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2024-NA61-044
The Municipality of Larena successfully convened its 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) and Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Municipal Census Coordinating Board (MCCB) on 16 May 2024, paving the way towards the simultaneous conduct of 2024 POPCEN-CBMS of the Philippine Statistics Authority. The meeting, held at the at SB Session Hall, Poblacion Norte, Larena, Siquijor, was well-attended by the members of the MCCB.
The CBMS is a crucial initiative mandated by Republic Act No. 11315, aimed at collecting essential data to support evidence-based policymaking and the efficient implementation of government programs at the local level. This initiative is led by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in collaboration with local government units.
During the convening, Statistical Specialist II Rizalyn Teodora G. Postrado presented the over-view of the 2024 POPCEN-CBMS rollout, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among all distinguished members of the MCCB. She outlined the objectives, legal bases, rationale, scope and coverage, reference date and enumeration period of the 2024 POPCEN-CBMS, ensuring that all collected data would comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and other relevant laws.
Additionally, Statistical Specialist II Rosario S. Atay also discussed the roles and responsibilities of each member of the MCCB, including logistics for the upcoming data collection phase. This phase involves a comprehensive enumeration of all households, geotagging of service facilities, and government projects within the municipality, scheduled from July to September 2024. Training sessions for Census Area Supervisors (CAS), Team Supervisors (TS), and Enumerators (EN) to be hired are also planned out to ensure efficient and secure data collection.
Municipal Mayor Cyrus Vincent M. Calibo expressed his strong support and participation for the 2024 POPCEN-CBMS, noting its potential to enhance local governance through precise, data-driven insights. The data to be gathered will aid in updating population, refining social protection program beneficiaries, preparing for future elections, and enhancing the distribution of shares of Local Government Units in the National Tax Allocation (NTA).
The convening of the 2024 POPCEN-CBMS Municipal Census Coordinating Board in the Municipality of Larena marked a significant step towards fostering data-driven development and better local government services. By utilizing the CBMS, the municipality aims to foster sustainable development and improve the well-being of its residents through reliable and comprehensive data.
(SGD) JOSELITO C. MAGHANOY
(Supervising Statistical Specialist)/
Officer-in-Charge
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