Official banner of the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) and Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) that represents a pivotal endeavor in the Philippines’ commitment to comprehensive data collection and community development.

27 June 2024 – CALAPAN CITY.  The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will conduct the 2024 Census of Population and Community-Based Monitoring System (POPCEN-CBMS) in all local government units across the country from July to September 2024. All MIMAROPAns to be enumerated as members of a household or residents of institutional living quarters will be those alive as of 12:01 a.m. of 01 July 2024.

The Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) technique will be adopted in the undertaking of this census operation. This involves the gathering of information using digital Household Profile Questionnaire (HPQ) contained in an electronic gadget (tablet) to cover households. As the need arises, the 2024 POPCEN-CBMS will also adopt the traditional Paper and Pencil Interview (PAPI) technique for the HPQ. Furthermore, Self-Administered Questionnaire (SAQ) will likewise be used to enumerate households and institutional living quarters.

This national undertaking by the PSA is pursuant to the Republic Act 10625 (Philippine Statistical Act of 2013) and the Republic Act 11315 (CBMS Act of 2019). All information pertaining to the respondent is confidential and shall not be disclosed or divulged to any third person or entity unless authorized by law. Provisions outlined in the Republic Act 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and other relevant statutory laws ensure that personal information remains confidential and will be used for its legitimate purpose only.

The 2024 POPCEN-CBMS will be the fourth CBMS and the 16th population census to be undertaken in the country since the first census in 1903.  The POPCEN refers to the complete process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analyzing, publishing, and disseminating data about the population in the country. On the other hand, the CBMS refers to an organized technology-based system of collecting, processing, and validating disaggregated data that may be used for planning, program implementation, and impact monitoring at the local level.

The 2024 POPCEN-CBMS aligns closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), serving as a vital tool in monitoring progress towards the achieving these global targets. Locally disaggregated data has the potential to provide insights into SDG progress and various development indicators at the local level.

For more information, please reach us via e-mail at rssomimaropa@psa.gov.ph. Alternatively, you can also reach us via our landline number (6343) 286-7491.

(SGD) LENI R. RIOFLORIDO
Regional Director

MLLM / OHG / RRL