advocacy

by Erlinda P. Ramiro and Nelinda A. Erice

 

Discussant:  Dr. Corazon M. Raymundo

 

·         Forecasting the Employment Rates in the Philippines as Affected by the Gender Programs

by Rovelyn P. Basubas and Marcial P. Estolano

 

Discussant:  Dr. Victoria Gengania

 

 

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00

 

Lubang

 

Session 1G:  Statistical Capacity Building I

Chair:  Dr. Emeterio Solivas and Dir. Gervacio G. Selda, Jr.

 

·         Academic Programs in Statistics in the Philippines

by Lisa Grace S. Bersales

 

·         Upgrading the Capabilities of Statistical and National Agencies Through Agency-Specific Statistical Training Programs

by Winecito L. Tan

 

·         Training Statisticians from Other Countries – An Emerging Market for the Statistical Research and Training Center

by Gervacio G. Selda, Jr.

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00

 

Boracay

Session 2A:  Population Statistics

Chair:  Dep. Adm. Paula Monina G. Collado

 

·         Living Arrangements of the Elderly in the Philippines 

by Socorro D. Abejo

 

Discussant:  Dr. Emily Christi A. Cabegin

 

·         The Contact Circle and Smoking Among the Filipino Youth: Event History Analysis 

by  Josefina V. Cabigon

 

Discussant:  Dr. Marina Miguel-Baquilod

 

·         Challenges in Planning for a Census in Region XI 

by Virgilio N. Fusilero, Ma. Leah C. Magracia and Heidy O. Palencia

 

Discussant:  Ms. Nelia R. Marquez

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00

 

Batanes

Session 2B:  Poverty Statistics 1

Chair:  ASec. Dolores de Quiros-Castillo
Session Organizer: Ms. Fe Lita A. Cabral

 

·         Concentration Indices of Production, Income and Poverty in the Philippines, 1997-2000 

by Romulo A. Virola, Jessamyn O. Encarnacion, Bernadette B. Balamban, Rey Angelo M. Millendez, Florileen P. Santos and Ma. Rhoda A. Magsombol

 

Discussant:  Dr. Dante B. Canlas

 

·         A Critique of the Local Poverty Diagnosis and Planning System

by Victoria A. Bautista

 

Discussant:  Dir. Manuel Q. Gotis

 

·         Construction of Unidimensional and Multidimensional Poverty Indices Using the FIES and APIS Data 

by Melissa Lopez-Reyes

 

Discussant:  Dr. Corrine Grace B. Burgos

 

Palawan 2

 

Session 2C:  Good Practices on Data Management at the Local Level

Chair:  Dir. Rosalinda P. Bautista

 

·         Making Civil Registration System Work Better Through the Inception of the Barangay Civil Registration System: A Strategic Maneuvering 

by Salvador A. Aves

 

Discussant:  Dir. Nelda Leda

 

·         Institutionalizing a Responsive Socio-Economic Profile: The Experience of the Province of La Union

by Mario LibatiqueJr., Evelyn N. Tolentino, Fe Jennifer V. Yaranon, Karlo S. de la Cuesta and Gloria A. Miguel

 

Discussant:  Ms. Corazon R. Buenaventura and Dir. Severino Santos

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00

 

Palawan 1

Session 2D:  Statistics on Market and Social Research

Chair:  Ms. Linda Luz B. Guererro

·         A Grim Reality in the Midst of Growth: Violence Against Women in Naga City

by Cristina P. Lim

 

Discussant: Ms. Theresa D. Balayon

 

·         A Comparison of Interview Mode Effects in the Philippine ISSP 1996 Module on Role of Government

by Gerardo A. Sandoval

 

Discussant:  Dr. Jose Ramon G. Albert

 

·         Who Helps Whom? Do the Poor Need the Government? An Analysis of Private Inter-Household Transfers as a Safety Net in the Philippines

by Liza Lorena C. Bagsao

 

Discussant: Dr. Emilio T. Antonio

 

Mactan

Session Sponsor: Philippine Health and Insurance Corporation

Session 2E:  Health, Nutrition and Biostatistics 1

Chair:  Dr. Jesus N. Sarol, Jr.

·         Factors Affecting Maternal Health Utilization in the Philippines

by Shanna Elaine B. Rogan and Ma. Virginia R. Olveña

 

Discussants: Dra. Teresa D. Dioko, Dr. Jesus Emmanuel A.D. Sevilleja and Dr. Edgardo M. Garcia

 

·         Indirect Estimates of Maternal Mortality: Philippines, 2000

by Benedicta A. Yabut and Faye A. Yabut

 

Discussants: Dra. Teresa D. Dioko, Dr. Jesus Emmanuel A.D. Sevilleja and Dr. Edgardo M. Garcia

 

·         Parametric  Survival Analysis of Breast Cancer Registry Data

by Christian Russel D. Reyes, Marilyn E. Crisostomo and  Welfredo R. Patungan

 

Discussants:  Dra. Teresa D. Dioko, Dr. Jesus Emmanuel A.D. Sevilleja and Dr. Edgardo M. Gonzaga

 

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00

 

Palawan 3

 

Session 2F:  Visayas – Various Topics

Chair:  Dr. Sonia P. Formacion

 

·         Selection of Risk-Efficient Cropping Strategies Using Stochastic Dominance Analysis

by Remberto A. Patindol and Felino P. Lansigan

 

·         A New Statistic to Detect Misfitting Score Vector

by Jonny P. Pornel, Leonardo S. Sotaridona and Arnolfo L. Valleejo

 

·         A Stochastic Model for Coral Reef Recolonization

by Sonia P. Formacion and Gilma T. Tayo

 

Discussant:  Dr. Cherry T. Nepomuceno

 

Lubang

 

Session 2G:  Statistical Capacity Building 2

Chair:  Dir. Gervacio G. Selda, Jr.

 

·         Building the Statistical Capabilities at the Subnational Level Through SHRDP: The Region I, VI and IX Experience

by Leonardo N. Quitos, Jr.  and Irenea B. Ubungen; Presentacion  A. Penpillo; and Roberto N. Padua

 

·         Community Level Statistical Information System- A Statistical Capacity Building Experiment

by Generoso G. de Guzman and Maura S. Lizarondo

 

·         The Role of the Academe in the Continuing Development of the Statistical Manpower of the Philippine Statistical System: The UP School of Statistics Perspective

by Lisa Grace S. Bersales

 

October 4, 2004 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00

 

Mindoro

Session Sponsor:  Department of Science and Technology

Session 2H:  Energy, Science and Technology Statistics

Chair:  Hon. Fortunato T. de la Peña

·         Alternative Methods of Benchmarking the Efficiency of Philippine Electric Cooperatives

by Rouselle F. Lavado

 

Discussant:  Dir. Roderick N. Padua

 

·         Improving the Philippine Research and Development Statistical System 

by Bernie S. Justimbaste

 

Discussant:  Dr. Zita VJ Albacea

 

·         Energy, Research and Development Statistics: Relevance to the National Energy Program 

by Graciano P. Yumul, Raul C. Sabularse and Nonilo A. Peña

 

Discussant:  Dir. Elizabeth G. Navalta

 

October 5, 2004 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15

 

Boracay

Session 3A:  Environment and Natural Resources Statistics

Chair:  Hon. Demetrio L. Ignacio

·         Statistical Characterization of the Southern Oscillation Index: Is There a Seasonality in the El Niño Phenomenon?

by Erniel B. Barrios

 

Discussant: Dr. Lisa Grace S. Bersales

 

·         Accumulation of Mercury and Other Heavy Metals In Some Edible Marine Mollusks in Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte

by Georgina Lacastesantos-Fernandez

 

Discussant:  Mr. Christopher N. Fernandez

 

·         Data Based Econometric Model Building for the Household Consumption of Non-Marketed Fuelwood

by Alma S. Bello

       Discussant:  Ms. Irma C. Exconde

 

 

October 5, 2004 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15

 

Batanes

 

Session 3B:  Education Statistics

Chair:  Hon. Ramon C. Bacani

 

·         Compliance With Quality Standard System in Maritime Schools: A Cost Effectiveness Analysis

by Luvismin Sy-Aves

 

Discussant: Dir. Romeo A. Isaac

 

·         Measuring Technical Efficiency in Research of State Colleges and Universities in Region XI Using Data Envelopment Analysis

by Edgardo D.  Cruz

 

Discussant:  Ms. Angeles R. Buenaventura

 

·         Basic Education Information System (BEIS)

by Lilia Z. Roces and Deogracias B. Genito, Jr.

 

Discussant:  Dir. Maria Teresita Semana-Santiago

 

 

Palawan 2

Session 3C:  Public Order, Safety and Justice Statistics

Chair:  Dir. Myrna Medina

 

·         Panel Data Estimation of Crime Rates in the Philippines

by Miguel F. Gillado and Tina Tan-Cruz

 

Discussant: Prof. Gennelyn Maria F. Sarte

 

·         Crime Prevention Campaign and Leadership Styles of General Santos City Police Precinct Chiefs: Their Effects to Crime Rate, Crime Solution Efficiency and Community Support and Involvement

by Robert R. Kiunisala, Rufa C. Guiam and Epimaco A. Cabanlit, Jr.

 

Discussant:  Comm. Miguel G. Coronel

 

·         National Survey of Inmates: An Important Tool for the Action Program on Judicial Reform

by Josie B. Perez

 

Discussant:  Dep. Court Admin.  Jose P. Perez

 

October 5, 2004 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15

Palawan 1

 

Session 3D:  Statistical Data Analysis

Chair:  Dr. Lisa Grace S. Bersales

 

·         A Procedure for Detecting SETAR-Nonlinearity

by Joselito C. Magadia

 

Discussant: Dr. Corrine Grace B. Burgos

 

·         Bayesian Estimation of Mixture Models

by Cherry T. Nepomuceno

Discussant:  Dr. Jose Ramon G. Albert

 

·         Optimal Selection of Locations at Which to Measure Factors/ Covariates for a Spatial Point Process

by Jeffry J. Tejada

 

Discussant:  Dr. Adolfo M. de Guzman

 

Mactan

Session 3E:  Information and Communications Technology

Chair:  Dr. Eliezer A. Albacea

 

·         Empowering the People Thru Information: The Philippines’ First Provincial Statistics Information Center in Guimaras

by Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava, Romulo A. Virola, Presentacion P. Penpillo,  Candido J. Astrologo,Jr.  and Chita S. Marzan

 

Discussant: Dr. Eliezer A. Albacea

 

·         Web-Enabled Database as Tools for Disseminating Statistics

by Candido J. Astrologo, Jr.

 

Discussant:  Dr. Eliezer A. Albacea

 

October 5, 2004 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15

Palawan 3

 

Session 3F:  Price Statistics

Chair:  Asst. Gov. Diwa C. Guinigundo