As a monitoring system of the growing conditions and actual plantings of palay and corn, this survey aims to provide the forecasts for the current quarter based on the current standing crop, and for the next quarter based on planting intentions, and to provide monthly updates on the area and production of palay and corn by stages of growth (i.e., vegetative, reproductive, and maturing). Updates on production and harvest area estimates of palay and corn are generated from the MPCSRS which is conducted monthly in-between the Palay Production Survey and Corn Production Survey rounds done by PSA.

The MPCSRS employs a face-to-face interview using paper-and-pen interview technique on 01-05 May 2023. Trained Statistical Researchers by PSA will interview a total of 906 farming households, of which 450 respondents are palay farming households while 456 respondents are corn farming households across all provinces in the MIMAROPA Region. The survey will be undertaken during the first five days of every survey month.

The MPCSRS was reviewed and cleared for conduct under the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System, a mechanism being implemented by the PSA by virtue of Rule 28 of Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10625.

In this regard, PSA MIMAROPA enjoins sampled households to support the May 2023 Round MPCSRS by providing the required information to PSA’s hired Statistical Researchers who will visit the sample households in the region.

For further information, please contact the Statistical Operations and Coordination Division of the Regional Statistical Service Office MIMAROPA through telephone number (6343) 286-7491 or via e-mail addresses rssomimaropa@psa.gov.ph and
rssomimaropasocd@psa.gov.ph