2 nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

1. ECONOMIC CENSUS IN THE PHILIPPINES: Data Dissemination Carmelita N. Ericta Administrator, National Statistics Office 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

2. Outline of Presentation • Introduction • Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Concluding Remarks 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

3. 1. Introduction • Economic Census: • Census of Philippine Business and Industry (CPBI) • designated statistical activity conducted every five years • 2006 CPBI: 14th in the series of economic censuses 1903, 1918, 1939, 1948, 1961, 1967, 1972, 1975, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1994, and 1999. 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

4. Scope and Coverage 14 sectors of the economy • Agriculture, hunting and forestry • Fishing • Mining and quarrying • Manufacturing • Electricity, gas and water • Construction • Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal and household goods • Hotels and restaurants • Transport, storage and communications • Financial intermediation • Real estate, renting and business activities • Education • Health and social work • Other community, social and personal service activities. 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

5. 2006 CPBI Questionnaires 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

6. Unit of Enumeration • The statistical unit or unit of enumeration used in the 2006 CPBI is the establishment, defined as: • “an economic unit under a single ownership or control, i.e. under a single legal entity, engaged in one or predominantly one kind of economic activity at a single fixed location.” 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

7. Classification Systems Used • Economic Organization • Legal Organization • Size of Establishments • Average Total Engaged (ATE) • Industrial Classification • 1994 PSIC based on ISIC Rev. 3 • Geographic Classification • Philippine Standard Geographic Codes (PSGC) 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

8. Domains Using Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) as of December 30, 2006 ATE less than 20 ATE 20 and over 17 Regions 17 Regions 81 Provinces 39 Highly Urbanized Cities and Municipalities 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

9. 7. Response Rate: 92.1 percent 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

10. 1. Introduction Objective of the 2006 CPBI: collect information on the structure and trends of economic activities in the entire country 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

11. 1. Introduction • Uses of Data: • constructing national and regional income accounts of the Philippine economy • formulating and monitoring plans/policies in the attainment of national and regional economic goals • determining and comparing regional economic structure and performances • providing updates for the frame of establishments • conducting market research and feasibility studies 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

12. 1. Introduction • Users of Data: • constructing national and regional income accounts • formulating and monitoring plans/policies • determining and comparing regional economic structure and performances • providing updates for the frame of establishments • conducting market research and feasibility studies National Statistical Coordination Board National and regional government agencies; congress; local government units National Statistics Office Private sector 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

13. Quality Assurance Measures • Advance Release Calendar (ARC) • informs the data users about the dates when the preliminary and final results will be available. 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

14. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Dissemination of census results: • special releases, • publications and • user’s fora • Established methods are used to safeguard the confidentiality of individual business data as mandated by Commonwealth Act 591. 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

15. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Preliminary results: Special releases • Prepared by sector and economy-wide • Text showing highlights of census results • Summary tables • Technical notes • Special releases are uploaded in the NSO website http://www.census.gov.ph 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

16. 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Special Releases • Provides summary highlights of preliminary census results of each sector • Disseminated through the NSO Website at http:/www.census.gov.ph 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

17. 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Press Releases informing the public that final census data are already available through the NSO website 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

18. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Final Results: Publications • Published in 17 volumes • Text showing highlights of census results • Summary and detailed tables • Technical notes • Available both in hard copy and CDs. 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

19. 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Publications • Contents of Publications • Foreword • Explanatory Text • Introduction • Legal Authority • Confidentiality of Information • Unit of Enumeration • Scope and Coverage • Uses of CPBI Data • Reference Period • CPBI Slogan and Logo • Data Items • Questionnaire Used • Frame of Establishments • Economic Organization • Legal Organization • Industrial Classification • Geographic Classification • Size of Establishment • Sampling Design • Determination of Sample Size • Sample Allocation for Non-certainty Strata • Sample Selection • Estimation Procedure • Phases of Operation • Concepts and Definition • Brief Analysis 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

20. 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Publications • Contents of Publication Tables 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

21. Volume1 – Agriculture 2 - Fishing 3 – Mining and Quarrying 4 – Manufacturing (All) 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Publicationsare printed in 17 volumes as follows: 5 – Manufacturing (Large) 6 – Manufacturing (Small) 7 – Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 8 - Construction 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

22. 13 – Real Estate Renting and 14 – Private Education 15 – Health and Social Work 16 - Other Community, Social 8. Dissemination of Economic Census Results • Publicationsare printed in 17 volumes as follows: Volume 9 – Wholesale and Retail Trade Other Business Activities 10 – Hotels and Restaurants 11 – Transportation, Storage and Communications 12 – Financial Intermediation & Personal Services 17 – Economy Wide Printed copies -500 for economy- wide volumes -300 each for other volumes 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

23. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Users’ Forum • Conducted in all 17 regions • Participants include representatives of • Government agencies • Academe • Private sector, including respondents and industry associations 15 The 2nd Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, South Korea July 6-9, 2009

24. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Users’ Forum • Highlights of census results • Discussions on uses and policy implications of results by representatives of • Government agencies • Academe • Private sector • Open forum 15 The 2nd Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, South Korea July 6-9, 2009

25. 2. Dissemination of Economic Census results • Statistics on demand: • No microdata are made available to data users • Processing of statistical tables other than published ones are done by NSO staff • Confidentiality considerations are taken into account • Subject to pricing policy 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009

26. 3. Concluding Remarks • Other channels of dissemination: • Tri-media • Seminars conducted by • Academe • Industry associations • Other government agencies 15 The 2nd Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, South Korea July 6-9, 2009

27. 3. Concluding Remarks • Developmentsin the pipeline: • Training of staff on the system of national accounts • Statistics on demand via website • “Data enclave” 15 The 2nd Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, South Korea July 6-9, 2009

28. T H A N K Y O U 2nd International Workshop on Economic Census, Seoul, Republic of Korea July 6-9, 2009