PSA ANNOUNCES 2007 ACTIVITIES

The Philippine Statistical Association (PSA): Region I Chapter announced its various activities in 2007 during the statistics seminar conducted on April 2, 2007 at the World ORT Conference Room in San Fernando City, La Union. The PSA: Region I Chapter plans to conduct the following activities in 2007: 1) Regional Statistics Quiz (Oct); 2) Teachers’ Training on Statistics (Oct-Nov); 3) Publication of Newsletter (July and January); and 4) General Assembly and Christmas Program (December). The Chapter Council will also conduct bi-monthly meetings.

The half-day seminar, the first activity of the PSA: Region 1 Chapter in 2007, featured the following topics: 1) Introduction of the “Teachers’ Training on Statistics”; 2) Understanding Surveys and Opinion Polls; and 3) Benefits of Affiliating with PSA, Inc. Members of the Board of Directors of the PSA, Inc., composing of Dr. Isidoro P. David, the PSA, Inc President, Dr. Zita Albacea, PSA Secretary, and Ms.Ludivina Gador, PSA Treasurer; and BAS Director, Mr. Romeo Recide, served as resource persons during the seminar.

The seminar was highlighted by the induction of the 2007-2008 set of officers of PSA: Region 1 Chapter with Dr. David as inducting officer. The new set of officers of the Chapter are:

President - Ms. Wilma Guillen (BAS)

Vice-President - Dr. Pia Domingo (NEDA)

Secretary - Ms. Cristina Dacanay (DSWD)

Treasurer - Ms. Remely Lachica (BFAR)

Auditor - Ms. Myrna Martinez (NIA)

Provincial Coordinators:

Ilocos Norte - Vicente Vanzuela (BAS)

Ilocos Sur - Raymund Bitania (BAS)

La Union - Marites Ysip (DSWD)

Pangasinan - Rickson Miguel (BAS)

The induction was witnessed by NEDA Regional Director and Chair of the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC), Mr. Leonardo N. Quitos, Jr., and NSO Regional Director and RSCC Co-Chair, Engr. Alfredo D.Batoy, who both serve as advisers of the PSA Chapter. Representatives from offices in Region 1 such as the NSCB, BSP, DA, BAS, BFAR, NEDA, NSO, DENR, Pangasinan Provincial Government, Ilocos Norte Provincial Government, San Fernando City Government and academic institutions attended the seminar.

The PSA, Inc. also announced during the seminar the holding of the Pilot Training Course on Teaching Basic Statistics on May 15-18, 2007 at the SRTC Training Room, J & S Bldg., 104 Kalayaan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. Qualified participants are teachers of basic statistics from the tertiary education level. Interested individuals could contact Ms. Jennifer Castillo at telephone no. (02)456-1928; (02)920-6513 or email address psa.sec@gmail.com.

The PSA is an association of professionals who are interested in statistics. Its mission is to “Uplift and advance the statistics profession. Encourage and promote the proper application and interpretation of statistics in all fields of learning and endeavors. Work for the improvement of statistical literacy and education at all levels. Serve the public by providing advice on current statistical issues and concerns.”

For inquiries on membership or activities of the association, the PSA: Region I Chapter could be contacted through the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics Regional Operations Center I at the Megasco Bldg., Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union, where the Chapter’s Office is presently based, with telephone number (072)242-88-40 (c/o Ms. Guillen). The PSA Secretary, Ms. Dacanay, could also be contacted at the DSWD Regional Office I in San Fernando City, La Union with telephone no. (072)700-1410.