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Western Visayas bags 2nd Place Award in 3rd PSA Quiz Bee National Finals

 

Western Visayas representative, Mr. Elfred John C. Abacan of University of the Philippines Visayas emerged as 2nd place during the 3rd PSA Quiz Bee National Finals on 05 October 2023 in Century Park Hotel, Metro Manila.
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Western Visayas joins the 2nd Philippine Data Festival

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VI together with its Provincial Statistical Offices joined the 2nd Philippine Data Festival held on 03-04 October 2023 at Century Park Hotel, Metro Manila. The students and…
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Summary Inflation Report Consumer Price Index in Western Visayas for September 2023

 

Western Visayas headline inflation or overall inflation increased to 6.6 percent in September, from 6.1 percent in August 2023. The inflation rate in September 2022 was higher at 7.5 percent.
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34th National Statistics Month Celebration in WV Kicks Off

 

Western Visayas joins the nation in the month-long celebration of the 34th National Statistics Month (NSM) in October. The celebration kicked off with an opening ceremony spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) VI at SM City Iloilo Activity…
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PhilSys Registration in Region 6 Surpasses 6.3 Million as PSA Expands Outreach

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Regional Statistical Services Office VI is committed to extending the reach of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) to every corner of Region 6, ensuring that Filipinos from all walks of life are…
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PSA Introduces 'PhilSys on Wheels' to Extend PhilSys Registration

 

Region 6, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is proud to introduce "PhilSys On Wheels," an innovative mode of registration that brings the PhilSys directly to the doorsteps of communities, particularly in far-flung areas. This…
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31 Participants Successfully Update Demographics during Iloilo City's PhilSys Updating Service Pilot

 

Region 6, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is pleased to announce the successful pilot implementation of the PhilSys Updating Service in Iloilo City Midtown Fixed Registration Center (FRC) from September 28 to 30, 2023. This…
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UPV Contestant to Represent Western Visayas in the 3rd National PSA Quiz Bee

 

University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) representative, Mr. Elfred John C. Abacan emerged as champion during the 3rd Quiz Bee Regional Elimination spearheaded by the Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA RSSO…
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PSA 6 to conduct 3rd PSA Quiz Bee Regional Elimination on 20 September 2023

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA RSSO) VI announces the conduct of the 3rd PSA Quiz Bee Regional Elimination. The said activity will be on September 20, 2023, 1:00PM at RDC Hall, National Economic and…
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Corn Production in Western Visayas Second Quarter of 2023

 

The total corn production of Western Visayas in the second quarter of 2023 was estimated at 34,639.58 metric tons (MT) which was 11.13 percent higher than the previous year's corn production. Similarly, the region's recorded total area harvested was…
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Fisheries Production in Western Visayas Second Quarter of 2023

 

The total fisheries production in Western Visayas in the second quarter of 2023 was estimated at 93,993 metric tons (MT). The production decreased by 0.27 percent or about 252 MT less from the same quarter of 2022's reported volume of production.…
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Palay Production in Western Visayas Second Quarter of 2023

 

The total palay production of Western Visayas in the second quar6ter of 2023 was estimated at 129,475.94 metric tons (MT). It decreased by 3.82 percent or 5,142.82 MT less compared with the same quarter of 2022. Likewise, the total area harvested in…
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Summary Inflation Report Consumer Price Index in Western Visayas for August 2023

 

Western Visayas headline inflation or overall inflation increased to 6.1 percent in August 2023, from 5.8 percent in July 2023. In August 2022, inflation rate was higher at 7.4 percent.
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PSA Western Visayas to conduct Census of Agriculture and Fisheries on 04 September 2023

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region VI announces the conduct of the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF). The period of enumeration is from 04 September to 25 October, approximately 45 working days including Saturdays and…
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PSA 6 held its Pres Launch for the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF)

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region VI conducted a press launch on the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) on 01 September 2023 at Days Hotel, Iloilo City. The PSA is set to carry out the 2022 CAF, a large-scale government…
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Livestock and Poultry Production in Western Visayas: Second Quarter of 2023

 

Three of the four livestock animal types in Western Visayas recorded increased production during the second quarter of 2023 compared with the same quarter last year.
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2022 NDHS Result in Western Visayas: HIV Knowledge, Chronic and Infectious Diseases, Women Empowerment and Domestic Violence

 

Results show that 97% of women aged 15 to 49 in Western Visayas have heard of HIV or AIDS. Among those who have heard of HIV or AIDS, 66% of women are knowledgeable that using condom can prevent HIV or AIDS. Moreover, 68% said that limiting sex to…
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2022 NDHS Result in Western Visayas: Maternal Health, Child Status, Childhood Mortality

 

In Western Visayas, the percentage of women with a live birth two years preceding the survey who received antenatal care from a skilled provider increased from 84% in 1993 to 97% in 2022. Further, women who had four or more ANC visits increased from…
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2022 NDHS Result in Western Visayas: Fertility, Family Planning, Teenage Pregnancy, Motherhood

 

Based on the results of the 2022 NDHS, the total fertility rate in the Philippines is 1.9 children per woman for the 3-year period preceding the survey. For Western Visayas, Fertility Rate is 2.2 children per woman. Fertility has decreased…
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PSA RSSO VI celebrates 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week with FPDAIC, Inc.

 

The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office VI (PSA RSSO VI), in line with upholding the "No One Left Behind" goal and showcasing unity and inclusive society, celebrated the 45th National Disability Prevention and…
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