NSCB XI Releases 2005 and 2006
Poverty Maps of Davao Oriental.
(PR-200709-R11-08,
Posted 26 September 2007)
The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)
Regional Division XI has finished the updated poverty maps of the province
of Davao Oriental. The updated 2005-2006 poverty maps of Davao Oriental will
be presented in the forthcoming regular meeting of the Regional Statistical
Coordination Committee (RSCC) – XI scheduled on October 22, 2007. During the
meeting, the RSCC members will approve the maps for dissemination to the
public.
Davao Oriental was the second province to update their
poverty maps in line with the institutionalization of poverty mapping
activities in the provinces and interested cities of Region XI. The first
poverty maps of Davao Oriental were generated in 2003 covering the period
2000 and 2002.
The updated poverty maps of Davao Oriental includes the
following indicators: newborn with birthweight less than 2.5 kgs.,
underweight and overweight children 0-5 years old, underweight children 7-10
years old, vitamin A deficiency, infant mortality rate, child mortality
rate, percent of health workers, percent of households without access to
safe water, number of crimes against person, number of crimes against
property, elementary cohort non-survival rate, elementary non-participation
rate, and domestic violence reported to police and DSWD.
Inquiries concerning the
poverty maps of Davao Oriental can be directed to Ms. Estrella R. Turingan
or Mr. Rosendo M. Aya-ay of NSCB RD-XI located at the 2nd Floor,
Amparo Bldg., JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City (in front of Gaisano Mall).
Inquiries can also be directed through telephone number (082) 227-6213 or
e-mail at
nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph.
Ms.
ESTRELLA R. TURINGAN
Head, NSCB RDXI |
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