05 January 2025 – MARINDUQUE PROVINCIAL STATISTICAL OFFICE. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marinduque Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) successfully conducted the January 2025 Re-designedRice and Corn Stocks Survey: Commercial (RCSS: C) and Enhanced Rice and Corn Stocks Survey: Household (RCSS:H). The survey was conducted on January 2 – 5, 2025.

The Re-designed RCSS:C and Enhanced RCSS: H are monthly surveysthat collect data on rice, corn grain, and corn grits stocks from commercial establishments, households, and non-commercial granaries as of 6:00 AM of the first day of each month. The data gathered, along with household and government stocks, aids in monitoring the supply and demand of the food staples, ensuring price stability and access. These surveys also support national accounts estimation, guide policymakers on rice imports during emergencies, and assist government planners and stakeholders, such as NEDA, NFA, DA, and the public, in developing social and economic policies.

Additionally, the RCSS: C focuses on rice and corn stock inventories in the commercial sector at the national and regional levels, comparing current stock levels with those from the same period in the previous year and the previous month. Together, these surveys help provide a comprehensive view of the stock situation and support effective decision-making in the agriculture sector. 

PSA Marinduque hired seven Statistical Researchers (SRs) to conduct personal interviews with 89 sample establishments from the 34 sample barangays and 171 sample households from 12 sample barangays across the province. 

In line with this, the sample establishments are encouraged to continuously support and participate in this nationwide undertaking by providing accurate and necessary information.

For further questions or clarification, you may reach us via email at marinduque@psa.gov.ph. Alternatively, you can also reach us via our landline numbers: (042)332-0848 or (042)754-0024.

(SGD)GEMMA N. OPIS
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA PSO Marinduque

GNO/MVL