The Philippine Statistics Authority – Cordillera Administrative Region (PSA-CAR) conducted the Second Level Training for the 2025 Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI) on June 24-25, 2025 at Prince Plaza Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City.

The QSPBI is a designated statistical activity designed to generate quarterly data on employment, compensation, revenue/sales, production, inventory, and capacity utilization. Nationwide, the survey covers 6,000 sample establishments each quarter. Of this, 112 samples are from the Cordillera region, distributed as follows: Abra – 6; Apayao – 1; Benguet – 88; Ifugao – 4; Kalinga -12; and Mountain Province – 1. respectively.

PSA Central Office Statistical Specialist I Carol A. Alonzo, Statistical Analyst Jason R. Villena, and PSA–CAR Senior Statistical Specialist Brozybroz Y. Mateo served as trainers during the two-day activity. To ensure the smooth implementation of QSPBI operations, focal and alternate focal persons in attendance are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of, and strict adherence to, the prescribed instructions and guidelines.

Distribution of questionnaires for this quarter is scheduled within the third week of July 2025.

The PSA encourages establishments to support the 2025 QSPBI by providing accurate and truthful information. All data collected from sample respondents are treated with strict confidentiality and are protected under Republic Act 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Rest assured, the Information provided will not be used for purposes of taxation, investigation, or regulation.

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VILLAFE P. ALIBUYOG
Regional Director

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