L The Official Newsletter of the National Statistics Office–National Capital Region L inkTotal population count for National Capital Region

reaches 11.55 millionFinal results of 2007 Census of Population (POPCEN 2007) conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) placed the National Capital Region (NCR) population at 11,553,427 or 13.04 percent of the 88,574,614 Philippine population as of August 1, 2007.

Comparative population counts for the Philippines and NCR for the 1995, 2000 and 2007 census years are shown below.

Philippines NCR

2007 August 1, 2007 88.57 11.55

2000 May 1, 2007 76.50 9.93

1995 September 1, 1995 68.62 9.45

Census Year

Census Reference Date

Population (in millions)

The 2007 and 2000 census figures for the Philippines and NCR translate into an average annual population growth rates of 2.04 percent and 2.11 percent, respectively. Comparative growth rates since the 1980 census years are shown below.

Reference Period Census Year(in percent)

Philippines NCR

2000-2007 2007 2.04 2.11

1990-2000 2000 2.34 2.25

1980-1990 1990 2.35 2.98

Average Annual Population Grow th Rate for the

Philippines

NCR is under new leadershipAdministrator Carmelita N. Ericta designated Ms. Lourdes V. Homecillo, Statistician V and Chief of ITSD-Industry Statistics Division, as the new Officer-In-Charge of the National Capital Region (NCR) effective April 1, 2008 vice Mr. Danilo R. Cubinar who re-assumed his post as Provincial Statistics Officer of NCR-District II (Designation Order No. 2008-072).

Ms. Homecillo is one of the few remaining Group A trainees at NSO who trained under the tutelage of the late Dr. Tito A. Mijares.

The National Statistics Office - National Capital Region (NSO-NCR) has reaffirmed its commitment to gender sensitivity and to uphold women's rights in time with the celebration of the Women's Month in March 2008. This year's theme was “CEDAW ng Bayan: Yaman ng Kababaihan.” In compliance to Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2008, the month-long celebration officially kicked-off with the conduct of lecture series and livelihood seminars from March 14 to 28, 2008.

NSO-NCR celebrates Women's Month

During the welcome party for Ms. Lourdes V. Homecillo: The PSOs and CRIMD Division Chief, together with OIC-RD Lourdes V. Homecillo.

January – June 2008Volume VI Issue 1

Sem inar/Lecture Date Resource Person

Mar. 14

Mar. 17

Mar. 17

Mar. 28

R.A. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children)

Ms. Ruby O. Dumpit,DSWD

Hands-on Livelihood Training on Trendy Balloon Decors

Mr. Roberto O. Magallanes, NSO-SOD

Hands-on Livelihood Training on Accessories Making

Ms. Jocelyn Z. Deguito,NSO-SOD

R.A. 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act)

Atty. Maribeth C. Pilimpinas, NSO-LSD

Source: NSO-NCR Special Release No. 2008-01

Editorial Board:

Lourdes V. HomecilloOIC-Regional Director, NCR

Precy Z. DeveraturdaStatistician IV

Marilyn P. VergaraStatistician III

Editorial Team:

Contributors

Rodolfo I. GambalanCriselda H. De DiosRichard P. TolentinoBambie A. Vilaruel

Minerva C. ZambranoFlorfina A. Perez

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Population count and developmentWith the state Proclamation No. 1489, President Arroyo made official the new population count. In NCR alone, population reached a total of 11,553,427. This means that NCR population constitutes around 13 percent of the whole Philippine population. To some it is quite alarming, to others it is close to reality.

Accurate population counts are useful in the formulation of sound policies and strategies for the socio-economic development of the country. Without accurate population count, government programs and policies may result differently. Likewise, business and industry stakeholders may have the wrong estimate in establishing business sites if figures are inaccurate. Even the research and academic institutions rely on these figures as basis for further studies.

Information is power. Information is to be shared so figures are not to be compromised.

As the NSO is the major statistical agency responsible for collecting, compiling, classifying, producing, publishing, and disseminating general-purpose statistics, this should serve as a challenge for us.

MILESTONESMs. Precy Z. Deveraturda, Statistician IV of the Regional Office, was conferred the Career Executive Service (CES) eligibility last June 10, 2008, as per the Civil Service Commission-Career Executive Service (CSC-CES) Board Resolution No. 738.

Mr. Danilo R. Cubinar, Provincial Statistics Officer (PSO) of NCR II, was accepted as a scholar at the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) for the course in Master in Population Studies (MPopS) beginning the first semester of school year 2008 to 2009.

NCR News Bits

NSO-NCR celebrates the Independence Day National Statistics Office-National Capital Region (NSO-NCR) employees housed at the Philippine Bible Society building held a simple celebration of the Philippine Independence Day last June 12, 2008.

The activities included the singing of the national anthem, recitation of the oath of allegiance to the flag, and the recitation of the NSO mission and vision.

The host team, NCR 1 employees, were in their Filipiniana attire. A short quiz on the Philippine history was conducted and the individual winners were given prizes.

Alagaan ang Kalusugan The NCR Regional Office conducted a whole day health seminar for NCR employees last May 19, 2008 at the PBS Social Hall. The theme of the seminar was “Alagaan and Kalusugan”, in response to the Office of the President's memorandum circular as one of the thrust for poverty alleviation.

The morning session was a lecture on health practices in the workplace with Dr. Francisco Cojuangco Jr, President of the MEDALPROFS-Japan Fellows Association Chapter, as the resource person. Dr. Cojuangco is also the medical director of the Philippine Postal Corporation. Free medical service was also arranged (Fasting Blood Screening), which was provided free to NCR employees by Terra Pharma, a division of United Laboratories.

The afternoon session was a lecture on stress management conducted by Mr. Ernol Cunanan, practitioner of oriental medicine and health counselor for Community Health Service (NGO Health Sector, NCR). Free ball massagers were raffled to NCR employees.

NSO-NCR at the Independence Day Jobs FairIn commemoration of the Philippine independence, NSO-NCR took part in the “2008 Independence Day Mega Jobs Fair” conducted last June 12, 2008 at the Quirino Granstand, Rizal Park, Manila. The occasion was led by the Department of Labor and Employment-National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR).

Mr. Godofredo Mario Corrales and Ms. Florfina Perez of CRIMD, and Jenelyn Mejia, Marilou Villanera, Marlyn Miranda, Maricel Caragan and Cristina Lotho of NCR Iwere present to provide assistance and give related advisory services to the public.

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During the Independence Day Mega Jobs Fair. In the photo are Jenelyn Mejia and Marilou Villanera of NCR I, and Florfina Perez and Godofredo Mario Corrales of CRIMD.

NCR I staff during the Independence Day celebration of NSO-NCR.

Alagaan ang Kalusugan. Free medical services like blood screening were given to NCR employees.

The NSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General Carmelita N. Ericta attended the jobs fair to share her expertise to the public and to provide support to the NSO participants.

Women's Corner

Women and EducationEducation is important in shaping the role of women in society. The type and level of education that women and men acquire conclude their place in society, particularly in their field of work. In earlier times, men frequently get the higher occupational ranks and higher paying jobs. Today, women are given the same opportunities as men.

The degree of difference in gender does not vary in terms of basic literacy. Out of 100 persons, 99 are able to read and write and understand a simple message in any language or dialect.

A substantial portion of official development assistance funds received from foreign governments and multi lateral agencies and organizations shall be set aside and utilized by the agencies concerned to support programs and activities for women.

All government departments shall ensure that women benefit equally and participate directly in the development programs and projects of said department, specifically those funded by official foreign development assistance.

All government departments and agencies shall review and revise all their regulations... to remove gender bias therein.”

Women in Development and Nation Building Act

Excerpts from the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 7192

“ The State recognizes the role of women in nation building and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. The state shall provide women rights and opportunities equal to that of men.

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Basic and Functional Literacy Rate by Sex, NCR:2003

Basic Literacy Functional Literacy

99.1 98.9

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1994 2003

Total Male Female Total Male Female

6,707 3,194 3,513 8,318 3,994 4,324

98.83 98.88 98.78 99.00 98.90 99.10

6069 2879 3190 7712 3693 4019

92.41 91.75 93.00 94.60 94.00 95.20

Number and Percent of Population 10 Years and Over by Literacy and Sex, NCR: 1994 and 2003

National Capital Region

Population 10 years old and over

Basic literacy rate (in percent)

Population 10 to 64 years old (in thousands)

Functional Literacy Rate (in percent)

Source: 2003 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), NSO

Simple literacy as defined in the 2003 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (2003 FLEMMS) is the ability of a person to read and write, with understanding, a simple message in any language or dialect.

Functional literacy on the other hand, is a significantly higher lever of literacy, which comprises not only reading and writing skills but also numeric skills. The skills must be adequately advanced to allow the individual to participate fully and efficiently in activities commonly occurring in life's situation that entail a sensible capability of communicating through written language.

Females have higher functional literacy rate than males, with a difference of 1.2 percentage points. On a whole, the functional literacy rate improved from 92.41 percent in 1994 to 94.60 percent in 2003. This reflects an average of 0.2 percentage increase per year or approximately an additional two for every 100 Filipinos become literate in every five years.

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Statistical Corner

CPI for All Incom e Household by Com modity Group, NCR: January to June 2007-2008(2000=100)

Comm odity Group January February March April May June2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007

All Items (Philippines) 146.8 140.0 147.3 139.8 148.6 139.7 151.6 140.0 153.8r 140.4 157.4 141.3All Items (NCR) 148.4 142.8 148.0 142.2 149.8 142.1 152.9 142.3 154.6 142.7 157.0 143.8

Food, beverages and tobacco 137.8 130.8 137.3 129.6 140.0 129.2 143.5 129.2 145.9 129.5 148.4 130.1Clothing 132.5 129.4 135.9 129.7 136.5 130.0 136.7 130.0 136.8 130.0 136.9 130.1Housing and repairs 133.9 132.9 134.2 133.0 134.4 133.0 136.4 133.1 136.4 133.3 137.0 133.5Fuel, light and w ater 212.3 210.3 208.8 210.0 213.2 210.3 223.8 210.0 224.5 210.6 218.9 211.6Services 176.2 164.7 175.7 164.0 177.1 164.2 179.2 165.2 182.7 166.2 191.3 169.6Miscellaneous 122.2 121.3 122.5 121.4 122.8 121.5 123.5 121.5 123.7 121.6. 123.9 121.6

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the percent change in the average prices of goods and services commonly bought by a group of consumers from the base period.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), there was a continuous increase in the CPI for the period in review.

CPI in NCR

It was observed that the CPI in NCR was consistently higher than the national figures.

There was likewise a consistent increase in the inflation rate for NCR. From 3.9 percent in January 2008, the upward trend reached as high as 9.2 percent in June 2008.

Purchasing Power of Peso (PPP) registered a slight increase from ₱0.67 in January 2008 to ₱0.68 in February 2008. PPP for March 2008 was at ₱0.67. PPP decreased for the months of April and May 2008 at ₱0.65 and went further down to ₱0.64 in June 2008.

On employment, unemployment and underemploymentIn the Philippines, the employment rate in April 2008, or the proportion of employed persons to total labor force, was estimated at 92.0 percent.

Among the regions, the National Capital Region recorded the lowest employment rate at 86.2 percent for April 2008, slightly lower than April 2007 rate of 87.5 percent.

Across regions, National Capital Region registered the highest unemployment rate for April 2008. It registered a two- digit unemployment rate of 13.8 percent, higher than the national figure of 8.0 percent.

For underemployment rate, the National Capital Region recorded 13.5 percent, lower than the national figure of 19.8 percent.

Region

Philippines 63.2 92.0 8.0 19.8

National Capital Region 61.2 86.2 13.8 13.5Cordillera Administrative Region 65.7 95.1 4.9 20.5I - 58.7 90.8 9.2 17.5II - 65.9 96.2 3.8 17.4III - Central Luzon 59.3 90.0 10.0 8.7IV-A - 60.9 89.7 10.3 15.5IV-B - 69.4 95.5 4.5 29.2V - 66.2 93.5 6.5 38.7VI - 63.6 91.4 8.6 21.2VII - 64.0 92.3 7.7 15.9VIII - 65.0 95.1 4.9 29.3IX - 65.0 96.6 3.4 20.2X - Northern Mindanao 69.6 95.0 5.0 26.7XI - Davao Region 66.5 93.7 6.3 24.4XII - 67.2 95.1 4.9 23.8XIII - 66.5 94.5 5.5 29.8

56.4 97.0 3.0 11.3

Labor Force Participation Rates (LFPR), Employment, Unemployment and Underemployment Rates, by Region: April 2008 (in percent)

Labor ForceParticipation

Rate

Employment Rate

Unem-ployment

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Under-em ploym ent

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Ilocos RegionCagayan Valley

CalabarzonMimaropaBicol RegionWestern VisayasCentral VisayasEastern VisayasZamboanga Peninsula

SoccsksargenCaraga

Autonomous Region in Muslim MindanaoNote: Estimates for April 2008 are preliminary and subject to change.Source: April 2008 Labor Force Survey, NSO

Note: r - revised Source: Economic Indices and Indicators Division (EIID), NSO

Inflation Rate, NCR: January – June 2008

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Statistical Corner

Source: 2006 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES), NSO

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Almost all of the women and men surveyed had heard of TB (98% women and 99.6% men), and 95.6 percent of both sexes believed that TB can be cured.

The knowledge that TB is transmitted through air while coughing was higher for men at 65.4 percent, compared to women at 59.4 percent.

Less than one percent of women and one percent of men had been told by doctors or by a health professional that they had TB in five years prior to the survey.

Less than one percent of women and 2.1 percent of men had taken anti-TB medicine. Chest or back pains were common symptoms of TB among women and men with 11.7 and 10.2 percent, respectively.

About 49.3 of women who had symptoms of TB had sought treatment. This is slightly higher than the male counterpart with 46.3 percent.

Findings from the 2003 National Demographic and Health Survey

Region2006 (Billion Pesos) 2003 (Billion Pesos)

Incom e Savings Incom e Savings

Philippines 3,006 2,561 445 2,437 2,038 399

National Capital Region 734 609 125 611 500 111Cordillera Administrative Region 58 46 13 42 35 7I - 135 117 18 109 90 19II - 88 73 15 74 58 16III - Central Luzon 377 325 52 289 249 39IV-A - 472 419 53 402 345 57IV-B - 59 51 9 52 42 10V - 126 112 15 103 89 14VI - 178 159 19 141 124 17VII - 187 160 27 147 124 24VIII - 102 85 18 77 63 14IX - 78 62 17 55 44 11X - Northern Mindanao 112 92 20 80 67 13XI - Davao Region 113 97 16 95 81 14XII - 85 72 14 80 60 20XIII - 52 44 8 37 33 5

47 40 7 42 34 8

Total Incom e, Expenditure, and Savings of Fam ilies by Region: 2003 and 2006 (at Current Prices)

Expen-diture

Expen-diture

Ilocos RegionCagayan Valley

CalabarzonMimaropaBicol RegionWestern VisayasCentral VisayasEastern VisayasZamboanga Peninsula

SoccsksargenCaraga

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

On income, expenditure and savingsFilipino families earned a total of ₱3.01 trillion in 2006 according to the final results of the the 2006 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES).

With an estimated 17.4 million Filipino families in 2006, this translates to an average annual family income of ₱173 thousand.

The total annual family expenditure was approximately ₱2.56 trillion, or an average of ₱147 thousand per family in 2006.

The 2006 FIES also provides estimates of family income and family expenditure at the regional level. Across regions, NCR recorded the biggest share to the total annual family income (24.4%), representing nearly a quarter of the total annual family income for the entire country.

Source: 2003 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), NSO

Findings from the 2004 Annual Poverty Indicators SurveyMajority of families residing in the National Capital Region used the community water system (78.6%), considered as a clean and safe source of water.

Other families used tanker tank/peddler (12.7%), protected well (7.1), and other sources of water supply (1.5%).

Source: 2004 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS), NSO

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System(78.6%)

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Families by Main Source of Water Supply, NCR: 2004

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What is Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2007?

This is the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Governing the Registration of the Authority to Solemnize Marriage of Bishops, Heads/Founders of Religions and Religious Sects, Priests, Imams, Religious Ministers, Tribal Heads/ Leaders/Chieftains, Community Elders, and Other Designated Authorities with the Civil Registrar General.

This Administrative Order is implemented effective January 2008.

What is a Religious Sect?

A religious sect is agroup of persons or organization professing a common faith and set of beliefs, and governed or guided by a common religious doctrine or creed.

When is a Religious Sect Deemed Operating in the Philippines?

A religion or religious sect is deemed operating in the Philippines when a great number of Filipinos profess it, and this fact appears clearly in the latest census records of the Philippines. In the absence of census records, or in case of doubt, the founder or head of the religion or religious sect shall declare in a public instrument the following facts:

What you need to know about Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2007

When is a Religious Sect in Good Repute?

A religion or religious sect is in good repute when it holds religious services or gatherings periodically in a fixed place devoted actually and exclusively for religious rites and worship, complies with the requirements of the marriage laws and regulations, and there is nothing in its teachings, principles and practices that is contrary to law, moral, good customs and public policy.

When the religion or religious sect does not appear in the latest census records of the Philippines, or in case of doubt, the question of its being good repute may be proven by means of a certification of the Mayor having jurisdiction over the place where its church, temple or chapel is situated, affirming the facts and circumstances referred to in the first paragraph of this section.

Registration Procedures

Who shall apply?

The following persons shall apply for the registration of authority to solemnize marriage:

Bishop Founder of the religion/religious sect Head of the religion/religious sect Priest Imam Tribal Head/Chieftain Other religious ministers/pastors

Where to apply?

All Solemnizing Officers (SOs) shall secure and file their application forms for registration from the NSO Provincial Office of the province where the church, temple or chapel is located.

When to apply?

Applications for registration of authority to solemnize marriage may be filed during the year. SOs whose registration will expire on the 31st of December of the year may submit their applications on or before the 31st of December but not earlier that the 1st of October of that year.

Brief history of the religious sect

That said religion or religious sect is duly incorporated for the administration of its temporalities

That the religion or religious sect has at least one church, temple or chapel which is used actually and exclusively for religious rites and worship in the Philippines wherein these churched, temples or chapels are respectively situated, and the name of the priests, rabbis, imams or religious ministers assigned to teach

That the religion or religious sect has a congregation of not less than two hundred bona fide active members who must all be residents of the Philippines and who attend the religious gatherings and services which said religion or religious sect holds periodically in its own church, temple or chapel.

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Civil Registration Matters

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times,

always with the same person.”

- Mignon Mclaughlin

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February as Civil Registration Month

The declaration of the month of February of every year as the Civil Registration Month was issued by the then President Corazon Aquino through Proclamation No. 682 issued on January 28, 1991. The proclamation aims to "remind the citizenry of their duty to register acts and events concerning status of persons, and enhance nationwide awareness and appreciation of the legal, administrative and statistical values of civil registry documents." Likewise, it seeks to "underscore the necessity for Congress to provide adequate funds for enforcement and administration of laws on civil registration."

The Civil Registry Law of the Philippines or Act No. 3753 was passed on November 26, 1930 but took effect only on February 27, 1931. However, events in Philippine history revealed that several efforts towards registration of vital events were already evident as early as the Spanish Period.

NCR celebrates the Civil Registration MonthLast February 2008, the NSO-NCR celebrated this year's Civil Registration Month with its theme “Tamang Rehistro, Daan Sa Kinabukasan Mo”. The Regional Office, through the Civil Registry and Information Management Division (CRIMD) lined up relevant activities for the month. Activities for the celebration included lectures, orientations, and civil registration quiz.

The 6th NCR Civil Registration QuizIn line with the celebration of the Civil Registration Month, NSO–NCR conducted the 6th NCR Civil Registration Quiz last February 27, 2008.

There were six competing teams coming from the district offices, with a member from the local civil registry offices. The quiz consisted of 15 questions, (easy, average, and difficult). There were two categories in selecting the winners: team and individual.

Winners for the individual category were the following: Mr. Sahabil Abtuh (NCR IV) -1st place, Ms. Gemma Abejaron (NCR V) -2nd place, and Ms. Helen Adolacion (NCR III) -3rd

place. For the team category, NCR IV, NCR V, and NCR III ranked 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place, respectively.

The board of judges were Mr. Clemente S Manaog (AO), Ms. Edith R. Orcilla (CRD-DMD), and Ms. Luningning M. Aragon (LCRO-Las Piñas).

Orientation Seminar for Solemnizing Officers revokedNSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General Carmelita N. Ericta issued Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2008 last January 9, 2008. In effect, provision under Rule 7.4 (e) of A.O. No. 1, s. 2007 was revoked.

This means that solemnizing officers do not need to present proof of attendance in an orientation seminar conducted by NSO before their Certificate of Registration of Authority to Solemnize Marriage (CRASM) is renewed.

Civil Registration Matters

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Birth Civil Registration System assessment meetingThe NSO-NCR Regional Office through the Civil Registry and Information Management Division (CRIMD) and in coordination with the Birth Registration Project of Plan Philippines conducted the Barangay Civil Registration System assessment meeting last May 15, 2008 at Mindoro Hall, Sofitel Hotel, Pasay City.

The meeting was attended by the NSO Administrator and Civil Registrar General, NCR OIC–Regional Director, CRIMD Chief, Provincial Statistics Officers, BRP Regional Focal Person, District Focal Persons, and staff from the regional office who acted as secretariat.

The objectives of the meeting were to assess the status of the implementation of BCRS in the district offices especially at the pilot areas, to identify and determine the weaknesses and barriers in the implementation of BCRS, and to discuss other related matters regarding BCRS.

During the BCRS assessment meeting. In the photo are (center) NSO Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta, NCR OIC-RD Lourdes V. Homecillo, Mr. Joseph Cajita, the NSO Plan Coordinator, Provincial Statistics Officers and District Focal Persons.

President Emilio Aguinaldo issued on June 18, 1898 a decree that provided for "the election of Delegate of Justice and Civil Registration" that shall provide assistance to the town chief in the initiation of court proceedings and the preparation of the record book of births, deaths and marriages including the census.