RSCC I Resolution No. 19, s. 2003

APPROVING THE CONDUCT OF THE SEARCH FOR THE BEST NATIONAL STATISTICS MONTH (NSM) PROVINCE AND ACTIVITY IN REGION I

WHEREAS, the National Statistics Month (NSM) is celebrated yearly pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 647 “Declaring the Month of October Every Year as the National Statistics Month”;

WHEREAS, the annual observance of the NSM was envisioned as a vital step in promoting, enhancing and instilling nationwide awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics to the different sectors of society and as a vehicle in ensuring cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality and standards of statistics in the country;

WHEREAS, the different National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), Academe, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and the Private sectors conduct various activities, such as exhibits, statistical contests, conduct of trainings, seminars, workshops, symposia, conferences and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities, for the celebration;

WHEREAS, the NSCB initiated the NSM awards systems in 2002 to encourage wider participation to the NSM celebration and promote the conduct of activities that will further the objectives and spirit of the NSM celebration;

WHEREAS, the RSCC, being the coordinating body for all NSM activities in the region, has envisioned, during its 4^th regular meeting conducted last December 8, 2003, the same awards systems which shall be conducted at the regional level (Best NSM Activity) and provincial levels (Best NSM Province);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, to approve the conduct of the search for Best NSM province and Best NSM Activity in Region I starting in 2004;

RESOLVED FURTHER, to enjoin the various government agencies, academe and private offices to actively participate and support these contests which shall be conducted yearly as part of the NSM celebration.

                APPROVED, this 8th day of December, 2003, San Fernando City, La Union.