10/04/2026
The 2023 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data Turnover Ceremony for the City of Zamboanga, held on April 08, 2026 at the City Hall Conference Room, marked a pivotal moment in the city’s journey toward data-driven governance. During the event, the Philippine Statistics Authority - Regional Statistical Services Office IX (PSA RSSO IX) officially turned over the comprehensive 2023 CBMS data to the local government unit, providing city officials with granular information. This turnover represents the culmination of extensive field operations and data processing aimed at capturing the socio-economic profile of Zamboanga’s residents, which is vital for identifying the specific needs of vulnerable sectors.
Key figures in attendance included PSA RSSO IX Regional Director Mewchun WS. Pamaran, SOCD Chief Conrad E. Sontillano, Supervising Statistical Specialist Ma. Flerida E. Tan, and Senior Statistical Specialist Sonia D. Supnet, alongside other dedicated PSA staff who facilitated the rigorous data collection process.