The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Biliran announces the conduct of the January 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS). The LFS is a nationwide survey of households conducted by PSA to gather data on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population. It aims to measure the distribution of household population 15 years old and over by employment status, to determine various employment characteristics such as industry, class of worker, nature of employment and basis of payment. The January 2025 LFS is part of the monthly survey conducted in between the regular quarterly LFS. Results of the survey shall serve as basis for planning, formulation of policies, and implementing programs to create gainful employment, and bolster livelihood opportunities for the Filipinos.

The data collection period of the January 2025 LFS will start on 08 January and will end on 31 January 2025. A total of seven (7) Statistical Researchers (SRs) were trained with needed skills and training for the field data collection during the Provincial Level Training on 17 to 20 December 2024 at PSA Biliran Training Room.

A total of 385 sample households were systematically and randomly selected for the Province of Biliran. The sample households will be visited and enumerated by the hired SRs during the data collection period.

In line with this, PSA Biliran enjoins all sample households to support the said undertaking by providing accurate and complete information to the authorized data collectors of PSA. The information collected shall be treated with utmost confidentiality as mandated under Section 26 (Confidentiality of Information) of Republic Act No. 10625.

For further information, you may contact the Biliran Provincial Statistical Office at (053) 507-8122 and email address at biliran@psa.gov.ph.

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SGD. RENAVIL V. CUEVA

Chief Statistical Specialist