Bicol Region's Economy Expands by 5.7 percent in 2016

The economy of the Bicol Region expanded to 5.7 percent in 2016, slower than the 8.9 percent growth recorded in 2015. Industry and Services spurs the region’s economy albeit recording decelerated growths.

CRVS Comic Book Making Contest-Regional Elimination

The PSA-RSSO V, joined in the celebration of the 2017 Civil Registration Month as they held a CRVS Comic Book Making Contest-Regional Elimination. There were three (3) entries received for the said elimination coming from the provinces of Catanduanes and Sorsogon, and an entry from the Statistical Operations and Coordination Division (SOCD). After review and deliberation, it was decided that the entry submitted by SOCD be the official entry for the national selection to be concluded on 10 March 2017 at PSA Manila.

2017 Regional Civil Registration Quiz

PSA RSSO V Conducted the 2017 Civil Registration Quiz at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Multi-Purpose Hall, Legazpi City. Each of the Provincial office held a provincial elimination prior to the conduct of the Regional Championship. The said CR Quiz was limited to MCRs and regular employees only. During the competition, the Provincial Offices were represented by the top three (3) winners of their respective offices. There were a total of eighteen (18) knowledgeable MCRs who battled wits and proved mastery on Civil Registration matters.

Training on the Authority to Solemnize Marriage

PSA RSSO V conducted Training on the Registration of Authority to Solemnize Marriage held at PSA RSSO V training room. The aim of the training is to update knowledge and address issues and concerns regarding the application for Certificate of Registration of Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM). There were 35 participants composed of Solemnizing Officers from different sects and the respective Registration Officer II, together with the Focal person, of each of the Provincial Office.

Government Agencies Supports Civil Registration Month

In order to promote awareness on the Civil Registration Month Celebration, RSSO V solicited support and participation from partner agencies through display of streamers in the conspicuous area of their respective offices. Most of the agencies answered the request and hanged a support streamer on their offices until the end of the month long celebration.

Handog Birth Certificate: Adopt-a-Day Care Center 2017

As one of the means of giving back to its stakeholders, PSA RSSO V conducted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dubbed as Handog Birth Certificate: Adopt-a-Day Care Center on February 9, 2017 at Sampaguita Day Care Center, Sitio Tico-tico, Barangay Taysan, Legazpi City. In order to make this event possible, all PSA RSSO V employees generously shared their blessings by shouldering the expenses of the said activity.

Bicol Region's Family Income Reaches 90.3B

The total family income in Bicol Region for the year 2003 reached P90.3 billion at constant 2000 prices. This figure accounted for a 4.3 percent share to the country's total family income generated in 2003. Within the 3-year span, the region's total family income went up by 5.4 percent from P85.7 billion in 2000.

Bicol Region Posts Fastest Economic Growth in 2015

The economy of the Bicol Region accelerated to 8.4 percent in 2015, almost double its pace in 2014. Consequently, the region topped in terms of growth among other regions nationwide. Industry accelerated faster than Services, but both boosted the region’s economy.

Bicol Region Records Fastest Economic Growth in 2013

Bicol Region’s economy expanded by 9.4 percent in 2013, the fastest growth among regions of the country. All sectors performed well with Services turning in the strongest performance.

Services remained the biggest contributor to Bicol’s economy accounting for 57.0 percent of the region’s output. The share of Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishery (AHFF) slightly decreased from 24.4 percent in 2012 to 23.4 percent while Industry’s contribution stood at 19.6 percent.

Poverty Incidence in the Bicol Region Hardly Improved in 2009

The National Statistical Coordination Board, Regional Statistical Coordination Unit V is an awardee of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in recognition as source of information for regional economic developments under the category “Outstanding Information Support”.

Philippine Statistics Authority|RSSO V

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