The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Biliran announces the conduct of the August 2024 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 August 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 August 2024 LFS started on 08 August and will end on 31 August 2024. A total of three (3) hired Statistical Researchers (SRs) were trained with needed skills and knowledge for the field data collection during the Third Level Training on 06 to 07 August 2024 at PSA Training Room.

A total of 97 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, please contact this office at telephone number (053) 507-8122 and email address at biliran@psa.gov.ph.
 

Approved for release:

SGD. RENAVIL V. CUEVA

Chief Statistical Specialist