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December 14, 2006
Pangasinan and
DepEd-Pangasinan II are 2006 NSM Contests Winners
The Province of Pangasinan bagged
the 2006 Best National Statistics Month (NSM) Province while the
“Symposium/Forum (Municipal Level)” of the Department of Education-Division of
Pangasinan II won the Best NSM Activity in this year’s Search for the Best NSM
Province and Activity conducted by the Regional Statistical Coordination
Committee (RSCC) Region 1 for the 17th NSM celebration.
Pangasinan
bested the two other provincial nominees (Ilocos Norte and La Union) based on
the following criteria: diversity of activities (35%), extent of participation
of cooperating agencies and local government units (30%), conveys favorable
image of the province (15%), and economy and ingenious use of resources
(20%). The province conducted various
activities such as statistical fora (opening and closing ceremonies and
symposium on energy), statistical contests (Pera or Bayong contest, and
division and provincial levels statquiz, oratorical and poster/slogan-making
contests), radio plugs/guestings and IEC activities (streamer hanging) during
the whole month of October, with the Provincial NSM Steering Committee
coordinating these activities. The local government units (LGUs), provincial
and division line agencies, academe, and electric cooperatives/companies provided their all-out support and
cooperation by sharing their resources and/or implementing their own activities.
The province was awarded a Certificate of Recognition and P 3,000 cash for
winning the contest.
Meanwhile, the “Symposium/Forum (Municipal Level)” of
DepEd-Pangasinan II stood out among the 23 entries for Best NSM Activity based
on the following criteria: relevance (25%), overall presentation of the
activity (40%), impact (25%) and economy of resources (10%). The forum was held
in Alcala, Pangasinan through the support of the Central Pangasinan Electric
Cooperative (CENPELCO) and the municipal government. The forum , which focused on this year’s theme “Empowering
Consumers through Responsive Energy Statistics”, included presentations on the
proper installation and use of electrical gadgets and appliances, energy
savings tips, statistical data on fires, accidents and deaths relative to the improper use of
gadgets and electrical appliances (safety measures) and other
energy-related concerns. The
symposium was attended by 540 students,
teachers, school administrators, parents, and municipal and barangay officials
from eight (8) nearby barangays. The
DepEd division shouldered the materials for the activity while the municipal
council provided snacks for the participants and speakers. DepEd-Pangasinan II
received a Certificate of Recognition and P 1,500 cash for winning the contest.
The winners were announced during
the 4th RSCC regular meeting on December 13, 2006. The prizes of the winners were also awarded
during the meeting. The NSM Technical Working Group, composed of representatives
from the regional offices of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, National
Economic and Development Authority, National Statistical Coordination Board,
National Statistics Office, and Department of Interior and Local Government,
evaluated the entries for both categories and recommended the winners. The winners were approved by the RSCC
through a referendum last December 11, 2006.
The
Search for the Best NSM Province and Activity, now on its third year, was
initiated by the RSCC to: 1) recognize outstanding participation in the NSM
celebration; 2) serve as incentive to participating individuals and agencies in
the observance of the NSM; 3) encourage wider participation to the NSM
celebration; and 4) promote the conduct of activities that will further the
objectives and spirit of the NSM celebration.
The sponsors for this year’s NSM contests were the RSCC member
agencies and the Regional Development
Council I.
The
Search for the Best NSM Province is open to all the four provinces of Region 1
while the Search for the Best NSM Activity is open to all line agencies,
academic institutions and private entities.
IRENEA
B. UBUNGEN
Head, NSCB Regional
Division I