3rd Qtr - Philippine Statistics Authority
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3rd Qtr - Philippine Statistics Authority
On NSO’s 71st Anniversary Administrator Ericta recounts NSO achievements, urges employees to strive harder NSO Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta called on all NSO employees and personnel to continue striving for excellence in the provision of quality public service. In her message during the celebration of the NSO’s 71st Anniversary last August 19 at the NSO-East Avenue, Administrator Ericta attributed the most significant realizations and milestones of the agency to its workforce. Among these achievements were the enjoyment of a good corporate image, provision of more accessible frontline services, continuous generation and dissemination of quality statistics, exploration of strategic information and communication technology initiatives in producing statistical and civil registration services and internal processes, enhanced process management, NSO Administrator Carmelita Ericta == What’s inside == 2012 CAF preparations ..p3 2010 SECE, 2009 STEP ..p3 2011 FHS, 2011 HECS ..p5 Editorial ..p6 Feature: Brainobics ..p7 Awards/Recognitions ..p8 Buwan ng Wika ..p10 Crossword/Palaisipan ..p11 Trainings Attended ..p11 Web Dev’t Training ..p12 NSO Family Day ..p12 continued on page 2 Solemnizing officers converge in Laoag City for the 7NCSO A total of 1,379 participants converged at Plaza del Norte, Laoag City for the three-day 7th National Convention of Solemnizing Officers (7NCSO) last August 2 to 4. Among them were 628 local civil registrars, 271 priests, pastors, imams and other solemnizing officers from various religious sects and denominations, 156 mayors, and 11 judges. This year ’s theme, “Quality Civil Registration in Support of National Development Goals,” guided presenters and participants alike in the continuous clamor to improve civil registration through exchange of ideas and shared experiences. Various topics and discussions on marriage laws and updates on civil registration procedures were included in the sessions. Ms. Chevylle V. Fariñas represented Laoag City Mayor Michael Fariñas during the opening ceremony. She continued on page 4 Representatives of Top 15 Provinces attend capability building Twenty-nine (29) selected employees representing the Top 15 Provinces in the 2010 Field Awards attended the Training Course on Indices and Indicators held at the Robbinsdale Residences on September 19 to 30. It was the sixth time that a two-week training program for the top 15 provinces was facilitated by the NSO Central Office (CO). The capability building course was conceptualized to enhance the knowledge and skills of the participants to effectively and efficiently carry out the mandate of the NSO. Specifically, this year’s training aimed to: (1) present the different indices and indicators derived from the various censuses and surveys; (2) broaden the awareness of the participants on the importance of the continued on page 4 1 Administrator Ericta recounts... continued from page 1 promotion of employees’ welfare, continuous capability building, and strengthened partnerships and linkages. With the theme “70 Plus 1 na Tayo”, the anniversary celebration started with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Alfredo Guerrero. Director Estela T. de Guzman of the host department, Industry and Trade Statistics Department (ITSD), delivered the opening remarks. An inspirational message was likewise imparted by Socio-Economic Planning Secretary and Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr. wherein he commended the NSO for its continuing effort to provide improved public services both in the production of statistics and in the provision of civil registration services. NSO Deputy Administrator Paula Monina G. Collado likewise extended her greetings to the NSO personnel for their commitment to help NSO attain its goals. The event, meanwhile, paved the way for recognition of employees. Among the citations given were Ulirang Magulang Award, Sariling Sikap Award, and Best in Attendance. The crowd which included special guests from NSO’s partner institutions, was entertained by Talentadong Pinoy’s acrobatic couple “The Zion Show”, FilAm singer Vanessa Bayot, and Eric Santos of the Information Resources Department (IRD). Games and raffles also added spice to the celebration. Before the program ended, Director de Guzman handed over the symbolic key to Director Lourdes J. Hufana of the Civil Registration Department which will host next year’s anniversary celebration. Prior to the anniversary celebration last August 19, the NSO had some preanniversary activities such as trivia NSO goes green, plants 71 new trees Congressman Quimbo, Mayor de Guzman grace tree-planting activity Honorable Miro S. Quimbo, Congressman of Marikina’s second district, lauded the NSO in its efforts in improving its frontline service. This he said as he graced the agency’s treeplanting activity last August 17 at Nangka High School in Marikina City. The former Chief Executive Officer of the PAGIBIG Fund, Congressman Quimbo underscored how frontline service showcases the quality of service an agency portrays and that NSO was many notches up. Socio-Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Cayetano Paderanga, Jr. 2 contest after the flag ceremony on August 15, data dissemination on the 2009 Survey of Tourism Establishments in the Philippines on August 16, treeplanting of 71 trees at Barangay Nangka in Marikina City by Senior Staff and department representatives on August 17, and film showing on August 18. Marikina Mayor Del de Guzman, on his part, expressed his gratitude to the officials and employees in choosing the city for its activity. He said, in NSO he found an ally in his advocacy for the environment. Emphasizing the relevance of tree-planting activity for the city, he echoed the need for 10,000 new trees. Meanwhile, Administrator Carmelita Ericta thanked the local government officials in gracing the activity as the agency celebrated its 71st anniversary. She led in planting 71 new trees together with Deputy Administrator Paula Monina Collado, Directors Estela De Guzman, Val Abuan, and Ludy Hufana, division chiefs and OICs, and other employees. CPOD steps up preparations for the 2012 CAF and RSBSA The HSD-Census Planning and Operations Division (CPOD) continued its series of pretests for the 2012 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (2012 CAF) and the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). The 2nd Pretest for the 2012 CAF was conducted in the City of Navotas and in the provinces of Laguna, and Rizal last August 11 to 12. The 3rd Pretest, meanwhile, was done in the province of Bulacan last September 22 to 23. The 2012 CAF is a nationwide undertaking geared towards the collection and compilation of statistics on the nation’s agriculture and fishery sectors. It is the sixth of a series of decennial agriculture census in the country and the fifth of the decennial census of fisheries. The 1st Pretest for the RSBSA was conducted simultaneously with the 3rd Pretest of the 2012 CAF in Bulacan. It utilized newly designed questionnaires. As in the previous prestests, the selection of pretest areas for both the 2012 CAF and RSBSA was based on the predominance of farming and fishing activities among the residents in the barangay. The creation of the RSBSA database requires a registration of such workers in all barangays nationwide. Through this system, government planners and policymakers could effectively formulate policies and programs for agricultural development. The RSBSA is a joint activity of the Department of Budget and Management, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform, and the NSO. The NSO is tapped to provide technical assistance for the project. The local government units are the focal units that will implement the RSBSA in the barangays. List of 20 Pilot Provinces for the RSBSA • Cordillera Administrative Region – Abra, Apayao, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province • Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) – Romblon • Region V (Bicol) – Camarines Sur and Masbate • Region VII (Central Visayas) – Siquijor • Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) – Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, and Samar (Western Samar) • Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) – Zamboanga del Norte • Region XI (Davao) – Davao Oriental • Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) – Cotabato, Sarangani, and Sultan Kudarat • Region XIII (Caraga) – Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur The RSBSA is an electronic compilation of basic information on farmers, farm laborers, and fishermen, the target beneficiaries of agriculture-related programs and services. This will be piloted in 20 provinces in January 2012. ITSD disseminates 2009 STEP results and CPI Rebasing As part of the anniversary celebration of the office, the ITSD conducted data dissemination for the preliminary results of the 2009 Survey of Tourism Establishments of the Philippines (STEP) and the Rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on August 16 at the NSO Training Room .It was participated in by staffs from different divisions. kind to be conducted by the office aimed at collecting information on the availability of supply of tourism goods, products and services. Mr. Apolinar Oblea of the BSSD presented the survey background and the preliminary results of the 2009 STEP while Ms Rosie Sta. Ana of the EIID presented the CPI Rebasing ( 2006=100). Participants were also given opportunity to ask questions through an open forum held after the presentations. The CPI,( an indicator of the change in the average retail prices of a fixed basket of goods and services commonly purchased by households relative to a base year), is updated every five years and uses the results of the Family Income and Expenditure Survey in updating the market basket.) The 2009 STEP covers establishments engaged in providing products and services important to tourism activities in the country. It is the first survey of its The CPI is also used in computing the inflation rate of the prices of products and services commonly purchased by Filipino families. Data generated from the survey will be used as inputs in the compilation of the Philippine Tourism Satellite Account and assessing the tourism sector of the country. Updates on 2010 SECE The 2010 Survey of Energy Consumption of Establishments (SECE), the counterpart of Household Consumption Energy Survey (HECS) for households, is the first ever survey of its kind for establishments. It aims to collect and generate information on the country’s energy utilization patterns of industries through data on quantity of fuel and electricity purchased and consumed. Results are expected to be disseminated in November 2013. As of end of September, 80 percent of total 10,295 questionnaires were already distributed to sample establishments and 177 or 1.7 percent were submitted to the central office. Collection of questionnaires will run until November 29, 2011 and expected to be submitted until December 15, 2011. 3 Solemnizing officers converge... continued from page 1 welcomed attendees and encouraged everyone to explore and experience the rich culture of the city. On the one hand, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr. cited in his message the role of solemnizing officers in building families and the importance of marriage statistics in policy making. His message was delivered by NEDA-Region I Director Leonardo N. Quitos Jr. Former NSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General Tomas P. Africa discussed the characteristics of servant leaders dealing with the traits of a good leader for effective governance in the office. An open forum was conducted after every presentation for clarification and exchange of insights. (See the complete list of other papers presented at the end of this article.) At the closing ceremony, NSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General Carmelita N. Ericta expressed her appreciation for the continuing support of all solemnizing officers in strengthening marriage registration. She likewise mentioned actions to be taken for the years to come such as issuance of memorandums and circulars related to marriage registration, possible preparation of an instruction manual or handbook for solemnizing officers, continuous update of the solemnizing officers electronic directory and website, and review of policies on marriage registration and procedures. The three-day activity culminated with the group singing of “Hand in Hand.” OTHER PAPERS PRESENTED Marriage Laws in the Philippines Atty. Joseph Peter “Jopet” Sison President National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation 4 Task Force Training for the 2011 HECS reels off The Task Force Training for the 2011 Household Energy Consumption Survey (HECS) was carried out last August 15 to 18 at the Torre Venezia Suites in Quezon City. Spearheaded by the Income and Employment Statistics Division (IESD) of the Household Statistics Department (HSD), the fourcontinued on page 5 Court Decrees and Legal Instruments Affecting Marriages Atty. Renan E. Ramos Assistant Solicitor General Office of the Solicitor General Learning’s on Marriage Registration: The Civil Registrar’s Experience Victor Terry A. Medina Municipal Civil Registrar Mabalacat, Pampanga Marriage Registration Concepts and Procedures Lilian R. Abijero City Civil Registrar Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Philippine Marriages: Facts and Figures (2004-2008) Jaime S. Paller Regional Director NSO Region XI PhilCRIS Joseph P. Cajeta Executive Assistant NSO CO NSO’s Experience in the Cancellation of Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriages (CRASM) Lourdes V. Homecillo Regional Director NSO-NCR Solemnizing officer’s Issues and Concerns: NSO Region II Experience Annabelle C. Langbayan OIC-Regional Director NSO Region II Solemnizing Officer’s Information System (SOIS) Demo Robert Joseph T. Coronado Information Technology Officer I NSO CO Representatives of... continued from page 1 role of field office employees in deriving these indices and indicators; (3) provide knowledge and skills in computing these indices and indicators; and (4) provide avenue for sharing practices and experiences in collecting data which are sources for these indices and indicators. The course consisted of eight (8) modules and included lecture discussions, practical applications/ exercises, individual/group presentation of outputs, and sharing of experiences. Topics included administrative matters (human resource and financial policies); millennium development goals; gender statistics; demographic, poverty, and social indicators; industrial indices and indicators; preparation of tables and charts; press release writing; and creation of public use files. The participants also joined the NSOCO celebration of the Filipino Family Day at Star City, Pasay City last September 24.The event was described as a funfilled day with the variety of carnival rides offered. The following day, they went on duty-free shopping and tour at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Selected participants guested in the NSO’s weekly program Census Serbilis sa Radyo, hosted by Mr. Francis Cansino, at DZRB-Radyo ng Bayan, Quezon City on October 1. See the list of participants on page 5. Task Force Training... continued from page 4 day training was attended by selected Central Office and Field Office personnel of the NSO and Department of Energy (DOE). The 2011 HECS is a stand-alone nationwide survey conducted by the NSO, with funding support from the DOE. This survey aims to gather information on the households’ utilization of fuels, supply systems, pattern of energy use, and other variables that may be useful in assessing the current energy profiles of households and communities in the country. Such data shall provide the DOE with updated and reliable bases for an effective household energy strategy for the Philippines. The results of the 2011 HECS shall update the HECS data gathered by the NSO in 2004. The survey will cover about 24,000 sample households nationwide. This sample size is deemed sufficient to come up with reliable estimates at the national level. The conduct of Task Force Training will be followed by the 2nd Level Training from September 5 to 8 at the NSO Regional Offices and the 3rd Level Training at the NSO Provincial Offices from September 12 to 15. Enumeration period is scheduled to last for 20 days, from September 16 to October 8. 2011 FHS Task Force Training sets off in two batches The HSD-Demographic and Social Statistics Division (DSSD) conducted the Task Force Training for the 2011 Family Health Survey (FHS) in two separate batches last July. The 1st Batch, which was attended by officials and staff from the HSD-DSSD and Information Resources DepartmentInformation Technology Systems and Research Division (IRD-ITSRD) and field office personnel from NSO Regions 1, 2, 7 to 12, and Caraga was held at the El Cielito Inn in the City of Makati last July 11 to 15. The 2nd Batch was conducted at the New Horizons Hotel in the City of Mandaluyong last July 18 to 22. It was attended by participants from the HSD-DSSD, IRD-ITSRD, and the National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Regions 3 to 6. Morever, a special training for the supervisors and enumerators from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was held last July 25 to 29, also at the New Horizons Hotel. The 2011 FHS is a nationwide survey designed to provide information on maternal and child health, family planning, and other health-related concerns which shall assist policymakers and program managers in evaluating and designing strategies for improving health, nutrition, and family planning services in the country. This survey will update the findings from the series of Family Planning Surveys conducted from 1995 to 2006, and various rounds of the National Demographic and Health Survey. A stand-alone survey, the 2011 FHS will involve interviewing all female members of the household aged 15 to 49 years, regardless of marital status. The survey will cover about 51,000 sample households, which are deemed sufficient to come up with reliable estimates at the regional level. Funding assistance came mainly from the United States Agency for International Development. On the other hand, the World Bank, through the Women’s Health and Safe Motherhood Project 2 of the Department of Health, provided the fund for the Maternal Mortality Module of the survey. Except for ARMM, the 2nd Level Training for the 2011 FHS is scheduled from July 25 to 30. Enumeration is expected to last for 20 days, from August 1 to 26. Participants to the 6th Batch of Capability Building for Top 15 Provinces 1) Abiog, Rebecca R. 2) Alba, Librada S. 3) Atienza, Amelia A. 4) Belen, Nemesia A. 5) Beñaz, Ludivina S. 6) Benero, Cirila S. 7) Cabugsa, Jonathan M. 8) Cuadrazal Hazel J. 9) Dela Providencia, Meriam A. 10) Gomez, Salvacion S. 11) Harina, David V. 12) Hornales, Arlene R. 13) Juan, Marites T. 14) Lagrosa, Venerando D. 15) Llave, Maelyn S. Camarines Sur Oriental Mindoro Batangas Laguna Abra NCR V Bukidnon Marinduque Catanduanes Laguna Batangas South Cotabato Rizal Leyte Quezon 16) Magnabijon, Dalisay R. South Cotabato 17) Malibago, Alma K. Leyte 18) Montejo, Emerita L. Marinduque 19) Nacario, Julieta M. Misamis Oriental 20) Nangcas, Genesis C. Bukidnon 21) Nicolas, Donaldo Quezon 22) Niog, Angelita C. Agusan del Norte 23) Padayao, Maria Dulce C. Camarines Sur 24) Pagalan, Cesar N. Misamis Oriental 25) Purugganan, Leida Margarita B. Abra 26) San Esteban, Lowell D. Rizal 27) Semilia, Imelda B. NCR V 28) Tulang, Eva A. Agusan del Norte 29) Uchi, Jocelyn R. Catanduanes 5 Editorial Board Carmelita N. Ericta Administrator Paula Monina G. Collado Deputy Administrator Valentino C. Abuan Director Information Resources Department Editorial Team Evelyn F. Ogbinar Editor-in-Chief Vincent Morris D. Olaivar Managing Editor Editorial Staff Ferdinand R. Aquino (IRD) Janeth F. Baclao (CRD) Nemesia B. Cuerdo (IRD) Raul M. Ludovice (HSD) Christopher D. Manuel (IRD) Sheila Marie V. Moreno (IRD) Cristy A. Oliveros (AO) Glen G. Polo (ITSD) Layout Artist Roel Victor T. Cruz (IRD) Photographer Gerry I. Labatorio (IRD) Cartoonist Rodrigo G. Gupit (IRD) eporter The NSO R Reporter is the official quarterly newsletter of the National Statistics Office, with address along R. Magsaysay Blvd. Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines Also downloadable in portable document format from the NSO website. http://www.census.gov.ph/data/ aboutnso/nsoreporter For your contributions, queries, comments, and suggestions, get in touch with us at: (632)713-70-81/ 714-17-15 Telefax (632) 715-64-30 [email protected] Editorial On celebrating anniversaries Anniversaries are special to most people. It is an opportunity to take time to ponder on the significance of a particular person or an event in one’s life. Anniversary like birthday is oftentimes remembered with joy and a celebration. There are those who really exert extra effort to reunite and to celebrate. The NSO commemorated its 71st anniversary last August 19, 2011 and the event was attended by Central Office officials and personnel, including invited retirees and guests. The anniversary celebration at East avenue provided employees a time to ponder, remember, assess and value what have been accomplished and achieved by the agency over the years. There are many good reasons for the celebration. The NSO has come a long, long way in terms of its structure, policies, strategies, performance including its human resources. It continues to fulfill its mandate and keeps on innovating to improve on its services since its very first anniversary celebration as the then Bureau of Census and Statistics. In addition to the seven realizations and milestones mentioned in her anniversary message, the Administrator also noted the very successful partnerships and linkages by the NSO with related agencies in the statistical and civil registration systems as well as the civil service network and, its active participation in the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) thru the provision of most of the designated statistics and in sharing its human and physical resources with other organizations. Indeed, these are more than enough good reasons for us to celebrate our anniversary. Our cooperation and shared commitment to public service have bore fruits. Our achievements and accomplishments only further strengthened our indispensability in the PSS. Let us weight all things and take the new development on the PSS merging not as a threat but rather as another challenge that together we can overcome Let each and everyone of us study and examine our individual strengths and capabilities, be ready, maximize the opportunities the restructuring may offer and hope for the best. Happy 70+1 anniversary to all! 6 SPECIAL FEATURE: BRAINOBICS Improving and promoting physical fitness to prevent illness is everyone’s major concern. Thus, exercises have been very popular lately. Common physical exercises include running, walking, swimming and bicycling. On the other hand, BRAINOBICS was coined by Henry S. Tenedero, from his attendance to a brain-based learning workshop conducted by Eric Jensen in San Diego, California. Henry S. Tenedero is the president of the Center for Learning and Teaching Styles , an affiliate of the International Learning Styles Network, based at St. Johns’ University in New York and Author of the following books: Cooking Up A Creative Genius”, Super Teacher”, MINDful Ideas” ,”Using passion and Laughter in Your presentations” and “AHA! I GOTCHA” found out that brain exercises can be indispensable tools for presenters. He claimed they relieve stress and induce calm, thus extending attention-span and sharpening focus. The author advised to try the exercises gradually, to monitor the effects to oneself for each exercise; to teach to your audience only when one have become adept of the particular exercise; to remember that excess in anything, including brainobics, tends towards more harm than good and just remember to take things slowly and more importantly, breathe deeply!. Below are the ideal warm –up exercises that access both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously. 7 Awards and Recognitions st One of the highlights of the NSO 71 Anniversary Celebration was the recognition of employees who were exceptional in terms of length of service, punctuality, parental roles and personal development in the past year. (See the list of the recipients of the the awards below.) Ulirang Magulang Award was given to 37 employees for having been able to sent in their children to college despite the hardships they faced. Sariling Sikap Award was given to an employee for finishing his graduate studies on his own. Four employees received Best in Attendance Award. Ulirang Magulang Award Employee Child's name School where graduated Course AO/GAD Edna L. Helmuth Rodolfo Castro Benito S. Santiano Hazel L. Helmuth Mervin Roy M. Castro Celeste U. Santiano Arellano University Metropolitan Hospital St. Joseph's College of Quezon City University of Rizal System Bachelor of Laws Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing April 14, 2011 March 31, 2011 March 27, 2011 March 30, 2011 Date graduated Ruel C. Frejas Mark Joseph L. Frejas Vedasto T. Ligon Camille Victoria M. Ligon Mr. & Mrs. Percival Advincula Pamela Esper D. Advincula Mr. & Mrs. Nilo Cabasag Kristoffer Ian M. Kabasag Nellie M. Saludares Olivia U. Advincula Irene M. Saludares Marlon U. Advincula Madeline M. San Pedro Shem M. San Pedro Evelyn F. Tolentino Norman F. Tolentino Lorena M. Tanciano Pureza M. Azurin Doris Mae M. Tanciano Phoebe Margaret M. Azurin Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology St. Joseph's College of Quezon CBachelor's Degree City in Elementary Education University of Perpetual Help Bachelor's Degree in Nursing System Dalta Far Eastern University Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication The Family Clinic, Inc. Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of the East Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration AMA Computer College Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology University of the East Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration University of Sto. Tomas Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Our Lady of Fatima University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Wilma Sulit Leonard Wilson C. Sulit University of Regina Carmeli Charito L. Capacete Patrick L. Capacete Unibersidad de Manila Mr. & Mrs. Eduard S. Rosales Delia B. Belmonte Emil Mark G. Rosales and Shiela Rose G. Rosales Andrea May B. Belmonte Philippine Normal University Marilyn D. Victoriano Mike D. Victoriano Our Lady of Fatima University Herminia R. Arnaldo Kariss R. Arnaldo Lea D. Marcelino Carlea D. Marcelino Juliana P. Sunga Joel P. Sunga Lucrecia E. Ogalino Ivy Camelle E. Ogalino Carol A. Blanco Therese Camille A. Blanco Polytechnic University of the Philippines Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila National College of Business and Arts Lyceum of the Philippines University Asian College of Science and Technology March 28, 2011 April 9, 2011 March 31, 2011 March 26, 2011 November 30, 2010 May 14, 2011 November 30, 2010 March 29, 2011 March 21, 2011 HSD EARIST Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Bachelor's Degree in Psychology March 27, 2011 Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Bachelor's Degree Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management March 30, 2011 March 30, 2011 March 22, 2011 April 15, 2011 March 20, 2011 ITSD Bachelor's Degree in Cooperatives Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management May 6, 2011 April 19, 2011 April 13, 2011 March 31, 2011 May 21, 2011 continued on page 9 8 Awards and Recognitions Ulirang Magulang Award Employee CRD Imelda R. Billones continued from page 8 Child's name School where graduated Course Nina Gladys R. Billones Bachelor's Degree in Office Management Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication Bachelor's Degree in International Studies Bachelor's Degree in Geology Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management Bachelor's Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education Emerlina F. Venzuela Christian Oswald F. Venzuela Florentina N. Obedoza Jayvee N. Obedoza Polytechnic University of the Philippines Technological University of the Philippines New Era University Joselyn L. Mabanes Ramonacel L. Mabanes University of the East Ledesma L. Morante Blanca P. Baldomar Karizz Anne L. Morante Patrick P. Baldomar University of the Philippines EARIST Francisca S. Andrade Cristina Blanca S. Andrade St. Paul University Rita A. Sitchon Kristine Shella Pearl A. Sitchon Philippine Women's University Felicitas C. Oxciano Maria Carmen Victoria C. Oxciano Polytechnic University of the Philippines Lilia G. Lejano Wilfred Jerome G. Lejano University of the Philippines Conchita S. Aguirre Cesar Carlo S. Aguirre Virginia M. Moncada Jhune Carlo M. Moncada Victoria P. Ilustre Belly Steven P. Ilustre Herbert G. Villaruel Karen T. Villaruel Technological Institute of the Philippines Technological Institute of the Philippines Technological University of the Philippines National Teacher's College Date graduated May 6, 2011 April 11, 2011 April 13, 2011 November 30, 2010 April 17, 2011 March 30, 2011 March 19, 2011 May 27, 2011 May 6, 2011 IRD Sariling Sikap Award Employee Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Elementary Education School were graduated Course Polytechnic University of the Philippines Master in Public Administration Ma. Belen Pecson Amelia Cabungcal April 16, 2011 April 11, 2011 April 11, 2011 March 19, 2011 October 9, 2010 Date graduated GAD Malcolm C. Queyquep May 14, 2011 Best in Attendance Rogelio Pecson Jr Charles Durante 9 C RR DD C CORNER FACTS: An Australian national named “Matthew” (not his real name) married a Filipina named “Corazon” (not her real name) in Quezon City in 1993. Their marriage did not last long and ended in July of 1998 through a decision rendered by a Family Court in Melbourne, Australia. The divorce decree order was issued since the Judge of the foreign court found that, “...the ground for the application for a divorce was proven that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.” Corazon and her children live in Australia while Matthew resides and is currently working in the Philippines. QUESTION/S: 1. What is the procedure to be done to have the divorce decree obtained by Matthew from the Family Court in Australia be recognized in the Philippines? 2. After completion of the procedure, will Matthew be able to marry again in the Philippines? ANSWER: Matthew has to file for a petition for recognition or validation of the divorce decree obtained abroad under a Philippine court. The foreign divorce must be validated first by a Philippine court. Hence, before Matthew can validly contract a second marriage, the effects of the validated decree of divorce should be annotated in the first marriage certificate. NSO, nakilahok sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Filipino Ilang piling kawani ng NSO ang dumalo sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. Tuwing Agosto ay ating pinagdiriwang ang buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ayon sa Atas ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas Bilang 1041 na nilagdaan noong Hulyo 15, 1997 sa Lungsod ng Maynila. Ito ay ipinagdiriwang sa pangunguna ng mga pinuno at kawani sa sektor ng pamahalaan, mga pinuno at miyembro ng iba’t-ibang organisasyon na pangwika, pang-edukasyon, pangkultura at sibiko, at mga organisasyong di pampamahalaan o NGOs. Ang paksang-diwa ng ika-75 taong anibersaryo ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ay “Ang Filipino ay wikang panlahat, ilaw at lakas sa tuwid na landas.” Ngayong taon, ipinagdiwang ng KWF ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa sa pamamagitan ng isang palatuntunan na pinamagatang “Araw ng Gawad.” Ito ay ginanap sa Bayview Park Hotel sa Ermita, Maynila noong Agosto 31. Itinampok sa palatuntunang ito ang pagkakaloob ng gantimpala sa mga nanalo sa timpalak sa pagsulat ng sanaysay, paggawad ng parangal sa mga institusyon at indibidwal na nakapag-ambag sa pagpapalaganap, pagpapaunlad at preserbasyon ng Wikang Filipino at iba pang mga wika sa Pilipinas. Kaalinsabay nito ang paglulunsad at pamamahagi ng aklat tungkol sa 75 taong kasaysayan ng KWF. Ang Punong Komisyoner Jose Laderas Santos ang naghatid ng mensahe. Ang mga kasapi sa KWF NSO Tsapter ay inanyayahang dumalo sa pagdiriwang. Isa si Bb. Evelyn F. Ogbinar sa nakadalo sa pagtitipon ganoon din ang dating Pangulo sa KWF NSO na si Gng. Adoracion Valenzuela. Ang Komisyon ng Serbisyong Sibil (Civil Service Commission) ay naglabas din 10 ng Patalastas Bilang 34, s. 2011) para sa lahat ng pinuno ng mga institusyong konstitusyonal, mga Kagawaran at Ahensiya sa Pamahalaang Pambansa at Lokal, mga Korporasyong Pag-aari at Kontrolado ng Pamahalaan, at Pampamahalaang Pamantasan at Kolehiyo ukol sa mga layunin ng padiriwang, ang mga sumusunod: a. Maisakatuparan ang mga tungkulin ng KWF ayon sa itinakda ng Seksiyon XIV Letrang L ng Batas Republika 7104; b. Ganap na maipatupad ang Proklamasyon Bilang 1041 ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas; c. Maipamalas sa sambayanan ang kahalagahan sa paggunita ng wikang pambansa at ang kasaysayan nito sa ika-75 anibersaryo ng KWF; d. Ganyakin ang mamamayang Pilipino na makilahok sa patimpalak sa pagsulat ng sanaysay sa wikang Filipino; e. Muling masuri at masukat ang naisagawa sa implementasyon ng kautusang Tagapagpaganap Bilang 335 at; f. Makapagdaos ng Kumperensiyang Pangwika na ang layunin ay maisapanahon ang mga kaalaman at isyung pangwika. NSO Crossword (Palaisipan) Pahalang 1. Sapa o ilog 5. Pangalan ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff 7. Par Value 10. Out of Place 12. Lalaki 13. Palaso 15. Tatak ng sapatos 17. Pangalan ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff Answers to last issue S E U R I S T E N H H K O I I M V N E A R V M E O I U N Y Paunang Salita: Bagamat nasa wikang Filipino ang mga katanungan, ang mga kasagutan ay nasusulat sa wikang Ingles. O C A R I N D R A F R N I E N D I N L M A O M R L E O L E P S N N G F E U E I H G G I P T E L S G E 20. Punong ahensya sa pag-iimbestiga 22. Buwan ng Kapaskuhan 23. Isa Pababa Pababa 1. Pangalan ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff 2. Republic of the Philippines 3. Pinaikling pangalan ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff 4. Tawag kay Anna Manalatastas 5. Pamumuno 6. Apelyido ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff 8. Initials ni Janeth Baclao 9. Pangalan ng Managing Editor 11. Purchase Order 14. Gamit na gamit na 15. Sa labas; Kalawakan (_ _ _ _ _ space) 16. True Love 17. Pangalan ng isa sa mga Editorial Staff 18. Uri ng alak 19. Palayaw ni Ferdinand Aquino 21. Aralin may kinalaman sa kalakasan ng pangangatawan D A Trainings Attended by NSO Officials and Employees for the 3rd Quarter (July - September 2011) Director Socorro Abejo Director Estela de Guzman Emma Fabian Katrina Esclamad Erma Aquino Maribelle Dy Rosalina D. Cabi UN-WTO Tourism Statistics Capacity-Building Program for Asia-Pacific Region July 4 – 6, 2011 Traders Hotel, Manila SRTC Basic Statistics for Research July 4-8, 2011 SRTC, Quezon City Pilar Mendoza DCAAP - Training on Improving and Measuring Bobby M. Natal Quality Service for Public Servants July 11-13, 2011 UP SOLAIR, Quezon City Donna Marie D. Mobe DCAAP - Basic Quantitative Analysis Using SPSS July 27-29, 2011 UP SOLAIR, Quezon City Bobby M. Natal DCAAP - Training on Technical Writing Ella Jean Rose P Del Rosario and Press Release July 28-29, 2011 UP SOLAIR, Quezon City Estelita C. Marquez DOLE - Philippine Employment Projections Namer B. Ariate Model August 8-12, 2011 AIM, Makati City Alexander Pilimpinas CSC- Seminar Workshop on Administrative Sherwin M. Soriano Discipline Allan P. Garcia August 24-26, 2011 CSC NCR Erlinda B. Fernandez AGIA- 2nd Quarterly Meeting & Seminar of Phil Malcolm C. Queyquep Assn of Govt. Budget Adm. (PAGBA) August 31 – September 3, 2011 Pryce Hotel, CDO Director Estela de Guzman Director Lourdes J. Hufana Josephine Quiambao Nerissa E. Palangyos Maria Paz E. Sulpico Guillermo M. Lipio Edgar D. Valerio Director Lourdes Homecillo Deputy Administrator Paula Monina G. Collado AHSOM Strategic Planning Session and 5th EU-ASEAN Statistical Capacity Building (EASCAB) Programme Steering Committee Meeting July 5-7, 2011 Jakarta, Indonesia W orkshop on Strengthening Country Health Sector Reviews and MDG Progress Monitoring July 11-15, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand Regional Training Course/Workshop on Dissemination and Use and Housing Census Results with Gender Concern July 25 – 29, 2011 Chiba, Japan 2nd GTC: Production and Development of Official Statistics in Support for National Development including the Achievement of MDGs August 17 – December 3, 2011 Chiba, Japan UNFPA Workshop on Data Processing and Data Quality Control August 15 -31, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand ICP for Asia and the Pacific - Third Rechnical Evaluation of Household Price Survey Results and Discussion of Non-Household Sectors September 19 -24, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand 58th W orld Statistics Congress of the International Statistical Institute August 21-26, 2011 Dublin, Ireland Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on Social Statistics September 29-30, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand 11 NSO conducts web development training As NSO prepares for a more dynamic NSO website, the Information Resources Department (IRD) led by the Databank and Information Services Division (DISD) commenced a ten-day web development training on new content management system (CMS) within September 19 and October 2011 at the NSO Training Room. DISD OIC-Chief Vincent D. Olaivar welcomed the participants and discussed the NSO web policy and web team composition and their respective terms of reference. Some members of the technical group also provided an overview of the NSO website transformation. The Drupal, which will eventually facilitate the new publishing paradigm of the NSO website was introduced. The salient features, basic installation, and appreciation of how Drupal works were explained by Robert Joseph T. Coronado, Information Technology Officer I of the IRDInformation Technology Systems and Research Division, group leader of the technical group. Among the modules included in the course outline are the following: crash course on internet and hypertext markup language (HTML), workflow of website publishing, migration of old content to Drupal-based publishing platform, and actual migration and testing. Prior to the training, five web content groups representing the five departments, 12 NSO employees gather for Family Day celebration More than a thousand NSO employees brought with them their family members to Star City in Pasay City last September 24 in the early celebration of the Filipino Family Day. Originally scheduled every fourth Monday of September as provided by Presidential Proclamation 1895 issued on September 30, 2009, the event hopes to enable employees to take a break from their work and spend some quality time with their family and friends. Registration started at 11a.m. Upon registration, each employee was given a raffle coupon, food allowance of P120 per head, and a VIP tag which entitles the holder to avail of the ride-all-youcan facilities. Food allowances and free ride-all-you-can tickets were likewise given to a maximum of two companions per employee. Every employee was also given a raffle coupon. Corresponding prizes including mobile phones, enumeration bags, postit kits, and cash can be immediately claimed at a nearby booth. The venue was made available exclusively for NSO employees from 12 noon to 2pm. However, they were allowed to stay from 2pm onwards if they still wanted to. The employees enjoyed a stimulating array of indoor and outdoor attractions that captivate both the young and the young at heart. The Demographic and Social Statistics Division took charge in the various activities lined up for the event. including the Office of the Administrator, were organized to assist primarily in identifying and preparing relevant web contents in accordance with the approved web content standards, templates, and style guide. On the other hand, the technical group will develop website components and determine the overall technical requirements for web infrastructure and technical procedures. Meanwhile, the NSO Web Team, which will be comprised of team leaders and assistant team leaders of each of the web content groups and a technical group, shall oversee the overall management and maintenance of the NSO website. The DISD shall serve as the home base of the NSO website activities. The website transformation and migration of contents is expected to be completed in February 2012.
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