PSA RSSO II Highlights for the year 2019

30th NSM Celebration

List of 5 Major Activities for the 30th NSM:
The celebration of the 30th National
Statistics Month (NSM) with the
theme, “Data Innovation: Key to a
Better Nation,” was collectively
observed in the Cagayan Valley
Region through the conduct of 119 regionwide/interagency
activities jointly carried-out by the members of the RSC2 and
the Regional Statistical System (RSS),with the Secretariat
services from the SOCD technical staff. A total of 119 activities
conducted as reported by participating agencies, highlighted the
importance of innovating statistical systems, processes and
technologies in coming up with quality statistics that will help
policymakers design responsive and evidence-based plans and
programs towards a better nation.
PSA RSSO II underwent First QMS Surveillance Audit
PSA RSSO II underwent its first International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Quality
Management System (QMS) on-site surveillance audit with TUV Rheinland Philippines Inc. on
November 25, 2019 at PSA RSSSO II, City Hall Annex Building, Carig Sur Tuguegarao City.
Auditor Kharen Tan-Concepcion, representative of TUV Rheinland Philippines Inc., reviewed the
conformity of the process flows of the agency, to ensure maintenance of the agency’s 3-year ISO
certificate and a possible certification extension if it meets the QMS requirements. As a prelude to
the said surveillance audit, PSA RSSO II already underwent an Internal Audit with SSS Niño E.
Tuazon and SS II Danites E. Teñido as the assigned Internal Quality Auditors which was done on October 11, 2019 at PSA RSSO II
Office.
PSA RSSO II Three (3) Storey Building Phase 1, Complete
The PSA RSSO II new building has reached new heights as the construction of its three-storey
building Phased 1 has finally been completed. Assistant National Statistician (ANS) Socrates L.
Ramores of FAS, ANS Noel G. Perez of ITDS, Architect Bernie G. Tudio, and Mr. Edwin U.
Aragon, Division Chief of SOID personally witnessed the acceptance and turnover of the said
building on December 17, 2019.
Regional Director Marilyn T, Estrada envisions an innovative and resilient office building
wherein stakeholders and clientele can experience convenience and better quality of services.
The P25 Million worth of project was implemented and supervised by the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH). Meanwhile, the construction for its Phase 2 will start on the First Quarter of 2020; the RSSO II is
currently waiting for the funds to be downloaded by the Central Office. The new office building is expected to be fully functional by the
year 2021.

Submitted by:

MARILYN T. ESTRADA
Regional Director