Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Davao Occidental conducted a two-day Demography 101 training workshop for the first batch of participants coming from the member agencies of the Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC) on 25-26 May 2023 at Training Room, Davao Occidental Provincial Statistical Office, National Highway, Poblcaion, Malita Davao Occidental.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Davao Occidental, as the vice chairperson of the Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC), recognizes the importance of conducting such statistical training that will capacitate PSC members in understanding demographic structure of a locality in order to plan public intervention to address arising social issues.

A total of 24 participants from PSC member agencies attended the onsite training. The program started with a roll call of all participants by SSII Rodon S. Tahil. PSA Davao Occidental Chief Statistical Specialist Jessie A. Madulin then expressed his gratitude and welcomes all the participants during his opening message. Meanwhile, PSA RSSO XI Statistical Operations and Coordination Division Officer-in-Charge, Supervising   Statistical Specialist Ma. Leah C. Magracia and Senior Statistical Specialist Corazon P. Dres served as resource persons during the training.

After the lecture series, Provincial Planning and Development Office - Computer Programmer I Alcheme B. Dumdum, Provincial Agrarian Reform Office - Planning Officer II Eric James A. Alcala, and Provincial Public Employment Services Office - Employment Focal Darius C. Daliva shared their impressions on the two-day training. All were grateful for the learning experience and shared that it helped them better understand demography data in a technical and analytical approach.

In recognition for participants who were able to submit workshop outputs earlier, top three of them were rewarded. Afterwards, all participants were awarded a certificate of completion.

The event concluded with a closing message from Supervising Statistical Specialist Munria L. Banto. She thanked everyone for their participation and hope that with this training, PSC members will have a good opportunity to grow their knowledge in understanding demography data and its participation in local decision-making.

The training was essential for all agencies, more importantly, its local planners and implementers. The initiative of PSA in conducting this training is driven by the goal of PSC in equipping and up-scaling the statistical arms of the province.

APPROVED FOR RELEASE:

JESSIE A. MADULIN
Chief Statistical Specialist