The month of February is celebrated in the Philippines as the Civil Registration Month, in line with this celebration Philippine Statistical Office – Davao Occidental headed by Chief Statistical Specialist Jessie A. Madulin initiated a School Forum on Civil Registration at Holy Cross of Malita at Brgy. Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental on 20 February 2023. 
 

The forum was conducted by Chief Statistical Specialist Jessie A. Madulin himself. It was attended by the students and faculty from the said school. A total of more or less 200 teachers and students were in attendance during the said forum.

The presentation consists of 2 topics which CSS Jessie A. Madulin discussed, topic 1 was about the history and background of Civil registration. On the other hand, the second topic was about the different laws that affects the civil status of a person. Attendees were enthusiastically and interestingly listening during the discussion, as they asked questions and clarification during the open forum. After the speaker answers the queries made by both the teachers and student, the program concludes with a photo opportunity. Teachers of Holy Cross of Malita were thankful for the effort made by the PSA as it enlightens their mind about the process that should be done specially when it comes to problems with their civil registry documents.