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Philippine Statistics Authority

Region VII - Central Visayas


Engr. ARIEL E. FLORENDO Regional Director
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Regional Statistical Figures

Demography	as of August 1, 2015
Total Population	7,396,898
Population Density	466
Annual Population Growth Rate (2010-2015)	1.76

Price Indices	February 2019
Consumer Price Index (2012=100)	122.8
Inflation Rate	3.5
Purchasing power of the peso	0.81
Domestic Trade	1st Qtr 2017
Coastwise trade
Quantity*	603,484
Value*	32,447,608
Air trade
Quantity*	895
Value*	28,748

*(Quantity in thousand tons; value in P1,000)

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Latest in Central Visayas

“10-Year Challenge” of marriage statistics

Reference Number: 2019-SR07-005

Release Date: 28 February 2019

During a span of a decade, the total number of registered marriages in the Philippines dropped by 11 percent, that is from 490,054 in 2007 to 434,932 in 2017. The decrease is visible across regions except Central Visayas and ARMM showing an increase in the number during the 10-year period. In 2017, CALABARZON had the most number of recorded marriages with 58,152, higher than the National Capital region with 55,570. Region III ranks third with 51,027. The lowest is spotted in ARMM but it has the largest percent increase within the period of about 48 percent, from 1,474 in 2007 to 2,177 in 2017. Read more about “10-Year Challenge” of marriage statistics.

PSA 7 joins Sub-committee Meeting on Migration and Development

Reference Number: 2019-NA07-009

Release Date: 27 February 2019

The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 7, is the highest policy-making body in the region and serves as the counterpart of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board at the subnational level. It is also the primary institution that coordinates and sets the direction of all economic and social development efforts in the region. It serves as a forum where local efforts can be related and integrated with national development initiatives. In order for the RDC to fully implement its objectives, it is organized into major committees namely: Executive Committee (ExeCom), the four Sectoral Committees (Social Development, Economic Development, Infrastructure Development, and Development Administration), and an Advisory Committee. Each of the committee has its own functions as to its description and coverage. Read more about PSA 7 joins Sub-committee Meeting on Migration and Development.

PSA 7 hosts Tri-Regional PSCED Dissemination Forum

Reference Number: 2019-NA07-008

Release Date: 27 February 2019

Pursuant to Republic Act 10625, also known as the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is mandated to prescribe and maintain uniform statistical standards and classification systems to harmonize and ensure comparability of government statistics based on international standards/guidelines, such as the United Nations international standard classification systems. One of the national standard classification systems being maintained by the PSA is the Philippine Standard Classification of Education (PSCED). The PSCED is a detailed classification of all educational levels in the Philippine educational system. It is based upon two principal criteria, namely (1) level of education, and (2) subject-matter content of the study. It is patterned after the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the purpose of assembling, compiling, and presenting education statistics, both nationally and internationally. Read more about PSA 7 hosts Tri-Regional PSCED Dissemination Forum.

January 2019 Consumer Price Index (CPI), Inflation Rate (IR), Purchasing Power of Peso (PPP) of Central Visayas

Reference Number: 2019-SR07-004

Release Date: 27 February 2019

Central Visayas’ inflation rate further decelerated to 4.4 percent in January 2019. The inflation was higher compared to last year of the same period at 3.0 percent. In the previous month, inflation was posted at 5.3 percent (Table A). Inflation rate during the month was eleventh to the highest since January 2015 (Table C). Read more about January 2019 Consumer Price Index (CPI), Inflation Rate (IR), Purchasing Power of Peso (PPP) of Central Visayas.

October 2018 Employment Rate in Central Visayas (Preliminary Results)

Reference Number: 2018-SR07-003

Release Date: 11 February 2019

The Labor Force Survey (LFS) is one of the nationwide household surveys undertaken quarterly which provides up-to-date information on the Philippine labor force and its characteristics. This survey gathers data on the demographic and socio- economic characteristics of the population and aims to provide a quantitative framework for the preparation of plans and formulation of policies affecting the labor market. Read more about October 2018 Employment Rate in Central Visayas (Preliminary Results).

PSA-7 Celebrates 29th Civil Registration Month

Reference Number: 2019-PR07-003

Release Date: 1 February 2019

The Philippine Statistics Authority Region VII celebrates the Civil Registration Month (CRM) this February 2019. This is the 29th year of the CRM with the theme “Inclusive and Responsive CRVS: Working Smarter Through Innovation.” Former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III signed Proclamation No 1106 reaffirming the country’s commitment to achieve universal civil registration and improved vital statistics. This is in support to the Asia-Pacific Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Decade, 2015-2024 that every birth must be registered by 2024 through a well-functioning CRVS system. A CRM Standee will be displayed at the CRS Serbilis Outlet so that all clients can have the opportunity to take pictures signifying the “getting everybody in the picture” to capture all unregistered birth. The standee is also provided with CRM Information Brochures and materials. Read more about PSA-7 Celebrates 29th Civil Registration Month.

Service Time Performance of Cebu Serbilis Outlet averages to 97 percent in 2018

Reference Number: 2019-NA07-007

Release Date: 30 January 2019

As one of the Civil Registration System (CRS) operating outlets in the country, Cebu City CRS Serbilis Outlet achieved an average of 97.44 percent in terms of service time delivery based on the its Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in 2018. This means that 97.44% of the transactions or applications were processed within the service time requirement after payment. The total transactions for the outlet in 2018 was recorded at 977,048. Read more about Service Time Performance of Cebu Serbilis Outlet averages to 97 percent in 2018.