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Plenary Sessions (3)

• Statistics and Globalization
  • Developing Countries' Statistical Challenges in the Global Economy by Shaida Badiee, Misha Belkindas, Olivier Dupriez, Neil Fantom and Haeduck Lee
    
    
• Statistics in Local Governance
  • 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
    
    
  • Basic Data: A Tool in Local Governance by Mel Senen S. Sarmiento, Merla A. Rosalado and Reo M. Marque

 Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Statistics (3)

• Productive Indices of Selected Agricultural Commodities in the Philippines by Minda C. Mangabat and Alegria A. Mota

• Towards the Development of an Aquaculture Master Sample by Reynaldo Q. Vallesteros, Jr.

• Profile of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries through CARP (Results from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing) by Mercedita E. Tia and Teodoro M. Orteza

Banking and Finance (2)

• Microfinance in the Banking Sector: Current Environment and Future Directions by Pia Bernadette M. Roman

• Promoting Greater Use of Formal Remittance Systems by Overseas Filipinos (Abstract only) by Zeno Ronald R. Abenoj

Business and Industry (2)

• Location, Shape and Dispersion of BOI-Registered Investments in the Philippines: Implications for Policy by David L. Llorito and Joyce Walter O. Palacol

• Likelihood-Based Control Limits for Parts-Per-Million Nonconforming Items by Chona R. Cerillo, Jeffry J. Tejada and Welfredo R. Patungan

 Econometric Modeling (5)

• The Generalized AutoRegressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity Parkinson Range (GARCH-PARK-R) Model for Forecasting Financial Volatility by Dennis S. Mapa and Adolfo M. de Guzman

• On the Sustainable Development Indices of Agriculture and Fisheries in Southeast Asia by Erniel B. Barrios and Gennelyn Ma. F. Sarte

• Geographic Distribution of the Poor: Is Poverty Contaminating? by Erniel B. Barios and Ohmar Z. Landagan

• The NEDA Quarterly Macroeconomic Model: Theoretical Structure and Some Empirical Results by Carlos C. Bautista, Roberto S. Mariano and Bayani Victor Bawagan

• A Composite Leading Economic Indicator for the Philippines by Lisa Grace S. Bersales, Regina S. Reyes and John Frederick P. de Guia

Economic and Social Accounts (3)

• Changes in the Philippine Structure: Input - Output Analysis by Ma. Julieta P. Soliven, Karen F. Villaquer and Dulce Joy D. Zozobrado

• Enchancing 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, Florieleen P. Santos, Marianne P. Abanilla and Marisol J. Ginez

• Construction of Regional Social Accounting Matrix: Methodological Concerns and Empirical Issues by Cristela Goce-Dakila and Francisco G. Dakila, Jr.
  
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Education Statistics (3)

• Compliance with Quality Standard System in Maritime Schools: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Luvismin Sy- Aves

• Measuring Technical Efficiency in Research of State Colleges and Universities in Region XI Using Data Envelopment Analysis by Edgardo D. Cruz

• Basic Education Information System (BEIS) by Lilia Z. Roces and Deogracias B. Genito, Jr.

Energy, Science and Technology Statistics (3)

• Alternative Methods of Benchmarking the Efficiency of Philippine Electric Cooperatives by Rouselle F. Lavado

• Improving the Philippine Research and Development Statistical System by Bernie S. Justimbaste

• Energy Research and Development Statistics: Relevance to the National Energy Program by Graciano P. Yumul, Raul C. Sabularse and Nonilo A. Peña

Environment and Natural Resources Statistics (3)

• Statistical Characterization of the Southern Oscillation Index: Is There a Seasonality in the El Niño Phenomenon? by Erniel B. Barrios

• Accumulation of Mercury and Other Heavy Metals in Some Edible Marine Mollusks in Sibutad, Zamboanga Del Norte by Georgina Lacastesantos-Fernandez
  
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• Data Based Econometric Model Building for the Household Consumption of Non-Marketed Fuelwood by Alma S. Bello
  
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Gender Statistics (3)

• Profile and Aspirations of Cavite ECOZONE Workers by Paula Monina G. Collado, Vilma S. Malumay, Minerva Eloisa P. Esquivias, Janice R. Ybañez and Lucia Iraida A. Soneja

• Survey Design on Gender Responsive Indicator Household Survey (GRIHS) for the Institutionalization of a Gender Responsive Statistical Database for Women’s Empowerment in Compostela Valley Province by Romeo B. Celeste and Alfredo A. Granada
  
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• Towards a Gender-Responsive Human Rights Documentation System on VAW in the Philippines: The HURIDOCS-WinEvsys Experience by Abigail Acuba-Cainglet
  
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Good Practices in Data Management at the Local Level (2)

• Making Civil Registration System Work Better Through the Inception of the Barangay Civil Registration System: A Strategic Maneuvering by Salvador A. Aves

• Institutionalizing A Responsive Socio-Economic Profile: The Experience of the Province of La Union by Mauro A. Libatique, Jr., Evelyn N. Tolentino, Fe Jennifer V. Yaranon , Karlo S. de la Cuesta and Gloria A. Miguel
  
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 Health, Nutrition and Biostatistics (6)

• Factors Affecting Maternal Health Utilization in the Philippines by Shanna Elaine B. Rogan and Ma. Virginia R. Olveña

• Indirect Estimates of Maternal Mortality: Philippines, 2000 by Benedicta A. Yabut and Faye A. Yabut

• Parametric Survival Analysis of Breast Cancer Registry Data by Christian Russel D. Reyes, Marilyn E. Crisostomo and Welfredo R. Patungan

• Comparing Two Classification Methods: Analysis of Health and Nutrition Indicators from the 1999 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by Eliazar R. Dimalapang

• Nutritional Status and Soil-Transmited Helminthiases Among Schoolchildren in Selected Rural Villages in the Philippines (Abstract only) by Lorena S. Wambangco-Tengco and Florentino S. Solon

• The Relationships Between Treatment Partners’ Characteristics with Treatment Outcomes of New Sputum Positive TB Cases Under Directly Observed Treatment Short–Course (DOTS) Strategy in Selected Provinces in Western Visayas, Philippines by Edgardo M. Gonzaga and Dorothy L. Navarra

 Indicators of Knowledge Based Economy / Statistical Database Management / Geographic Information System (3)

• Measurement for e-Commerce Readiness of the Philippine Government Units by Alfredo M. Torres and Carmela DG. del Rosario

• A Geographic Information System-Based Decision Support System for Mapping Philippines' Higher Education Institutions by Carlos M. Pascual, Phebe M. Pasion and Ciriaco T. Ragual

• Developing the BAS’ Agricultural and Fisheries Statistics Database: A Web-Based Approach by Joyce M. Dizon

 Information and Communication Technology (2)

• Empowering the People Thru Information: The Philippines' First Provincial Statistics Information Center in Guimaras by Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava, Romulo A. Virola, Presentacion Penpillo, Candido J. Astrologo, Jr. and Chita S. Marzan

• Web-Enabled Database As Tools for Disseminating Statistics by Candido J. Astrologo, Jr.

 Labor, Employment and Productivity Statistics (3)

• Institutionalizing Productivity Measures in the Philippine Statistical System by Romulo A. Virola, Estrella V. Domingo, Raymundo J. Talento and Ava Gail D. Cas

• Implementing the BLES Integrated Survey (BITS) in a Quality Management System Environment: A Work in Progress… by Teresa V. Peralta

• Trend Analysis of Overseas Filipino Workers Using Regression by Emelyn G. Quinto and Josie B. Perez

 Millennium Development Goals (2)

• Strengthening the Capacity of the Philippine Statistical System to Address the Statistical Requirements of the Millenium Development Goals by Lina V. Castro, John Frederick P. de Guia and Regina S. Reyes

• Local Government Monitoring Tools for the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) by Austere A. Panadero

 Population Statistics (3)

• Living Arrangements of the Elderly in the Philippines by Socorro D. Abejo

• Challenges in Planning for a Census in Region XI by Virgilio N. Fusilero, Ma. Leah C. Magracia and Heidy O. Palencia
  
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• The Contact Circle and Smoking Among the Filipino Youth: Event History Analysis by Josefina V. Cabigon
  
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 Poverty Statistics (6)

• 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, Florieleen P. Santos and Ma. Rhoda A. Magsombol

• A Critique of the Local Poverty Diagnosis and Planning System by Victoria A. Bautista

• Construction of Unidimensional and Multidimensional Poverty Indices Using the FIES and APIS Data by Melissa Lopez Reyes

• The SWS Survey Time Series on Philippine Poverty and Hunger, 1983 to Present by Mahar K. Mangahas

• Identifying the Provinces Most Vulnerable to Poverty by Romulo A. Virola, Severa B. de Costo, Armyl G. Zaguirre and Mildred A. Batitis

• Profile and Determinants of Poverty in the Philippines by Jose Ramon G. Albert and Paula Monina G. Collado

 Price Statistics (2)

• A Comparison of the Consumer Price Index for All Income and Bottom 30% Income Group Households in the Philippines (1994=100), 2001-2003 by Rosie B. Sta. Ana and Elena G. Varona

• Understanding and Improving the System of Price Statistics in the Philippines by Romulo A. Virola, Raymundo J. Talento, Minerva D. Martin and Rhea June S. Lara

 Public Order, Safety and Justice Statistics (3)

• Panel Data Estimation of Crime Rates in the Philippines by Miguel F. Gillado and Tina Tan-Cruz

• 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.

• National Survey of Inmates: An Important Tool for the Action Program on Judicial Reform by Josie B. Perez

 Statistical Modelling (3)

• Hierarchical Aggregate Data Analysis by Nelia S. Ereno
  
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• A New Index for Detecting Collusion and Its Statistical Properties by Rene N. Argenal, Frumencio F. Co, Eduardo D. Cruz and Welfredo R. Patungan
  
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• Some Aspects of the Design and Analysis of Simple Accelerated Life Tests by Eduardo D. Cruz and Adolfo M. De Guzman
  

 Statistical Capacity Building (8)

• Academic Programs in Statistics in the Philippines by Lisa Grace S. Bersales, Ph.D.

• Building the Statistical Capabilities at Subnational Level through SHRDP: The Region I Experience by Leonardo N. Quitos, Jr. and Irenea B. Ubungen

• Building the Statistical Capabilities at Subnational Level through SHRDP: The Region VI Experience by Presentacion A. Penpillo

• Community Level Statistical Information System: A Statistical Capacity Building Experiment by Generoso G. de Guzman and Maura S. Lizarondo

• Human Resource Capability Building in Statistics: Lessons from Experience by 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

• Training Statisticians from Other Countries – An Emerging Market for the Statistical Research and Training Center by Gervacio G. Selda, Jr.

 Statistical Computing (2)

• Statistical Analysis of Genotype x Environment Interaction in Transplanted Rice (Abstract only) by Jeanne Valerie Alcaraz-Agbayani and Consorcia E. Reaño

• Distance Sampling Simulated for Density Estimation by Rebecca S. Galela and Brigida A. Roscom

 Statistical Data Analysis (3)

• A Procedure for Detecting SETAR-Nonlinearity by Joselito C. Magadia
  
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• Bayesian Estimation of Mixture Models by Cherry T. Nepomuceno
  
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• Optimal Selection of Locations at Which to Measure Factors/Covariates for a Spatial Point Process by Jeffry J. Tejada

 Statistical Theory (3)

• A Note on Existence of Estimators Close in Bias by Charlie S. Labina

• Generalization of the Dirichlet Distribution by Epimaco A. Cabanlit, Jr., Roberto N. Padua and Khursheed Alam
  
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• A Test of Exponentiality Using Type-II Censored Samples by Welfredo R. Patungan

 Statistics on Market and Social Research (3)

• A Grim Reality in the Midst of Growth: Violence Against Women in Naga City by Cristina P. Lim

• A Comparison of Mode Effects in the Philippine ISSP 1996 Module on Role of Government by Gerardo A. Sandoval

• 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

 Subnational Infomation Management Systems (2)

• Establishment of a Barangay Database Information System in Region 10 by Rosalinda C. Celeste

• 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

 Survey Design (3)

• The Development of the 2003 Master Sample (MS) for Philippine Household Surveys by Marissa L. Barcenas
  
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• Monte Carlo Estimation in RCPS with Weighting Adjustment by Joseph Ryan G. Lansangan
  
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• Treatment of Missing Data in the Annual Survey of Establishments by Lourdes V. Homecillo
  
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Tourism (2)

• Developing the Operational Definition and Measurement Tools for Domestic Tourism in the Philippines by Miguela M. Mena
  
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• The Usefulness of International Tourism and Air Transport Statistics by Maria Cherry Lyn S. Rodolfo
  
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Posted: 11 October 2004