25th National Statistics Month — Call for Activities

October 2, 2014 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 040-14 TO : BLGF Central and Regional Directors of This Bureau and All Others Concerned SUBJECT : 25th National Statistics Month Call for Activities For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of the Letter dated September 08, 2014 of Ms. Lisa Grace S. Bersales, Ph.D., National Statistician, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the PSA Memorandum Circular No. 01-2014 the Celebration of the 25th National Statistics Month in October 2014 regarding the abovementioned subject. The BLGF Central and Regional Directors are hereby instructed to take note of the above and all BLGF Offices are encouraged to participate thereof. Please be guided accordingly. (SGD.) SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT Republic of the Philippines PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY PSA-CTCO-14-27 Ref. No. NSCB-2014-0813-27 September 8, 2014 Atty. Salvador M. Del Castillo OIC, Executive Director Bureau of Local Government and Finance 8th Floor EDPC Bldg., BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila Dear Executive Director Del Castillo: 25th National Statistics Month Call for Activities On behalf of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS), we would like to thank the Bureau of Local Government and Finance for its support and participation in the observance of the 24th National Statistics Month (NSM) last year. llcd In October 2014, we will once again celebrate the NSM, now on its 25th year with the theme "NSM at 25 and Beyond: Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic Integration" highlighting the objective of the newly established Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to be a solid and responsive Philippine Statistical System (PSS). In this regard, we are pleased to provide you with PSA Memorandum Circular No. 01-14, dated August 28, 2014 issued by the Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Chairperson, PSA Board Arsenio M. Balisacan, enjoining the participation of various sectors in the observance of the NSM (Annex PSA-CTCO-14-08-01), for your guidance. Pursuant to the NSM Memorandum Circular, we would like to request your agency for the following: a) Submission of your planned NSM activities on or before September 19, 2014, preferably in Excel format using PSA-NSM Form 1-Call for Activities (Annex PSA-CTCO-14-08-02). For further question and clarification, the 25th NSM Secretariat thru Ms. Maria Fe M. Talento and/or Juan O. Miralles can be reached at telefax numbered 895-2436 or 890-9404. Submission can be done thru their email address [emailprotected] and [emailprotected], or the hard copy can be sent to the NSM Secretariat at the following address: 25th NSM Secretariat c/o Statistical Programs, Policies and Advocacy Division PSA-Makati 2nd Floor Midland Buendia Bldg. 403 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City b) Hanging of streamer during the NSM celebration using the prescribed format (Annex PSA-CTCO-14-08-03), and IHDCcT c) Financial contribution of at least PhP15,000.00 to the NSM funds as stipulated under Item 7 of the PSA Memorandum Circular. The NSM funds shall defray the expenses for activities such as interagency forum/workshop, interagency tree planting activities, meetings of the Steering Committee and Subcommittees, printing of NSM promotional materials and other publicity activities. For this purpose, we have also attached the pledge form (Annex PSA-CTCO-14-08-04) and draft Memorandum of Agreement (Annex PSA-CTCO-14-08-05) to facilitate your review of our request. We would also like to inform you that the search for the NSM Best Activity by Category in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been institutionalized, and you may wish to consider this in the planning of your agency's NSM activities. Thank you and best regards. Very truly yours, (SGD.) LISA GRACE S. BERSALES, Ph.D. National Statistician ANNEX PSA-CTCO-14-08-01 PSA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01-14 TO : The Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Offices, and Instrumentalities of the National Government, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, Local Government Units, and the Private Sector SUBJECT : Celebration of the 25th National Statistics Month in October 2014 1. Purpose This Memorandum Circular is issued to enjoin all agencies of the government, local government units, academic institutions, and the private sector at the national and subnational levels to actively participate in and support the celebration of the 25th National Statistics Month in October 2014 . This activity is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 647, Declaring the Month of October of Every Year as the National Statistics Month , issued on September 20, 1990 by the then President Corazon C. Aquino. DAEaTS 2. Objectives The observance of this event has two-fold objectives, viz. : (a) to promote, enhance, and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics to the different sectors of society; and (b) to elicit the cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality and standards of statistics in the country. 3. Theme and Sub-Theme The 25th NSM shall have the following theme: NSM at 25 and Beyond: Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic Integration with Filipino translation: Ang NSM sa Ika-25 Taon at Higit: Matatag at Nakatutugong Sistemang Pang-estadistika ng Pilipinas bilang Pagtaguyod sa Globalisasyon at Integrasyong Pang-ekonomiya ng Rehiyon This theme may be translated into other major Philippine dialects. Depending on the focus and direction of its statistical activities, an agency or region may choose to have its own sub-theme. DcaCSE 4. Suggested Activities Activities in support of the NSM may be undertaken by an agency or a region in accordance with the capabilities of the participating agencies/regions. These may be in the form of symposia, workshops, orientation seminars, exhibits, slide shows, and publication of statistical reports, indicators, and other relevant information, among others, with particular emphasis on the theme and the agency's/region's sub-theme, if any. Participating agencies are requested to display NSM streamers in their building facade throughout the month of October following the prescribed streamer format. Likewise, agencies are encouraged to disseminate the NSM Calendar of Activities, posters, and other promotional materials to be provided by the NSM Secretariat. 5. Coordination of Activities at the National Level To oversee and coordinate the implementation of the various activities and programs to be undertaken during the month-long celebration, a 25th NSM Steering Committee will be established to be composed of representatives from the following government departments and agencies and academic institutions: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Civil Service Commission (CSC) EcAHDT Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Department of Agriculture (DA) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Department of Education (DepEd) Department of Energy (DOE) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Department of Finance (DOF) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Department of Health (DOH) Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Department of Justice (DOJ) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department of National Defense (DND) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) CDHacE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Department of Tourism (DOT) Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Governance Commission on GOCCs (GCG) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) University of the Philippines Institute of Statistics (UP INSTAT) University of the Philippines School of Statistics (UPSS) The Committee shall be chaired by the PSA National Statistician and co-chaired by the Executive Director from the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute. Various subcommittees with specific terms of reference shall also be established. The PSA-Makati's Technical Staff shall serve as secretariat to the Steering Committee and subcommittees. DHACES 6. Coordination of Activities at the Subnational Level For the regional NSM celebration, the Regional Statistical Coordination Committees (RSCCs) under the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) are hereby designated as the coordination bodies for all NSM activities. The PSA Regional Offices (PSA ROs) shall provide technical and administrative support to their respective RSCCs. 7. Fund Contribution The participating agencies/organizations in the NSM celebration are requested to earmark funds for their respective activities as well as for common NSM activities. While funds of participating agencies for their own celebration shall come from their respective agencies, the funds for common NSM activities such as interagency forum, publicity and promotional materials, and other interagency activities shall be sought from contributions and participating agencies and other possible donors, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA). Each agency shall be requested to contribute at least Fifteen Thousand Pesos (PhP15,000.00) and the PSA-Makati is hereby designated to administer the NSM funds . Funds needed for the NSM opening and closing ceremonies shall be provided by the host agencies. 8. Submission of Agency Activities Participating agencies/organizations at the national level and in the National Capital Region (NCR) are requested to submit a detailed list of their proposed NSM activities, following a prescribed format, to the NSM Steering Committee through the NSM Secretariat at PSA-Makati, 2nd Floor Midland Buendia Building, 403 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City on or before August 29, 2014, in order to synchronize all efforts for the celebration. Further inquiries may be coursed through the NSM Secretariat at telefax numbered 895-2436 and 890-9404, or email address [emailprotected]. HAICET Participating agencies/organizations in all regions are requested to submit their activities to their respective RSCCs through the NEDA Regional Director (RSCC Chairperson), except in Region 4B which are to be submitted to the RDC-Sectoral Concerns on Macroeconomic Development Administration (SCMDA). All concerned are hereby urged to cooperate in ensuring the attainment of the objectives of the NSM. National line agencies are enjoined to issue special orders/circulars encouraging the participation of their field offices in the subnational celebration of the NSM. Whenever necessary, the PSA National Statistician shall issue additional guidelines for the successful conduct of the event. (SGD.) ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Chairperson, PSA Board ANNEX PSA-CTCO-14-08-02 25th National Statistics Month Calendar of Activities Agency: _______________ Contact Person: _______________ Telephone Numbers: _______________ Fax No: _______________ Email Address: _______________ Sponsoring Estimated Date Activity Type* Venue/Time Agency Cost** Remarks ________ __________ _________ __________ ________ __________ __________ ________ __________ _________ __________ ________ __________ __________ ________ __________ _________ __________ ________ __________ __________ ________ __________ _________ __________ ________ __________ __________ ________ __________ _________ __________ ________ __________ __________ * Type: refers to the type of activity, e.g. , symposium, workshop, conference, exhibit, lecture, film showing, statistical quiz, motorcade, slogan/essay/oratorical contest, etc. ** Estimated Cost may include direct expenses, e.g. , Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses and other expenditures, incurred by the agency for the organization and implementation of the identified NSM activity. Prepared by: Approved by: ____________________ (Head of Agency)_______________ Date: _______________ Date: ________________________ ANNEX PSA-CTCO-14-08-03 NSM Streamer/Tarpaulin Format ANNEX PSA-CTCO-14-08-04 25th National Statistics Month PLEDGE OF CONTRIBUTION As support to the month-long celebration of the 25th National Statistics Month (NSM) , the _________________________ (agency) will contribute an amount of P__________ (amount) to the common fund to cover the expenses of the different NSM activities. aHSCcE The check will be made available upon the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Financial Requirements for the Activities of the 25th NSM. __________________________________ (SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME) __________________________________ (DESIGNATION) __________________________________ (DATE) ANNEX PSA-CTCO-14-08-05 Memorandum of Agreement FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 25TH NATIONAL STATISTICS MONTH (NSM) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the following parties: The PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), with principal address at 2nd and 5th Floors, Midland Buendia Building, 403 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City, and represented by it's National Statistician , LISA GRACE S. BERSALES; and The (name of agency) with principal address at (address of agency) and represented by its (name & designation of head of agency); WHEREAS, under Presidential Proclamation No. 647, the National Statistics Month (NSM) shall be held every October with the following two-fold objectives: (a) to promote, enhance and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of statistics to the different sectors of the society; and (b) to elicit the cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality and standard of statistics in the country; SACHcD WHEREAS, PSA Memorandum Circular No. 01-14 dated ______ 2014 created a Steering Committee for the 25th NSM composed of various government agencies and private institutions engaged in the generation and/or utilization of statistics; WHEREAS, the 25th NSM celebration shall have for its theme. "NSM at 25 Years and Beyond: Solid and Responsive Philippine Statistical System in Support of Globalization and Regional Economic Integration" WHEREAS, the above Memorandum Circular provided that the participating agencies shall earmark funds for their respective agencies as well as common activities for the 25th NSM; WHEREAS, the Memorandum Circular provides among others, that participating agencies shall be requested to contribute at least Fifteen Thousand Pesos (P15,000.00) each, payable to National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), to fund all NSM activities, from preparatory work, celebration proper, to post evaluation. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the contracting parties hereby agree to the following: 1. The (Name of agency) shall contribute the amount of Fifteen Thousand Pesos (15,000.00) to cover the expenses for the NSM activities which shall be made payable to the National Statistical Coordination Board on or before 30 August 2014; DEIHAa 2. The NSCB shall acknowledge receipt of funds, deposit same with the Bureau of Treasury in accordance with E.O. 338, series of 1996, utilize the funds for the purpose of the celebration of the NSM and subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations; and 3. The NSCB shall submit a Financial Report every end of the month starting August 2014 to the NSM Steering Committee until all financial transactions related to the NSM have been completed. This Agreement shall take effect upon signing by the contracting parties. Modifications may be made upon written consent of all parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their hands at the City of Makati this _____ day of __________ 2014. LISA GRACE S. BERSALES name of agency head National Statistician designation Philippine Statistics Authority name of agency Signed in the presence of REGINA S. REYES (from the contributing agency) Witness Witness ACKNOWLEDGMENT Republic of the Philippines) Makati City ) ss BEFORE ME, this _____ day of __________ at ______________, Philippines, personally appeared Lisa Grace S. Bersales with Community Tax Certificate No. __________ issued on __________ at __________ and (agency head) with Community Tax Certificate No. __________ issued on __________, 2014 in ____________, known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instruments and acknowledged to me that the same is their free act and deed. SaHTCE This instrument, consisting of (3) pages including this one on which the acknowledgment is written, has been signed on the left hand margin of each page thereof by said parties and their instrumentals, and sealed with my notarial seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the day, in the year and place above written. Doc. no. __________ Page no. __________ Book no. __________ Series of __________