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NSCB XI Releases 1st Edition of
Countryside in Figures: Davao Oriental
(PR-200611-R11-09,
Posted 15 November 2006)
In line
with its thrust of continuously providing the public with comprehensive
socio-economic data with local level disaggregation, the National
Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), Regional Division (RD) XI, releases
the first edition of the Countryside in Figures (CIF), Davao Oriental: 2006
Edition.
The publication contains relevant
statistics/indicators comparing the performance of Davao Oriental with the
other provinces in the country and of the eleven (11) municipalities of the
province.
The CIF: Davao Oriental is a useful
statistical portfolio for local planners, investors, and other groups
interested in Davao Oriental as a venue for investment and development.
Through the Countryside in Figures (CIF), the local government units (LGUs),
the national government and other key stakeholders can determine the
appropriate intervention programs that should be introduced in the province,
cities and municipalities to improve the conditions of the people.
This maiden issue contains statistical
indicators on ten (10) sectors with provincial and municipal disaggregation:
agriculture and natural resources, education, income and expenditures,
governance, health and nutrition, infrastructure, prices, public order,
safety and justice, environment, and tourism. For indicators where higher
levels are desirable, the data and rate were ranked from highest to lowest.
On the other hand, indicators where lower levels are desired, the data and
rate were ranked from lowest to highest.
The CIF: Davao Oriental is the provincial
version of “The Philippine Countryside in Figures”, an annual publication of
the NSCB Central Office which presents the latest available general
information and statistics on governance, family income, etc. of the 79
provinces and selected cities in the country. The publication is also the
third CIF issue produced by NSCB RDXI for the Davao Region.
The CIF: Davao Oriental is
now available at the National Statistical Information Center (NSIC) library,
which is open to the public for free. The NSIC Region XI branch is located
at 2nd Floor, Amparo Bldg., JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City
(in front of Gaisano Mall). Copies of the publications (available in print
and in CD-Rom) can also be acquired at the NSIC bookshoppe at a very minimal
price. Inquiries regarding the publication can be directed through telephone
number 227-6213 or e-mail at
nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph.
Contact
Person:
Ms.
ESTRELLA R. TURINGAN
Regional Head, NSCB-RD
XI
Tel. No.: +6382 227 6213
Email: nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph /
nscbrd11@pldtdsl.net
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