1st Qtr - Philippine Statistics Authority
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1st Qtr - Philippine Statistics Authority
NSO REPORTER Volume XXVIII Number 1 January-March 2005 February is Civil Registration Month! UBR PressCon Launches BRP As part of the celebration of Civil Registration Month, NSO and Plan Philippines spearheaded the Universal Birth Registration (UBR) advocacy in the country with the theme “Pangalan Ko, Karapatan Ko” (My Name, My Right) , through the Birth Registration Project (BRP). BRP was introduced through the Press Conference on UBR and Advocates Solidarity Forum at Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City on February 9, 2005. The forum discussed the civil registration system including Muslim BIRTH REGISTRATION PROJECT civil registration and the unregistered children project. Administrator Carmelita Ericta presented the details of BRP. Meanwhile, Senator Pia Cayetano delivered a response and call to action on this topic. A covenant affirmation was also held before the closing of the program. PGMA Proclaims National Birth Registration Day Administrator Carmelita Ericta presents the details of the Birth Registration Project President Gloria MacapagalArroyo declared February 23, 2005 as National Birth Registration Day as provided in for Proclamation No. 790. This is an answer to the government’s commitment to attain a joint project of NSO and Plan Philippines IN THIS ISSUE 2000 CENSUS-BASED POPULATION PROJECTIONS HSD DIRECTOR TAKES OATH 2003 FIES DATA APPRECIATION EDITORIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HOROSCOPE SIGNING OF COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT FUNCTIONAL LITERACY STATUS OF FILIPINOS HEALTH CORNER: MENINGOCOCCEMIA 17 INDISPUTABLE LAWS OF TEAMWORK 100 percent birth registration for the period 2005-2010. All agencies and local government units are enjoined to continued on page 2 Empowered Women Marks Women’s Month NSO joined the celebration and observance of this year ’s International W o m e n ’ s Month having 100 delegates to attend the o p e n i n g ceremony on March 8, 2005, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Clamshell I, Intramuros, Manila. Fun and Festival for Fit Female was likewise held on March 12, 2005 at the Rizal Memorial Complex. This year’s celebration centered on “Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Kilalanin at Pagbuklurin para sa ating Bayan”. Highlight of the event was the discussion of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of continued on page 4 Welcoming the Year of the Rooster January-March 2005 HSD, IRD Top in CRQ Finals In celebration of the Civil Registration Month, the sixth Civil Registration Quiz was held at the NSO training room on February 18, 2005. With the theme Pangalan Ko, Karapatan Ko, the finals concluded with HSD and IRD as champions of the group and individual categories, respectively. The event showcased the wits and intelligence of the contestants concerning civil registration. Miss Janeth F. Baclao hosted the program. Champions from HSD pose with the judges at the conclusion of the 6th Civil Registration Quiz The board of judges was composed of BRP Project Coordinator Rose Trajano, Unisys Project Manager Mary Ann Joson and Deputy Administrator Paula Monina Collado. UBR PressCon... from page 1 promulgate measures for the adoption of effective registration procedures, including the elimination of fees, in accordance with Civil Registry Laws, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other existing laws. The global campaign on Universal Birth Registration (UBR) was launched on February 22 at the UN Headquarters in New York headed by Nobel Prize Awardee Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Plan International Chief Executive Officer Tom Miller. Simultaneous with the international launch, a solidarity night capped off UBR launch in a dinner reception at Traders Hotel. On this gathering, the pledge of commitment among the advocates of UBR comprised of government and NGO partners, legislators, ambassadors and the children’s sector sealed the children’s agenda and covenant on civil registration. BRP Sets Its Campaign A series of prelaunched activities were pushed in promoting BRP. There was a mobile registration held on February 15 at Maharlika Village 2 in Taguig to facilitate actual registration of Muslims and at Elsie Gaches Village, Muntinlupa which houses more than 600 mentally challenged children in need of special protection. The mobile registration was conducted in partnership with the local government units and their civil registry offices. BRP had been set in raising awareness and also in disseminating information on the global call to birth registration as a fundamental human right through a roving vehicle campaign in the streets around Metro Manila on February 23. BRP and Its Challenge Today, there are about 50 million children worldwide whose births have not been registered. In the Philippines, more than 2.6 million Filipino children do not have birth certificates because of social, cultural, economic, legal and physical barriers aside from lack of awareness on the importance of birth registration. Without a birth certificate, these children cannot prove their identity and existence. As such, they are often denied NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NSO has not authorized SMART Serbisyo or SMART 269 to accept requests for birth/marriage/death certificates and CENOMAR. There is NO existing agreement between NSO and with neither e-Nnovate, Inc. nor SMART COMMUNICATIONS, Inc. for the purpose. Thus, the general public is hereby warned that the NSO shall not be responsible for any transactions via text messages and coursed through the above mentioned facilities. List of Authorized Service Channels Census Serbilis Centers: 6 in NCR 34 outside NCR LGU Serbilis Partners: Cabagan, Isabela Cabatuan, Isabela Echague, Isabela Magsaysay, Alicia, Isabela San Mateo, Isabela Carmona, Cavite Dasmariñas, Cavite Gen. Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite Tagaytay City, Cavite San Pablo City, Laguna Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro Odiongan, Romblon San Fernando, Romblon via web: www.e-Census.com.ph via phone: NSO Helpline Plus: 737-1111 access to education, health care, child protection and other civil rights. The right to be registered at birth is recognized in Article 7 of the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Said article specifically states that: “The child should be registered immediately after birth and shall have the right from birth to a name [and] the right to acquire a nationality.” However, even if 191 countries ratified the Convention and several efforts have been undertaken to increase birth registration, the birth of millions of children worldwide remain unregistered. January-March 2005 2000 Census-based Population Projections Out The 2000 CensusBased Population Projection is a collaborative work of various agencies, particularly the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI), the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) and the National Statistics Office (NSO). Projected Population, by Sex and Five-Year Interval, Philippines: 2000-2040 (Medium Assumption) YEAR BOTH SEXES MALE FEMALE 2000 76,945,963 38,747,986 38,197,977 2005 85,236,913 42,874,766 42,362,147 2010 93,938,917 47,222,099 46,716,818 2015 102,822,358 51,653,027 51,169,331 2020 111,550,336 55,992,451 55,557,885 2025 119,879,020 60,111,879 59,767,141 2030 127,659,506 63,924,354 63,735,152 2035 134,777,546 67,374,864 67,402,682 These projections 2040 141,096,582 70,410,612 70,685,970 were based from the Note: Prepared by NSO in collaboration with the Inter-Agency results of the 2000 Technical Working Group on Population Projection Census of Population and Housing. Estimates of considered at the national level of Total Fertility Rate (level of fertility) population projections because it and Age-Specific Fertility Rate assumes that international (pattern of fertility) were based on migration has very little effect on the the 2003 NDHS, 2000 Census, 2000 national total population. Family Planning Survey (FPS) and Vital Registration. On the other Population projection is a tool hand, in computing the mortality for planning effective and efficient level in years for males and females, resource allocation especially in a constructed life table from the developing countries like the latest available specific death rates Philippines. Market analysts and of 2000 Vital Statistics was used. program planners utilize population projections to plot the future The methodology used in these demand for particular goods and projections was based in the Cohortservices and in preparing cost component Method. It relies on the estimates of particular social premise that population change is services to be provided to their the result of the demographic target population segments, processes in fertility, mortality and respectively. migration. However, migration is not The BRP Jingle composed by Mr. Gary Granada Kayraming mga batang hindi pa narehistro Kayraming mga taong hindi pa narehistro Wala silang pangalan, wala ring apelyido HIndi makapag-aral at makapagtrabaho Hindi nakikinabang sa publikong serbisyo Lehitimong pangalang legal na Pilipino Sa talaang sibil, hindi nakarehistro Karapatang pambata, karapatang pantao IPAREHISTRO, IPAREHISTRO ANG LAHAT NG ISINILANG IREHISTRO IPAREHISTRO, IPAREHISTRO ANG HINDI PA NAREHISTRO, IREHISTRO Women’s Month Highlights NCR Competes in Slogan and Poster Making; Tolentino Gets Plum Prize The NSO-NCR Regional Office conducted an on-the-spot slogan and poster making contest at the Training Room on March 16, 2005 in commemoration of the Women’s Month. Richard Tolentino of the Civil Registry and Information Management Division captured the plum prize of Php1,000.00 cash and certificate. Other winners included Angel Nepomuceno, second prize (Php800.00) and Marianita Tabuso, third prize (Php500.00). A total of nine participants from the different districts contributed their artistic inclinations in drawing and crafting a slogan at the same time that would have to conform with this year’s theme. OIC-Director Danilo Cubinar and PSO Lilia Nuesca spearheaded the activity. Commissioned Board of Judges were Ms. Cristy Oliveros of the Administrator’s Office, Mr. Rod Gupit and Ms. Menchie Cuerdo, both of DISD. Congratulations!!! Administrative Officer IV M e r c e d i t a Naldoza, the national chair of the Confederation of Independent Unions in the Public Sector, was among the 10 women who received the First Bayi Citation for Exemplary Women in Politics and Governance at the Club Filipino in San Juan on March 30, 2005. The citation came from the Barangay-Bayan Governance Consortium (BBGC or “Batman Consortium”). The affair marked the end of Women’s Month. 3 January-March 2005 HSD Director Takes Oath Ms. Josie B. Perez, the newly appointed director of the Households Statistics Department (HSD), was sworn into office by Socio-economic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General Romulo L. Neri in a ceremony at NEDA-Pasig. It was witnessed by NSO top management and senior officials headed by Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta. Immediate relatives of the appointee also graced the simple ceremony. CSC Sets New Rates for Career Service Exams The Civil Service Commission recently announced new rates of examination fees for its Career Service examinations to support the continuous conduct of studies and researches on examination formulation and administration, and the upgrading of examination systems and facilities. Director Perez finished her B.S. degree major in Mathematics at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and afterwards pursued further studies earning a Master of Applied Statistics (MAS) degree at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). In 1979, she started her career as a Statistical trainee. After graduating from the ninth batch of the statistical manpower training program (commonly known as Group A), she was appointed as Statistician III. She also served as chief of the Income and Employment Statistics Division, HSD. Her vast work experience and attendance in numerous training programs, workshops, and seminars conducted locally and abroad have helped her become a recognized expert in both agriculture and labor and employment statistics. She had been invited by the United Nations, International Labor Organization and HSD Director Josie B. Perez takes her oath before NEDA Director-General Romulo L. Neri the Food and Agriculture Organization for the improvement of the statistical system in several countries. Despite her busy schedule, Director Perez still manages to serve as professor and coordinator in the MAS program of the PUP. On several occasions, she has always been invited as lecturer/resource person in seminars and training programs conducted by other universities. Empowered Women... from page 1 Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), otherwise known as the International Bill of the Rights of Women. Some of the important provisions of this Bill are: women have civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, which are to be enjoined by women on an equal basis with men regardless of marital status; discrimination against women is a human rights violation; setting of standards on women’s human rights, among others. The NSO, in coordination with the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), undertook various activities as follows: 4 Date Activity March 1 Opening of the exhibit at the Solicarel Bldg I lobby; hanging of streamers at NSO Sta. Mesa March 7 Giving of fans to female employees at the flag ceremony March 8 Women’s Day celebration at the Clamshell I, Intramuros; NSO had 50 representatives headed by GAD OICDirector Lou Homecillo The Career Service Professional and Subprofessional examinations via the traditional Paper-and-Pencil Test (PPT) now cost P350 from the old rate of P200. The ComputerAssisted Test (CAT), on the other hand, is now pegged at P400 for both professional and subprofessional exams.The new rate for the PPT is set to take effect on April 10, 2005 while the new rate for the CAT will be collected starting May this year. Laos, Nepal Officials Peep into RP Poverty Monitoring System Officials from Laos and Nepal undergone a Study Tour on Poverty Monitoring System in the Philippines last February 1, 2005 held at the NSO training room. Participants had an overview of NSO’s activities concerning poverty such as surveys, information dissemination and mapping activities. March 11 Gender Sensitivity Training March 12 Fun and Festival at the Rizal Memorial Complex, with 50 fit female NSO employees in attendance March 18 Dance to fit (4:00 pm) March 31 Dissemination of information materials and results of NDHS, FLEMMS, CAF and ASPBI DISD Chief Vilma S. Malumay shows NSO’s mapping activities to the study tour participants January-March 2005 2003 FIES Data Appreciation Pushes Through The data appreciation of the results of the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) was facilitated on February 3, 2005 at the NSO training room. The forum presented the highlights of the survey including product information regarding FIES. Participants look on as the data appreciation on 2003 FIES takes place The event was held to maximize the utilization of FIES Public Use Files (PUF) and other products. Also, the activity aimed in eliminating data misuse as well as understanding data items. The process on how to tabulate the data correctly using CSPRO and the flow of the survey were likewise presented. The discussion also included the scope, coverage, survey design and generation of sampling error by STATA. The event also proposed promotional offers on availing the two versions of the 2003 FIES PUF. Partakers browse the database on 2003 FIES Representatives came from different government and private agencies such as Ayala Land Incorporated, Institute for Popular Democracy, AC Nielsen Philippines, ITSD Holds Consultation Forum The Industry and Trade Statistics Department (ITSD) held a consultation forum for the 2005 Monthly Survey of Production (MSP) on February 22, 2005 at Robbinsdale Hotel. Some of the members of the Technical Committee on Survey Design and representatives from other statistical agencies attended the forum. The activity was facilitated to present the initial results of The 2005 MSP Consultation Forum at Robbinsdale the survey to the members of Hotel, Araneta Ave., Quezon City the Philippine Statistical System NSO Administrator Carmelita N. and seek the views, candid remarks Ericta delivered her welcome and observations to the survey in remarks while Deputy Administrator preparation for its presentation and Paula Monina Collado sealed the approval by the National Statistical activity with her closing message. Coordination Board this coming Project Leader, Ms. Lou Homecillo September 2005. The MSP is a joint presented the background of the project of the Japan International MSP, which include the scope and Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the coverage, plans and the initial NSO to improve the methodology in results of the survey. the computation of volume indices using data from a commodity-based The MSP group is composed of and volume-based survey. The Mr. Yasushi Nakamura, JICA Industry Statistics Division, consultant and the technical staff: specifically the Manufacturing Annie Breva, Cecille Matienzo, Section, headed by OIC-Chief Elsie Sharon Martinez, Thelma Lofranco, Solidum, is currently undertaking the Nicelyn Bambico and Apol Rosario. survey. Statistical Research and Training Center, Asia Pacific Policy Center, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, National Statistical Coordination Board, National Economic and Development Authority, University of the Philippines-Population Institute, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics and San Miguel Corporation. BEAT THE ODDS The 10-point agenda of the Arroyo Administration is designed to beat the odds and to bring a reinvigorated Philippines. In view of this, BEAT THE ODDS will be the Administration’s battle cry and agenda for the next six years. It stands for: B - Balanced budget E - Education for all A - Automated elections T - Transport and digital infrastructure to connect the country T - Terminate the MILF and NPA conflicts H - Heal the wounds of EDSA E - Electricity and water for all barangays O - Opportunities for 10 million jobs D - Decongest Metro Manila DS - Develop Clark and Subic 5 January-March 2005 Editorial Board: Carmelita N. Ericta Administrator Paula Monina G. Collado Deputy Administrator Valentino C. Abuan Director Information Resources Department Editorial Team: Roel Victor T. Cruz Editor-in-Chief Vilma S. Malumay Managing Editor Reporters: Menchie B. Cuerdo (IRD) Evelyn F. Ogbinar (GAD) Cristy A. Oliveros (AO) Erlinda G. Silang (HSD) Cecille T. Matienzo (ITSD) Marizza B. Grande (CRD) Sheila Marie V. Moreno (IRD) Honeyleen N. Novilla (IRD) Ethel M. Cacatian (IRD) Artists: Gerry I. Labatorio (IRD) Arleenjun A. Agcaoili (IRD) The NSO 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/ 715-64-30 Telefax (632) 714-17-15 [email protected] 6 Editorial Face the Sunrise in the Rooster Year Chinese astrology classifies the year 2005 as the year of the Rooster. Whether one is a believer of this phenomenon or not, the New Year always brings hope instead of fear, despite some SWS pronouncements that the number of hopefuls is swinging on a shorter list year after year. The Rooster is associated in the local saying isang kahig, isang tuka. Although this may seem true, it learns to be strong and brave of what comes ahead. No matter how strong the morning wind blows, the Rooster cannot bow to it. The Rooster is aware of his environment and ready to fight whenever possible. It is prepared of the circumstances. This energy that bursts from within allows it to stand still, be alert, and perform its duty. It is brave, loyal, dedicated and artistic. It rises as early as the dawn and faces what the whole day will bring. This is a natural trait of Filipinos as our country is third among countries that wake up early. (Indonesia and Vietnam were first and second, respectively.) This year, we must continue to focus on our goals and be prepared of what will come ahead of us. As time undergoes drastic changes, we need to exert more effort to overcome these challenges. Be a fighter and later on succeed, like a rooster on a bloody fight. Even if we fall, we will stand up and be proud for anything that we did. We must be dedicated in our craft and share our talents to convey what the agency brings forth. Let us maintain our status of being a recognized worldclass provider of statistical and civil registration products and services. Let us also continue in producing and providing quality statistical and civil registration products and services. With this, we raise our banner as the primary statistical agency of the government. Our fortune may not be based on luck but we must admit that the energy that comes from inside of us truly deserves a rewarding and better future. As the New Year starts, let us all face our sunshine, just like the Rooster. It crows as early as dawn, facing the early morning of hopes and inspiration, leaving the sunset behind and yearning for what life bringsforth. January-March 2005 CHINESE HOROSCOPE Rooster (1957 1969 1981 1993 2005) If you were born under the sign of the Rooster, you will know the effect you have on other people. Heads turn when you walk into a room, because you have charisma and style. Always looking your best, you have a charm that goes beyond mere clothes. You stand up for your rights, and maintain your own space like a fortress, and you never depend on anybody, but you will go out of your way to help others provided they don’t intrude on your privacy. You are forthright, honest and brave, and love to protect anyone weaker than yourself. You make an exciting friend, but keep part of yourself always private. If you were born in the Year of the Rooster, you get on well with those born in the Years of the Ox, Dragon, Snake and Pig, but less well with those born in the Years of the Tiger, Rabbit, Horse and Sheep. Dog (1958 1970 1982 1994 2006) If you were born under the sign of the Dog, above all else, you worry. Whatever your circumstances, you are always anxiously trying to do better, worrying in case you have forgotten something, and doing your very best to live up to your responsibilities. Conscientious to a fault, you never abandon your duty, and you are always loyal and honest, but you do tend to see the black side of everything, and wear an air of melancholy. You don’t really enjoy social occasions, but if it is required of you, you will go to a party and put on such a good front that no one will ever know your true feelings. You like everything to be safe and secure, the way you’ve always known it. You will help your friends at all times. If you were born in the Year of the Dog, you will get on well with those born in the Years of the Rat, Ox, Snake, and Pig, and may have difficulty with people born under the signs of the Dragon and Horse. Pig (1959 1971 1983 1995 2007) If you were born in a Year of the Pig, you probably think well of everyone. You don’t worry about things, you let life take its course, and you’re calm and laid back. Your philosophy is to enjoy life to the full, and you are sure that all will be well in this best of all worlds. You’ll give people the benefit of the doubt. Kind and generous, always pleased to help others, especially those in real need, you will still look after number one, and if someone pushes you beyond the limit, your temper is fearful.If you were born in a Year of the Pig, you will get on well with those born in the Years of the Tiger, Rabbit, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster and Dog, and may have difficulty with those born in the Year of the Dragon. Rat (1948 1960 1972 1984 1996) In the legend, the Rat was the first animal to answer the call of the Buddha, and that’s a good clue to the Rat. Don’t think of him as being the creature we all dislike. The Rat in the Chinese calendar has ingenuity, intelligence, independence and is something of a magician. Rats like to win. If you’re a Rat, you know how to get what you want, and you’re inventive and original. You’ll be very friendly, and generous to your friends and those you love, but your enemies should steer clear! A complicated person with quick nervous energy, you worry about tomorrow, and push yourself to your limits, yet you are quick to criticize others. You need time to be yourself, and to be on your own. If you were born in the Year of the Rat, you will get on very well with people born in the Year of the Ox, Dragon, and Dog, and probably hardly at all with those born in the Years of the Rabbit, Horse and Monkey. The Chinese New Year The origin of the Chinese New Year is itself centuries old - in fact, too old to actually be traced. It is popularly recognized as the Spring Festival and celebrations last 15 days. Preparations tend to begin a month from the date of the Chinese New Year (similar to a Western Christmas), when people start buying presents, decoration materials, food and clothing. A huge clean-up gets underway days before the New Year, when Chinese houses are cleaned from top to bottom, to sweep away any traces of bad luck, and doors and windowpanes are given a new coat of paint, usually red. The doors and windows are then decorated with paper cuts and couplets with themes such as happiness, wealth and longevity printed on them. The eve of the New Year is perhaps the most exciting part of the event, as anticipation creeps in. Here, traditions and rituals are very carefully observed in everything from food to clothing. Dinner is usually a feast of seafood and dumplings, signifying different good wishes. Delicacies include prawns, for liveliness and happiness, dried oysters (or ho xi), for all things good, raw fish salad or yu sheng to bring good luck and prosperity, Fai-hai (Angel Hair), an edible hairlike seaweed to bring prosperity, and dumplings boiled in water (Jiaozi) signifying a long-lost good wish for a family. It’s usual to wear something red as this colour is meant to ward off evil spirits - but black and white are out, as these are associated with mourning. After dinner, the family sit up for the night playing cards, board games or watching TV programs dedicated to the occasion. At midnight, fireworks light up the sky. Ox (1949 1961 1973 1985 1997) In Chinese mythology, Lao-Tse, the great philosopher, rode astride the Ox on his journey to the mountains to seek immortality. If you were born in the Year of the Ox, you are stoical and patient, can endure great hardship and will never give up. Work is something you take pride in, and you just get on with the job without fuss, doing the best you can. You don’t rush about and get worked up, and you’re laid back until provoked too far, but then watch out! The might of an enraged Ox is not to be trifled with. You save money rather than spend it, and are resolutely ambitious. If you were born in the Year of the Ox, you will probably be good friends with those born in the Years of the Rat, Rabbit, Dragon (especially in business), Rooster and Dog, but, in fact, the Ox will get on well with most people. Tiger (1950 1962 1974 1986 1998) The King of the Jungle, the Tiger is fierce and courageous , his stripes an enchanted armor, symbol of both Yin and Yang. He represents luck, power and royalty. If you were born in the Year of the Tiger, you are enthusiastic, impulsive, loyal and honorable. Just as the Tiger is both revered and feared, a Tiger can be savage or wise. You will like taking risks and thrive on danger; routine is not for you. You like the open road, freedom, continued on page 8 7 January-March 2005 Chinese Horoscope... from page 7 NSO Supports METAGORA and the chance of something around the corner. You despise treachery and falsehood, and you can be very generous, but you like your authority to be acknowledged and you are not the easiest animal to live with. If you were born in the Year of the Tiger, you will find that you get on reasonably well with most people up to a certain point, but less well with other Tigers, and not very well at all with those born in the Years of the Snake and Rooster. METAGORA is a pilot project on measuring democracy, human rights and governance. This is a joint undertaking of the Commission on Human Rights, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, the NSCB, the SRTC and the NSO. The survey aims to monitor the indigenous peoples’ key human rights issues. Rabbit (1951 1963 1975 1987 1999) If you were born in the Year of the Rabbit, you are imaginative and sensitive, like a quiet and peaceful life and don’t like change, but paradoxically, you need freedom. Security is important, and you hate arguments; if there is a quarrel in the air, you probably try to defuse it and negotiate between those involved. You won’t rush into anything, and you tread cautiously, always making sure there’s a Plan B, but if backed into a corner you can be menacing and ferocious. You’re not as weak as you sometimes seem.If you were born in the Year of the Rabbit, you especially like the company of people born in the Years of the Ox, Snake, Sheep, and Pig, but have great difficulty with those born in the Years of the Rat and Rooster. The project was designed to develop methods and statistical tools that should be able to measure the awareness and perception of as well as mechanisms for the realization of indigenous peoples’ key human rights issues, focusing on issues on IPs rights to their ancestral domains. The design was based on the operational conclusions of the International Conference on Statistics, Development and Human Rights held in Montreaux, as well as results of subsequent consultations and workshops after the said conference. Dragon (1952 1964 1976 1988 2000) The Dragon of mythology was a creature of inaccessible places, high mountains or underground caves, breathing fire and ready for battle. The Dragon has been a symbol of deep desire, of wisdom and of luck, and has often been used to ward off evil spirits. Powerful, brave, obstinate, enthusiastic and always lucky, if you were born in the Year of the Dragon you can accomplish things that others consider impossible. Nothing is beyond you, but you’re not easy to live with. You can be cranky and demanding, and upset others with your blunt way of speaking, but you’re scrupulously honest, and genuinely very charming. If you were born in the Year of the Dragon, you enjoy the company of those born in the Years of the Rat, Snake, and Rooster, but there could be problems with those born in the Year of the Dog, as well as other Dragons! Snake (1953 1965 1977 1989 2001) In Chinese mythology, from the mouth of the Snake, Nu-Wa, came the first human being, who was the ancestor of the Emperors of China. Rich in symbolism, the Snake is both the instrument of temptation in the Garden of Eden, and the symbol of eternity when depicted as the snake biting his tail. If you were born in the Year of the Snake, you have a magnetic personality, with poise and elegance, however you dress. You almost certainly love reading and learning, enjoy deep conversations, dislike arguments unless they are abstract and philosophical, and have an almost telepathic intuition. You don’t like making any more effort than you absolutely have to, but when you decide on a course of action you are unstoppable. You probably remember wrongs done to you for a long time, yet you are wise, and much sought after for your good advice. If you were born in the Year of the Snake you will get on well with most people, especially those born in the Years of the Dragon and Rooster, but there may be difficulties with those born in the Year of the Tiger. Horse (1954 1966 1978 1990 2002) The mythical centaur, half horse and half man, symbolizes the bond between man and horse, and if you were born in the Year of the Horse you will be popular and likeable. With your sparkling wit, you love the company of your friends, and you’re impulsive and 8 enthusiastic, and can’t wait to get on with the next thing. Yet, sociable, as you are, you like to do your own thing, and deep inside you are a very private person. Above everything, you are proud and independent.If you were born in the Year of the Horse you get on well with almost everybody, but especially well with the those born in the Year of the Tiger, and only with difficulty with those born in the Year of the Rooster. Sheep (1955 1967 1979 1991 2003) All manner of creative and artistic activities will probably be what you like most, if you were born in the Year of the Sheep. You are just not bothered with the essentials of life like making money...you need it, definitely, but it would be nicer if it just arrived! You are peaceable and calm, imaginative and inventive, and you never bear a grudge. You’ll do anything to avoid falling out with people, even giving up your own wishes to keep things pleasant. You may be very skilled in your profession, but will never work for the sake of it, only if you enjoy it. You can get upset at first if people insist on trying to make you do things you don’t really want to, but at the end of the day you will dig in your heels. If you were born in the Year of the Sheep, you won’t have much trouble in getting on with anyone, but you will particularly like the company of those born in the Years of the Rabbit, Monkey and the very different Ox, and will have little in common with those born in the year of the Rooster. In some versions of the Chinese Zodiac, you may see a Goat instead of a Sheep. Monkey (1956 1968 1980 1992 2004) Highly intelligent and ingenious, people born in the Year of the Monkey are known as the jokers and pranksters of the Chinese Zodiac. If this is you, you can do almost anything you set your mind to, for of all the signs, the Monkey is the most versatile. You are original, independent and articulate, with a gift for persuading others to your own way of thinking. You dislike routine, love acting and playing a part, and love to talk and exchange news and ideas. You can be very generous, and sensitive to the needs of others, but at times people misunderstand your waywardness and think you dishonest, which you find very hurtful. If you were born in the Year of the Monkey, you will get on well with almost everyone, but especially well with those born under the sign of the Sheep, and other Monkeys. Source: http://www.astro-services.com January-March 2005 ILO Develops Decent Work Index with LFS The International Labor Organization (ILO) developed a set of indicators in measuring different dimensions of decent work in the context of NSO’s Labor Force Survey (LFS). This was presented on the National Forum on Decent Work on February 24 at Sulo Hotel, Quezon City.The project aims in testing the indicators to some 600 to 800 households representing a range of economic activities carried out in both urban and rural areas in the Philippines. The pilot test was conducted at San Pablo, Laguna on May 3 to 7, 2004. Successfully interviewed were about 932 s a m p l e households both in urban Ang sakit na and rural areas. They used the questionnaires of LFS with additional ay nakamamatay questions in kung hindi mabibigyan ng maagaran at tamang lunas. measuring Ano ang Meningococcemia? Ang Meningococcemia ay isang nakahahawang sakit sanhi ng mikrobyong “Neisseria Meningitidis.” Meningococcemia Paano nakukuha ang Meningococcemia? Ang mikrobyo ng sakit na ito ay maaaring makuha sa secretions mula sa ilong o lalamunan ng taong may sakit na Meningococcemia sa pamamagitan ng sumusunod: • Paglanghap ng mikrobyo galling sa ubo o bahing ng taong may sakit, • Paghalik sa taong may sakit. various indicators of decent work elements in the country. Results were compared with the outcome of April 2004 LFS conducted by NSO. The editing and coding of accomplished questionnaires were tasked to IESD, Central Office. The pilot test in the Philippines was one of the pilot surveys being conducted throughout the world including Bangladesh, Guatemala, Mali, Moldova, and Ukraine to examine the feasibility of measuring certain indicators of decent work. These results were integrated with the obtained variables from the measurement of quality of employment in the European Union and other countries. Functional Literacy Status of Filipinos Of the estimated 57.6 million Filipinos 10 to 64 years old… ♦ About 48.4 million or 84 percent Filipinos are functionally literate. Ano ang mga palatandaan ng sakit na Meningococcemia? • Biglang mataas na lagnat, • Malarosas o mangitim-ngitim na pasa o pantal sa katawan sa loob ng dalawampu’t apat na oras mula nang lagnatin. Maaari rin magkaroon ng mga sumusunod na sintomas: • Matinding sakit ng ulo, • Paninigas ng leeg, • Pagsusuka, • At kung minsan kinokumbulsyon. ♦ Eight in ten Filipinos are functionally literate. Ano ang dapat gawin sa may sakit na Meningococcemia? Dalhin agad ang pasyente sa pinakamalapit na hospital sa inyong lugar. ♦ Only 81.6 percent of those who graduated from elementary are functionally literate. Paano maiiwasan ang sakit na Meningococcemia? • Panatilihing malinis ang sarili at ang kapaligiran. • Panatilihing malusog ang pangangatawan. • Iwasan ang mataong lugar. • Kumunsulta ang mga kasambahay sa doktor upang mabigyan ng proteksyon kung kinakailangan. The government, private sector, and nongovernment organizations are enjoined to support the implementation of RA 8976 or the Food Fortification Law which took effect on November 7, 2004 focusing on prevalent disorders such as malnutrition. ♦ Females are more functionally literate (86.3%) than males (81.9%). ♦ Those who graduated from high school or completed higher level of education are considered functionally literate. ♦ About 89.5 percent of those who reached high school even if not completed are functionally literate. ♦ About 64.7 percent with some elementary education are functionally literate. ♦ Only 2.4 percent of those with no formal education are functionally literate. ♦ By regional ranking of functional literacy level, NCR, first (94.6%), CALABARZON, second (90.4%), Ilocos, third (88.6%) and ARMM recorded the lowest (62.9%). Note: Functional literacy is a higher level of literacy which includes not only reading and writing skills, but also numerical and comprehension skills. The 2003 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) covers a national sample of about 25,697 households and 75,558 individuals aged 10 to 64 years. This survey aims to provide information on basic and functional literacy status and exposure to mass media of the population. Source: NSO, 2003 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey. 9 January-March 2005 The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork To achieve great things, you need a team. Building a winning team requires an understanding of the qualities that will enable you to successfully reach your goals. 1. The Law of Significance One is too small a number to achieve greatness but each individual makes a significant contribution to a team. When each significance merges, they form a synergy which eventually conquers. 2. The Law of the Big Picture The goal is more important than the role. Members must be willing to subordinate their roles and set aside their personal agendas to support the team’s vision. 3. The Law of Assessment All players have a place where they add the most value. Essentially, when the right team member is in the right place, everyone benefits. 4. The Law of Challenge As the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork elevates. Focus on the team and the dream should take care of itself. 5. The Law of the Chain Reaction The strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link. The stronger members can assists, counsel or eliminate the weakest when proven to be hopeless. When a weak link remains with the team, the group becomes less effective. CNA Signing Bonds NSO and USE Officials of NSO and the Union of Statistics Employees (USE) pushed the signing of the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) after deliberations and consultations between the selected members Administrator Carmelita Ericta and President Emako Naldoza share of the two panel. USE agreements with the signing of CNA The program was (CIU), brought his held on February 21, 2005 at the NSO message. Also in the gathering were Mr. Carlos training room. The Antonio Anonuevo, theme “Quality Employment for Quality Project Coordinator of Fredrich Ebert Stiftung, Public Service” was the and Undersecretary Luis highlight of the ceremony with hosts Ms. Liwanag of the Department of Budget Ruby Gonzales and Dr. and Management. The Edwin de Veyra. rules and regulations of the CNA will be made Secretary General available to employees Danilo Ricafranca of the Confederation of and members of the union after its finalization. Independent Unions 6. The Law of the Catalyst Wining teams have players who make it happen. These are the catalysts: people who are n a t u r a l l y communicative, passionate, t a l e n t e d , creative, and who take the initiative. 7. The Law of the Compass A team that embraces a vision becomes f o c u s e d , energized and confident. It knows where it’s headed and why it’s going there. 8. The Law of Bad Attitude Rotten attitudes ruin a team. The place to start is with yours self. 9. The Law of Accountability Teammates must be able to count on each other when it counts. 10. The Law of Sacrifice The team fails to reach its potential when it fails to pay the price. Sacrifice, time commitment, personal development, and unselfishness are part of the price we pay for the team success. 11. The Law of the Scoreboard The team can make adjustments when it knows where it stands. The scoreboard is essential to evaluate performance at any given time, and is vital to decision-making. 12. The Law of Improvement Great teams have great depth. The key to making most out of the team is to continually improve the members. 13. The Law of Identity Shared values define the team. Values give the team a unique identity. Values must be constantly stated and restated, practiced and institutionalized. 14. The Law of Communication Interaction fuels action. Effective teams have teammates who are constantly talking, and listening to each other. 15. The Law of the Edge The difference between two equally talented teams is leadership. A good leader can bring a team success by providing them with values and work ethic with a shared vision in its place. The person with greater skill, experience and productivity in a given area therefore should be assigned to a more important role in the team. 16. The Law of the High Morale When a team has high morale, it can effectively deal with damaging criticisms thrown at them. 17. The Law of Dividends Investing in the team compounds over time. Make the decision to build a team, and decide who among the members are worth developing. Gather the best team possible, delegate responsibility and authority, and give credit for success. Source: Philippine Panorama 10 January-March 2005 NSO Crossword False Friends (Deceiving Familiarity) A particular nightmare for people learning a foreign language is the ‘false friend’ - a word that looks familiar, but really means something quite different from what you might expect. False friends lurk even with English itself. The word ‘indifferent’ looks as if it ought to mean ‘similar’ or, in other words, ‘not different’. In fact it means ‘uninterested’ or ‘uncaring’. In the list below, choose the word or phrase that you believe is nearest in meaning to the keyword. 1. disinterested a. bored b. unbiased c. dug up 2. limpid a. awkward b. clinging c. very clear 3. enervate a. weaken b. strengthen c. excite 4. lurid a. glittering b. shocking c. dark 5. stricture a. brainwave b. virtue c. criticism 6. friable a. trapped b. crumbly c. steamy 7. noisome a. riotous b. irritating c. disgusting 8. tortuous a.reptilian b. high c. twisting 9. unstudied a. lazy b. rare c. natural 10. ingenious a. shining b. clever c. stupid 1. b 6. b 2. c 7. c 3. a 8. c 4. b 9. c 5. c 10. b Answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 13 14 9 11 Key to Last Issue’s Puzzle 12 F 15 16 18 R N A 19 L 22 23 24 25 B E 27 M L E R W I U S E N D I D K S N T Y E K O F E O C U S B L E L T A T A N I A 26 28 I S G G D T R 20 21 R M N A M I E T S R S I F V O P O N E W E R S I D S 29 ACROSS DOWN 1. _ _ _ _ values; basic, essential 4. a contract of insurance, spelled backwards 7. a dwarf 8. hello 11. not gas, abbreviation 12. not even 13. _ _ _ _ A; document for travel 16. _ _ _ _ davit; sworn statement 18. New Business Establishment; abbreviation 19. pledge 21. bodily parts performing coordinated functions 23. absence of 26. aluminum; abbreviation 27. not Purefoods but _ _ _ 28. a survey 29. D_ _ _ _ _ _ _ registration 1. a head count 2. about; abbreviation 3. _ _ _n; verve, poise 5. Maternal and _ _ _ _ _ Health Survey 6. Cesar _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ; new finance czar 8. Households Statistics Department 9. Philippine Yearbook 10. statistical arm of the government in formulating statistical programs 11. musical note 14. _ _ so; mascot 15. offense 16. an instrumentality 17. Aida, Lorna, and _ _ 20. the Vice President 22. _ _ _n; Swiss chemist 24. lyric poem 25. an indication of agreement Source: Reader’s Digest: How to Write and Speak Better For salutations: 17 I O Tips in Drafting Business Letters •Don’t use the word “Greetings!” when you have already addressed someone as “Dear...” Only Mr./Ms./Dr./Hon. are allowed abbreviated titles. All else must be spelled out. Use these titles in addressing government officials. For the body: •Avoid stilted starts. Open your letter with the reason for writing and a brief hint of what you want to be done. •Always end the letter on a firm and positive note. Refrain from being overly solicitous like using please, kindly several times in a letter. For the complimentary close: Writing Emails: •In government, we adopt “Very truly •Follow standard guidelines and rules yours” when the addressee is higher in rank than the signatory. “Truly yours” when the signatory is higher in rank than the addressee. “Respectfully yours” is for the President. “Yours” is very informal and should only be used when you are in first-name terms with your readers. •PS (Postscript) is not a device that should be used habitually. A good letter comes to the point quickly and need not to put a PS. But, use one if you are determined to put a vital detail in the reader’s minds. on capitalization. •Keep messages short and not more than 25 lines. As much as possible, restrict each message to one subject. • No need to indent the paragraph starts but leave one blank line between paragraphs. •Reply only when message explicitly tells you to do so. •NSO house rule, as stated in the office manual, emails should be answered in two days. 11 January-March 2005 Photo Gallery Birth Registration Project campaign Central Office Planning Workshop 3rd Collective Negotiation Agreement DZMM interviews Administrator Ericta Way of the Cross (via cruxis) outstanding security officer 12 6th Civil Registration Quiz Poverty Monitoring System Study Tour Signing of MOA with China Bank
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