14-16 April 2025 - Zamboanga City. The Philippine Statistics Authority-Regional Statistical Services Office IX (PSA-RSSO IX) conducted the 1st Quarter 2025 Regional Data Review (RDR) on Agricultural Statistics (AgStat), led by OIC CRASD Chief George B. Serilla and PSA Central Office representative Statistical Specialist I Jeneva E. Rim.

Attendees included were Chief Statistical Specialist Atty. Richard D. Tabigne of PSO-Zamboanga Sibugay, Chief Statistical Specialist Dimna P. Bienes of PSO-Zamboanga del Sur, OIC Chief Statistical Specialist Andres S. Tapales Jr. of PSO-Zamboanga del Norte, and regional and provincial focal persons for Agricultural Statistics.

OIC CRASD Chief George B. Serilla and Statistical Analyst Robert D. Caranzo, the Regional Focal Person for AgStat, facilitated the 3-day review.

The RDR involved reviewing provincial-level data to ensure consistency and accuracy before finalizing regional estimates, focusing on aggregated data for areas like animal, poultry, and egg production, crops, palay, and corn. The review aimed to validate AgStat preliminary estimates based on Provincial Data Review (PDR) results. Data reviews are crucial for reliable agricultural statistics, informing decision-making in the sector.

The 3-day Regional Data Review concluded with a closing message from OIC SOCD Chief Ma. Flerida E. Tan.

GEORGE B. SERILLA
(Officer-In-Charge)
OIC CRASD Chief
PSA IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

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