In 2009, Google Chief Economist Hal Varian said “the sexy job in the next ten years will be statisticians…”. During the consultative workshop on the Philippine Statistical Development Program 2011-2017, former Tourism Secretary Dr. Mina Gabor highlighted the need for us "to make statistics sexier and more exciting for laymen". Dr. Roberto De Vera of the University of Asia and the Pacific added that when statistics are presented in easy-to-understand terms, they could also be "cool" and "awesome."

In accordance with our corporate core value to be ever relevant to our stakeholders, we, the NSCB Technical Staff are more than challenged not only to look and feel sexier but also how to make our statistics sexy.

As more and more users are requesting statistics from us, we find it important to share information with other users. In this way, we can optimize the use of statistics that we compile, widen access to statistics produced by the Philippine Statistical System, and enhance public appreciation for statistics towards good governance, towards informed decision making, towards better development outcomes.

This section thus presents the special tabulations and computations done by the NSCB Technical Staff not only in response to various data requests of our stakeholders but also to present statistics on current issues.

2012

 

Bakit Masakitin ang Likod ng mga Empleyado?
     (Posted 23 May 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

MILDRED B. ADDAWE                                     
Statistical Coordination Officer                   
Social Sectors B Division 
Email: mb.addawe@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896-7981

and

MECHELLE M. VIERNES                                      
Statistical Coordination Officer             
Social Sectors B Division 
Email: mm.viernes@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896-7981

 

THE PINOY DIASPORA: WHERE DO OUR OFWS COME FROM AND
WHERE DO THEY GO?
     (Posted 16 May 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Irene T. Talam
Statistical Coordination Officer
Expenditure Accounts Division
Email: it.talam@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2425

and

Mr. Mark C. Pascasio                             
Statistical Coordination Officer            
Expenditure Accounts Division   
Email: mc.pascasio@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2481

 

Lubog na ba tayo sa Utang?
     (Posted 09 May 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Magnolia C. San Diego
Statistical Coordination Officer 
Production Accounts Division
Email: mo.coronel@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

and

Mr. Genesis G. Cuizon
Statistical Coordination Officer 
Production Accounts Division
Email: gg.cuizon@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

HOW MUCH TAXES ARE THE RICH PAYING? (OR NOT PAYING?)
     (Posted 03 May 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Mechelle M. Viernes                                         
Statistical Coordination Officer                             
Social Sectors B Division
Email: mm.viernes@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

and

Mr. Priscille C. Villanueva
Statistical Coordination Officer
Production Accounts Division
Email: pc.villanueva@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

 

The Rise of the Dark Nights in Mindanao?
     (Posted 25 April 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Mai Lin C. Villaruel                                     
Statistical Coordination Officer                        
Production Accounts Division 
Email: mlc.villaruel@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896 5372  

Mr. Leo Allan C. Halcon                                          
Statistical Coordination Officer            
Production Accounts Division 
Email: lac.halcon@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896 5372

and

Mr. Genesis G. Cuizon
Statistical Coordination Officer 
Production Accounts Division
Email: gg.cuizon@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

 

Worrisome Trends Towards Deterioration
of Our Human Capital
     (Posted 18 April 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Carmelita H. Destreza 
Statistical Coordination Officer
Social Sectors A Division
Email: ch.destreza@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9678

and

Ms. Patricia Anne L. Rivera
Information Officer 
Programs, Policies and Advocacy Division
Email: pal.rivera@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9404

TIME TO CHANGE LIFESTYLES?
     (Posted 11 April 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Racquel Dolores V. Sabeñano
Statistical Coordination Officer
Social Sectors A Division
Email: rdv.sabenano@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9678

and

Mr. Gerald Junne L. Clariño
Statistical Coordination Officer        
Social Sectors A Division
Email:gjl.clarino@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9678

 

WHERE ARE THE CHURCHES THAT ARE LEAST LIKELY
TO BE CROWDED FOR VISITA IGLESIA?
     (Posted 04 April 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Jessamyn O. Encarnacion                        
Director                                                                 
Email: jo.encarnacion@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-1730

Mr. Noel S. Nepomuceno
Information Technology Officer
Email: ns.nepomuceno@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2395

and

Ms. Anna Jean G. Casanas
Statistical Coordination Officer
Email: ajg.casanas@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

 

Where can you buy the cheapest Bangus, Galunggong
   and Tilapia?
     (Posted 28 March 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Mai Lin C. Villaruel                                     
Statistical Coordination Officer                        
Production Accounts Division 
Email: mlc.villaruel@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896 5372  

and

Mr. Leo Allan C. Halcon                                          
Statistical Coordination Officer            
Production Accounts Division 
Email: lac.halcon@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896 5372

 

Sunog!
     (Posted 21 March 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Patricia Anne L. Rivera
Information Officer                                               
Programs, Policies and Advocacy Division
Email: pal.rivera@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9404     

and

Mr. Joseph Albert Niño M. Bulan
Research Assistant
Small Area Estimation
Email: josephbulan@gmail.com
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

 

Investing. More fun in the Philippines
    (Posted 14 March 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Luzviminda S. Mitra
Statistical Coordination Officer  
Expenditure Accounts Division
Email: ls.mitra@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 895 2425

and

Ms. Aileen S. Oliveros
Statistical Coordination Officer
Economic Indicators and Satellite Accounts Division
Email: as.oliveros@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 895 5002)

 

Where are the Tax Evaders?
     (Posted 07 March 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Irene T. Talam
Statistical Coordination Officer
Expenditure Accounts Division
Email: it.talam@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2425

and

Mr. Mark C. Pascasio                             
Statistical Coordination Officer            
Expenditure Accounts Division   
Email: mc.pascasio@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2481

 

WHERE ARE THE RICH? While your best chance to find your 30-39 year old Romeo is in MIMAROPA, chances are he is not rich. The average per capita income of the richest 10% of the families in MIMAROPA was P 123,781 in 2009, the second lowest after ARMM. Other regions where the poorest of the rich live are in Region V and Region VI. On the other hand, the richest of the rich, of course are in NCR; they also live in CALABARZON and in CAR. Meanwhile, Go for LOVE? Or go for GOLD?
     (Posted 29 February 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Mechelle M. Viernes                                         
Statistical Coordination Officer                             
Social Sectors B Division
Email: mm.viernes@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

and

Mr. Priscille C. Villanueva
Statistical Coordination Officer
Production Accounts Division
Email: pc.villanueva@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

 

Pulis, Pulis! The busiest policeman is in CALABARZON where one policeman has to watch over 1,224 people compared to 447 in CAR and 817 nationwide
     (Posted 22 February 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Mr. Genesis G. Cuizon
Statistical Coordination Officer 
Production Accounts Division
Email: gg.cuizon@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-5372

and

Ms. Lei Isabel S. Domingo
Research Assistant
Small Area Estimation
Email: lisdomingo@gmail.com
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

 

 

Yes, if you are a thirtyish lady looking for a thirtyish gentleman, MIMAROPA is the place to go! But if you crave for a post Valentine date over a yumburger dinner, your Romeo will have to hurry and reserve a table early! Because, among the regions excluding ARMM, MIMAROPA has the lowest Jollibee density of only five stores to serve its population of 3.2 million or one Jollibee store to serve 635,166 people.     
     (Posted 15 February 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Vivian R. Ilarina                                               
Division Chief                                                          
Expenditure Accounts Division
Email:vr.ilarina@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 895 2425     

and

Mr. Mark Rex S. Romaraog                                      
Statistical Coordination Officer     
Integrated Accounts Division  
Email: mrs.romaraog@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632) 896 5388

 

It is Valentine’s! If you are a 30-39 year-old Juliet
     and your heart greatly desires a 30-39 year-old Romeo,
     your best chance is to go find him in
     Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)      
     (Posted 08 February 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Patricia Anne L. Rivera
Information Officer                                               
Programs, Policies and Advocacy Division
Email: pal.rivera@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)890-9404     

and

Mr. Joseph Albert Niño M. Bulan
Research Assistant
Small Area Estimation
Email: josephbulan@gmail.com
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981

 

FOR EVERY 100 DOLLARS THAT WE EXPORT TO ASEAN
     WE IMPORT BACK 145 DOLLARS
     (Posted 01 February 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Ms. Irene T. Talam
Statistical Coordination Officer
Expenditure Accounts Division
Email: it.talam@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2425

and

Mr. Mark C. Pascasio                             
Statistical Coordination Officer            
Expenditure Accounts Division   
Email: mc.pascasio@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2481

 

 

Across ASEAN Countries, a Minimum Wage Earner in 2010
     Can Buy the Most Rice in Thailand and in the Philippines
     (Posted 25 January 2012)

Dr. Romulo A. Virola
Secretary General, NSCB

Mr. Noel S. Nepomuceno
Information Technology Officer
Email: ns.nepomuceno@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)895-2395

and

Ms. Anna Jean G. Casanas
Statistical Coordination Officer
Email: ajg.casanas@nscb.gov.ph
Tel No.: (+632)896-7981