Contact Person: Frederick B. Dulay Tel. No. (072) 888-2160/700-3035 E-mail: nscbregion1@yahoo.com
PR-200710-RO1-06
PRESS RELEASE
October 30, 2007
The National Statistical
Coordination Board (NSCB) Regional Division I (RD I) announces the release of
the “2007 Regional Social and Economic Trends (RSET), Ilocos Region.” The
publication is available in printed and CD ROM copies.
The
2007 RSET presents data on various sectors of the region and its component
provinces, cities and municipalities. It consists of 18 chapters covering 18
sectors of the society, namely: 1) population and housing; 2) income and
prices; 3) economy; 4) natural resources; 5) agriculture and agrarian reform;
6) industry; 7) domestic and foreign trade; 8) tourism; 9) vital, health and
nutrition; 10) education; 11) labor and employment; 12) social services; 13)
transportation and communication; 14) energy and water resources; 15) public
administration; 16) money and banking; 17) public order, safety and justice;
and 18) science and technology. Each chapter of the publication has brief sectoral
highlights, statistical tables and charts/graphs to better guide the data users
in their analysis of regional trends. The performance of the region in both
social and economic sectors is also discussed in the overview of the region.
The publication features annual
time series data that are useful for planning, making decisions and setting
policies towards effective governance and public service delivery at the local
level. The data were gathered from the results of surveys and censuses, and
reports from administrative records generated by the different line departments
and agencies that make up the Philippine Statistical System.
The 2007 RSET also includes a special feature on the System of Designated
Statistics (SDS). The SDS is one of
NSCB’s statistical coordination mechanisms being implemented to rationalize the
conduct of statistical activities undertaken by government agencies.
Copies of the publication are
available at the National Statistical Information Center (NSIC) library which
is open to the public for free. The NSIC, a one-stop shop of statistical
information and services managed by the NSCB, was established to facilitate data access. Updated and historical
statistics on various sectors could now be availed at your fingertips through
the center’s library without entailing any cost. It also offers other services
that are customer-oriented such as the statistics inquiry and technical
services. You may avail all of the NSIC services from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM. without noon breaks. For immediate statistical needs, go online
with NSCB at www.nscb.gov.ph/ru1.
Head, NSCB Regional Division I