The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Services Office MIMAROPA is pleased to present this 2024 Annual Report. This showcases our agency’s significant achievements from our dedicated service by delivering high-quality and reliable statistical services, efficient civil registration, inclusive National ID, and participatory community-based monitoring system for evidence-based decision-making towards improved quality of life for all MIMAROPAns.

Key highlights of our accomplishments were the approval of the MIMAROPA Regional Statistical Development Program (RSDP) 2023-2029 by the Regional Statistics Committee MIMAROPA and an endorsement to all data producing agencies from the Regional Development Council MIMAROPA. The MIMAROPA RSDP 2023-2029 is a comprehensive collection of statistical development programs from various stakeholders in the region, aimed at enhancing the capacity of the regional statistical system. By aligning regional statistical efforts with national priorities, the RSDP lays the foundation for informed decision-making across different sectors, ultimately contributing to the region’s growth and development.

Moreover, the successful data turnover ceremonies of the 2022/2023 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) marks a significant step forward in strengthening data-driven local governance, as it ensures that local leaders now have access to comprehensive and up-to-date socio-economic data. With this information, they can formulate well-informed development programs, implement targeted interventions, and address pressing community needs more effectively. The CBMS serves as a vital tool in bridging data gaps, empowering local government units (LGUs) to create policies that are responsive to the needs of their constituents.

Further, PSA MIMAROPA has officially opened National ID registration to the MIMAROPANs children one to four years old. This is part of the PSA’s continued efforts to register more Filipinos under National ID, below five years old. To this end, over 2.77 million MIMAROPAns were registered as of 31 December, achieving 85.9 percent of the total population of the region in 2020.

In the realm of civil registration, the 8th MIMAROPA Civil Registrars Interface provided an invaluable platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This annual gathering fostered meaningful discussions and exchanges of ideas on continuous improvement of civil registration services among resource speakers and MIMAROPA’s Local Civil Registry Officials. Through this interface, we reaffirmed our commitment to upholding the integrity, accessibility, and efficiency of civil registration, ensuring that every MIMAROPAn’s vital events are properly recorded and documented.

The past year has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and service. Through the dedication of our personnel, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and the use of advanced methodologies, we have successfully conducted key statistical activities for the MIMAROPAns. Our efforts reflect our mission to provide accurate, timely, and relevant data that serve as a backbone for regional and national development.