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The PSS at the Subnational Level

The NSO has its regional, provincial and municipal offices. Likewise, the BAS has provincial offices.

The other departments have their subnational offices at different levels. These offices gather data at the subnational levels and forward thm to the central offices for consolidation. They also serve as outlets for dissemination.

In addition to the statistical agencies and the various departments of the national government, the local government units (LGUs) also generate statistical information covering their respective areas or constituents. They also conduct surveys and process data from local administrative forms for their planning and monitoring purposes. Most of the data generated by the LGUs are municipal and barangay data since these are not available from the national surveys/statistics except in the Census of Population and Housing where data are generated down to the barangay level.

The NSCB Regional Units perform the mandate of coordination at the subnational level using mechanisms such as those mentioned above as well as providing technical assistance to the data producers and users in the regions. Due to the budgetary constraints of government, these units are physically present only in eight (8) regions: Region 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). They also serve as one-stop shop of statistical information and services in these areas. Providing assistance to the NSCB in terms of statistical coordination at the subnational level are the Regional Statistical Coordination Committees (RSCCs). The RSCCs formulate policies and programs particular to a regional statistical system. The members include agency regional directors, provincial planning and development coordinators and a representative from the private sector. These Committees are chaired by the NEDA Regional Director.

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