The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully conducted the 2022 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) Regional Data Dissemination Forum and the 2024 Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI) Regional Respondents Forum on 03 December 2024, in Legazpi City, Albay. The forum emphasized the vital role of businesses in producing reliable statistics for informed decision-making and sustainable development planning.

The event recognized exemplary respondents from Catanduanes for their support in data collection:

2022 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI):

• Catanduanes Tribune 

• Alfonso Maria Fusco Children’s Home Inc. 

• ARDCI Prime Security Services 

• Immaculate Heart of Mary Hospital Inc. 

• Jerry T. Ang, CPA

2024 Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI):

• Regina Shipping Lines Inc. 

• Virac Tridom Construction Corp.

PSA extended its gratitude for their contributions, underscoring the importance of statistical planning and coordination in fostering data-driven governance. The event also highlighted the preliminary result of 2022 ASPBI and how such survey serves as indicator in economic accounts.

CSS Anavi F. Camacho commended the sample establishments for their cooperation, reaffirming the PSA's commitment to partnerships that enhance statistical services and support national development.