15 March 2023 – PSA, Malita, Davao Occidental. The Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC) of Davao Occidental conducted its first quarter meeting for year 2023 on 15 March 2023 at Training Room, 3^rd Flr, Philippine Statistics Authority Davao Occidental Provincial Statistical Office, National Highway, Poblacion Malita, Davao Occidental. The meeting was presided by PSC Chairperson and Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, Maria Theresa M. Ypil, EnP of the Provincial Planning and Development Office of the Province of Davao Occidental. 
 

The meeting was attended by 15 out of 25 member-agencies. Represented agencies during the meeting were: SPAMAST, 73rd Infantry Battalion, 10th Infantry Division, Provincial Agricultural Office, Provincial Public Employment Services Office, Provincial Veterinary Office, Davao Occidental Provincial Police Office, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, Department of Education - Schools Division of Davao Occidental, and Municipal Planning and Development Offices of Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos, Malita, and Sta. Maria.

The following are the provisional agenda for the 2023 1^st Quarter Meeting:

1. Reading of Minutes of the Previous Meeting

2. Business Arising from the Previous Minutes

3. Demography 101

4. Briefing on Agriculture Surveys

3. Presentation and Adoption of 2022 Survey Results

4. Status of Countryside In Figures

5. Status and Timetable of 2023 CBMS implementation

6. 2023 Statistical Agenda

7. Statistical Activities for 2023

8. Other Arising Agenda for 2023

The PSC, is the policy-making body on statistical terms, conducts quarterly meetings to discuss statistical challenges, any other important issues, and the resolution of statistical issues in the province. The Philippine Statistics Authority Davao Occidental Provincial Statistical Office recognizes the importance of the well-representation of local offices and agencies in addressing statistical issues.