The NSCB formulates policies and measures to improve statistical services rendered by agencies in government. These policies and measures focus towards the production of official statistics that will be utilized in decision-making, planning and programming.

It likewise resolves issues and problems resulting from inter-agency undertakings and similar activities. 

As provided for under Executive Order No. 121, series of 1987,  which created the NSCB, its decisions in the form of policies and measures are final and executory.

The policies and measures prescribed by the NSCB are issued through Board resolutions which are disseminated to concerned agencies of government and monitored as well.

Statistical Policies

Resolutions Approved by the NSCB

Memorandum Orders Issued by the NSCB

About the NSCB Executive Board

Statistical Programs

The Philippine Statistical System (PSS)

Philippine Statistical Development Program (PSDP)

System of Designated Statistics (SDS)

Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS)

Standards and Classifications

Classification Systems