Addressing the need for relevant and disaggregated data at the local level, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), through the Regional Division CAR, has compiled and released the first edition of the Countryside in Figures (CIF) for Apayao Province in CD-ROM format. The NSCB RDCAR has already prepared similar publications for the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mt. Province. This maiden edition for Apayao Province provides provincial data and municipal disaggregation of statistics, whenever available on various sectors, such as governance, income and expenditures, labor and employment, agriculture, education, health, fiscal administration and public order and safety. The seven municipalities of the province have been ranked according to these indicators and these rankings can be used as reference in comparing the performance of the municipalities in various areas of interest. The publication features sectoral highlights to guide our data users in their analysis.

We hope that this publication will serve the need for more comprehensive statistics, which can be used in planning, decision-making and policy setting towards effective governance and public service at the local level.

This publication was made possible due to the assistance of the Provincial Government of Apayao, through the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), in coordinating the data collection at the provincial and municipal level.

For subscription, inquiries and other information needs, please visit or call, the National Statistical Information Center, CAR Branch based at the National Statistical Coordination Board CAR office located at #39 Upper Engineer's Hill, Baguio City at telephone number. (074)4449234 or email address: nscbcar@yahoo.com. For inquiries on the CIF-Apayao, contact Mr. Aldrin Bahit or Ms. Georgina Saldo, NSCB Regional Division CAR.

BENJAMIN Y. NAVARRO
Regional Head