The Philippine Statistics Authority – Cordillera Administrative Region (PSA-CAR) held 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 at the Grand Ballroom, Golden Pine Hotel, Baguio City last 26 November 2024.

Discussions centered on the preliminary results of the 2022 ASPBI. Mr. Aldrin Federico R. Bahit, Jr., Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-CAR, presented the overview of the relative increase of establishments from 2021 and other significant results for 2022.

Senior Statistical Specialist Jerwin C. Resuello PSA Central Office presented the role of QSPBI data in estimating the Gross Domestic Product of the Philippines.

The latter open forum became a platform for valuable discussions on various public inquiries, including the implications of emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on regional employment. The panel reassured participants that PSA will broaden the scope of the survey in the future to include variables related to technology and AI to address their growing impact on industries.

Questions were also raised about the disaggregation of data specific to Baguio City. The PSA clarified that detailed statistics for Baguio are disseminated separately through the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA). Additionally, a suggestion to measure how many people access and utilize these data was proposed to reflect the stakeholders’ interest in enhancing the reach and application of statistical products. In response, the panel promoted the products of PSA and highlighted the Data Enclave program specifically.

The most awaited part of the event was the awarding of plaques to exemplary respondents from the 2022 ASPBI and 2024 QSPBI, honoring their commitment and contributions to the PSA's data collection efforts.

The 2022 ASPBI exemplary respondents were as follows: Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO); Adtempco Coopmart; Isneg Builders & Development Corporation; City Saving Bank Inc.; Texas Instruments Phils Inc.; Porta Vaga Mall; Aurochs Aerospace Precision Manufacturing Corp; King’s College of the Philippines; La Trinidad Water District; Goldrich Construction & Trading; Good News Clinic & Hospital; RBG Computer Cellshop; Lagawe Multipurpose Development Cooperative; Ifugao Water District; Almora General Hospital; Holy Trinity Clinic; and Mountain Province Electric Cooperative  (MOPRECO).

Meanwhile, the 2024 QSPBI exemplary respondents were: Jollibee Bangued Abra;; Isneg Builders & Development Corporation; Baguio Water District; Bonchic; La Trinidad Water District; King’s College of the Philippines; Goldrich Construction & Trading; Jollibee – Baguio Magsaysay; Lagawe Highlands Rural Bank Inc.; JC BAAC Construction Corp; Almora General Hospital; JVA Diagnostic Center and Medical Surgical Clinic; Kalinga College of Science and Technology Inc.; VUC Highland Developers Inc.; Teckon Quarrying; Omengan Construction and Development Corp; Kalinga Apayao Electric Cooperative Inc.; and Mountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO).

VILLAFE P. ALIBUYOG
Regional Director