This year marks the 32nd celebration of the National Statistics Month (NSM) with the theme: “NSM @32 Revving Up for Economic and Social Recovery Through Evidence-Based Policies”. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of statistics as bases for policy decisions to address the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19.
In line with this year’s celebration, PSA Siquijor Provincial Statistical Office held a lecture entitled “Infection/Prevention & Control: Orientation on Covid-19” on October 1, 2021 via simultaneous face-to-face and virtual platforms. This lecture aims to empower employees by incorporating COVID-19 prevention practices for a safe environment for everyone by reducing the risk of the potential spread of the coronavirus. In attendance were the regular employees and contract of service workers (COSW) of Siquijor PSO. 
In her welcome remarks, Chief Statistical Specialist Aurelia M. Canda welcomed all those in attendance, both physically and virtually. CSS Canda expressed her gratitude to the resource speaker for taking time out of her busy schedule to share with the office valuable insights as we respond to the challenges of COVID-19.
In collaboration with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Rowena Lapinig Maputi, administrator of PRC in Siquijor Province, shared her expertise virtually in the management of COVID-19 specifically on practical and cost-effective strategies in preventing the spread of infection and managing ways to control it. 

In this month-long celebration of NSM, SuSS Joselito C. Maghanoy hoped that COVID-19 cases will continue to decline in the province and further emphasized the need to protect oneself and embody good health in these uncertain times as the office continue to fulfill its mandate.

(SGD.) AURELIA M. CANDA
Chief Statistical Specialist