Fact Sheet:
Region XII highly at risk to hazards of climate change

Simulations based on the mid-range scenario from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicted that rainfall in Region XII will most likely increase in 2020 by as much as 14.8 percent and 15.6 percent by 2050 during the northeast monsoon season (December-February) and during the transition of seasons from September to November making this period wetter and with potential for increased flooding, storm surge, and landslide. Climate trends were analyzed by PAGASA using observed values from 1951-2009 with the average for 1971-2000 as reference value and results were released last February 2011. (posted 20 Apr 2012)

News Article:
SOCCSKSARGEN is rice granary of Mindanao; Cotabato Province ranked 8th nationwide

Based on the data of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), SOCCSKSARGEN Region produced 1.244 million MT of palay in 2011. The production was 5.0 percent higher than the 1.185 million MT of the grain produced in 2010. Compared to 2009, palay production in 2010 dropped by 3.6 percent due to the dry spell that hit the region's farm lands during the first semester of 2010.

The region maintained its position as the 5th largest palay-producing region of the country and Mindanao's top palay producer. Central Luzon topped the list with 2.616 million MT, followed by Western Visayas and Cagayan Valley with 2.245 million MT and 2.145 million MT, respectively. Ilocos Region was fourth with a production of 1.602 million MT. (posted 14 February 2012)

Fact Sheet:
Public secondary schools in SOCCSKSARGEN in dire need of more classrooms

Crowded classrooms have been a perennial problem in most public schools in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region most particularly in public secondary schools. The standard classroom to student ratio (CSR) in the Philippines is one classroom for every 45 students as prescribed by Republic Act 7880 entitled “ An Act Providing For the Fair and Equitable Allocation of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports’ Budget for Capital Outlay.”

The prescribed classroom size for a classroom-student ratio of 1:45 is about 7m x 7m for rural areas or a 7m x 9m classroom for suburban areas. The 7m x 9m classroom shall also be the standard size for all public secondary schools, regardless of location and class size. For a class of 45 students, this classroom size is believed to provide a conducive environment for learning and where a teacher could interact freely with his/her students and exercise order and control. (posted 12 Jan 2012)

Press Release:
The 2011 Countryside in Figures: Sarangani in CD-ROM is now available for subscription

In line with our commitment to provide relevant and more disaggregated statistics at the local level, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) Regional Division XII has come up with the Second Edition of The Countryside in Figures: Sarangani.

This second edition provides provincial data and municipal disaggregation of statistics from various sectors, such as general information, governance; family income and expenditures, agriculture, health, nutrition statistics, education, labor and employment, fiscal administration, public order and safety. Further, this publication contains indicators comparing the performance of Sarangani Province with those of the other three provinces and five cities in Region XII, as well as rankings of the seven municipalities of the province based on their socio-economic performance. Sectoral highlights are also included to guide our data users in their analysis. (posted 05 Jan 2012)

Press Release:
2011 RSET for SOCCSKSARGEN Region in CD ROM is now available for subscription

In line with NSCB’s commitment to disseminate relevant information generated by the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) in order to continually address the demand for more diversified statistics for local development planning, the National Statistical Coordination Board - Regional Division XII releases the 2011 Regional Social and Economic Trends (RSET) for the SOCCSKSARGEN Region in CD-ROM.

The RSET-CD presents updated and comprehensive data on various sectors of the region and its component provinces, cities, and municipalities. It features annual time series data that are useful for planning, decision-making and setting policies towards effective governance and improved service delivery at the local level. The publication also includes chapter highlights and glossary of terms of official concepts and definitions to better guide data users in their analysis of the data and trends. (posted 05 December 2011)

Press Release:
22nd NSM Celebration Formally Culminates: Showcases Statistical Unity in SOCCSKSARGEN Region

The 22nd National Statistics Month (NSM) celebration in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region will culminate formally on November 4, 2011 with a Closing Ceremony to be hosted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Cotabato Branch. The program, which will start at 9:00AM, will be held at the Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of BSP-Cotabato located along Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City. The Closing Ceremonies will be lead by NEDA XII Regional Director Teresita Socorro C. Ramos and NSO XII Regional Director, Atty. Maqtahar L. Manulon, Chairperson and Co-Chairperson of the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC) XII, respectively. (posted 02 Nov 2011)

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