PSA Zamboanga Sibugay

01/06/2026

HAPPENING NOW | Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, visits the PSA Negros Occidental Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) as part of the agency’s continuing efforts to ensure that its field offices are effectively managed and adequately supported.

Together with PSA Negros Island Region OIC Regional Director John F. Campomanes, Usec. Mapa personally conducted a spot check at the Negros Occidental PSO to assess its operational needs and strengthen infrastructural and human resource support from the Central Office. This initiative aims to further enhance the PSO’s capacity to deliver efficient and responsive public services to the people of Negros Occidental.

This visit reflects the PSA’s unwavering commitment to continuously improving its services and bringing them closer to every Filipino nationwide. 🇵🇭

01/06/2026

PANOORIN | PSA personal na nagkaloob ng libreng birth certificate sa isang Negrenseng senior citizen

Sa pamamagitan ng Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP), isang proyekto ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) na naglalayong tulungang makapagparehistro ng kapanganakan ang mga kapatid nating Muslim, Lumad, at mga Pilipinong kabilang sa economically disadvantaged communities, personal na nagtungo ngayong araw si PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, kasama si PSA Negros Island Region OIC Regional Director John F. Campomanes sa tahanan ni Nanay Lourdes J. Batulay.

Si Nanay Lourdes ay isang centenarian na napagkalooban ng PSA sa unang pagkakataon ng kopya ng kanyang birth certificate. Ayon sa kanyang anak na si Irenea B. Perez, gagamitin ito ng kanilang pamilya sa pag-claim ng mga benepisyo ni Nanay Lourdes bilang isang senior citizen.

Isa lamang ito sa mahigit kalahating milyong Pilipinong natulungan na ng PSA na makapagparehistro sa tulong ng BRAP. Ang proyektong ito ay patuloy na ipinatutupad ng PSA sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa upang siguruhing rehistrado ang kapanganakan ng bawat Pilipino, alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

01/06/2026

READ | 100-Year-Old Negrense Receives Birth Certificate Through PSA’s Birth Registration Assistance Project

At 100 years old, Lourdes J. Batulay of the Municipality of Ilog, Negros Occidental, finally secured a copy of her birth certificate printed on Security Paper (SECPA) for free through the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) held on 29 May 2026 at her own municipality.

Aligned with the overall agenda of the Philippine government to bring public services closer and faster to every Filipino, Usec. Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, together with PSA Negros Island Region OIC Regional Director John F. Campomanes, personally handed over the birth certificate to Nanay Lourdes.

This milestone highlights PSA’s continuing efforts to ensure that every Filipino’s birth is registered, and that they are provided legal identity.

01/06/2026

TINGNAN | Isang 100-year old na senior citizen, napagkalooban ng libreng birth certificate ng PSA sa tulong ng Birth Registration Assistance Project

Ibinahagi ni Irenea B. Perez, anak ni Nanay Lourdes J. Batulay, isang centenarian na nakapagparehistro sa tulong ng Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) sa Ilog, Negros Occidental, ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng birth certificate na siyang nagsisilbing patunay ng kapanganakan at pagkakakilanlan ng isang indibidwal.

Aniya, para sa kanyang ina na isang senior citizen at centenarian, mahalagang rehistrado ang kapanganakan para sa pag-claim ng mga benepisyong ipinagkakaloob ng pamahalaan sa mga senior citizens.

Upang personal na ipagkaloob ang birth certificate ni Nanay Lourdes, personal na binisita ni PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, kasama ni PSA Negros Island Region OIC Regional Director John F. Campomanes si Nanay Lourdes. Bahagi ito ng isinagawang aktibidad ng PSA sa naturang munisipalidad ngayong araw.

Ang BRAP ay alinsunod sa kabuuang plano ng gobyerno na siguruhing rehistrado ang kapanganakan ng bawat Pilipino, lalo’t higit ng mga kapatid nating Muslim, mga Lumad, at mga Pilipinong nabibilang sa economically disadvantaged areas.

01/06/2026

LOOK | The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully disseminated the Key Indicators of the 2025 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) through the National and Regional Dissemination Fora in March and May 2026.

In his message, PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, emphasized the vital role of the 2025 NDHS in informing population and health policies and programs. He noted that the survey’s shift to a triennial cycle beginning in 2025 allows for more timely monitoring of key indicators aligned with the midterm updating of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP).

Usec. Mapa also underscored the importance of high-quality data in guiding evidence-based, responsive, and inclusive development planning.

01/06/2026

LOOK | Seasonally Adjusted Value of International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) of the Philippines: April 2026 (Preliminary)

In April 2026, seasonally adjusted exports were valued at USD 7.21 billion, indicating a monthly decline of 7.9% from the USD 7.83 billion recorded in March 2026.

Meanwhile, seasonally adjusted value of imports increased by 1.5% month-on-month, reaching USD 12.97 billion from USD 12.78 billion in March 2026.

Read more about seasonally IMTS ⬇️
https://psa.gov.ph/.../seasonally-adjusted-export-and-import

LOOK | Seasonally Adjusted Value of International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) of the Philippines: April 2026 (Preliminary)

In April 2026, seasonally adjusted exports were valued at USD 7.21 billion, indicating a monthly decline of 7.9% from the USD 7.83 billion recorded in March 2026.

Meanwhile, seasonally adjusted value of imports increased by 1.5% month-on-month, reaching USD 12.97 billion from USD 12.78 billion in March 2026.

Read more about seasonally IMTS ⬇️
https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/seasonally-adjusted-export-and-import

29/05/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Zamboanga Sibugay National ID Team continues to conduct house-to-house registration activities on 28–29 May 2026 in Brgy. Tiayon, Ipil, and Brgy. Libertad, Tungawan.

These efforts specifically aim to reach senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and bedridden individuals, ensuring that no one is left behind in the agency’s mission to provide inclusive and accessible identification services to all Filipinos.

𝐒𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐃, 𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐝—𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬!

29/05/2026

LOOK | Total Trade of the Philippines: April 2026 (Preliminary)

The country’s total external trade in goods reached USD 20.38 billion in April 2026, indicating a 16.1% annual increase from the USD 17.55 billion recorded in the same period of 2025.

Of the total external trade in April 2026, imported goods accounted for 64.6% while exported goods comprised 35.4%.

Meanwhile, the country’s balance of trade in goods stood at USD -5.97 billion.

Read more about International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) ⬇️ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/export-import/monthly

LOOK | Total Trade of the Philippines: April 2026 (Preliminary)

The country’s total external trade in goods reached USD 20.38 billion in April 2026, indicating a 16.1% annual increase from the USD 17.55 billion recorded in the same period of 2025.

Of the total external trade in April 2026, imported goods accounted for 64.6% while exported goods comprised 35.4%.

Meanwhile, the country’s balance of trade in goods stood at USD -5.97 billion.

Read more about International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) ⬇️ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/export-import/monthly

29/05/2026

LOOK | Atty. Emilio Bernardino “Dino” L. Yulo, Congressman of the 5th District of Negros Occidental, emphasized the assistance provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority, especially through the National ID, in delivering essential government services to the public during the recently held “One Time, Big-Time Serbisyo Caravan” in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental.

According to him, civil servants like him can continue serving their constituents through the PSA’s help, resulting to the efficient delivery of social support services, including AICS, social pension, and SSS-related benefits.

The Caravan held on 28 May 2026 at Binalbagan aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that public services are brought faster and closer to Filipinos.

29/05/2026

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) proudly received top awards from the National Privacy Commission (NPC), winning the Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award for the Public Sector and the Privacy Advocate of the Year Award. Competing alongside the best in each category, these milestones highlight PSA’s commitment to excellence and protecting the privacy and data of every Filipino. The PSA was also named a finalist for the Privacy Initiative of the Year Award.

Atty. Eliezer P. Ambatali, head of the PSA Data Protection and Security Unit received the NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award for the Public Sector, while Atty. Kristine A. Tendencia-Bartolome received the Privacy Advocate of the Year Award.

At the core of the PSA's work — whether in statistics, censuses, civil registration, or National ID — is a steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of data privacy while ensuring the efficient delivery of services to the public.