23 July 2025 – Culaba, Biliran. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Biliran formally presented the preliminary results of the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Culaba in a data validation session held at the Municipal Conference Hall. 

The session, led by PSA Biliran Chief Statistical Specialist (CSS) Renavil V. Cueva, provided a comprehensive overview of CBMS data aligned with key development indicators, and served as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration on data use for local planning and governance.

Opening the program, PSA Registration Officer I Virgilio L. Cinco, Jr. underscored the potential of CBMS data to support policy-making and program targeting, encouraging LGU officials to integrate the findings into development initiatives moving forward.

In her message, Vice Mayor Leslie Ann Jayne expressed appreciation for the presentation and affirmed the value of CBMS in responding to the municipality’s planning needs.

During the session, officials were reminded that completion of data access requirements and continued coordination would enable full utilization of the database. 

The presentation covered CBMS objectives, its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the range of data it provides—from household access to electricity, clean water, and sanitation, to indicators on housing tenure, employment, and internet connectivity, among others. 

The open forum explored next steps in using CBMS data more effectively. PSA confirmed that training sessions can be provided upon LGU request and reiterated the importance of secure data access and proper documentation. 

The session concluded with a call for LGU Culaba to allocate computer software and hardware for data management, and complete its requirements to enable the full turnover of the CBMS dataset. The meeting was officially adjourned at 12:21 PM. 

For further information, you may contact the Biliran Provincial Statistical

Office at (053) 507-8122 and email address at biliran@psa.gov.ph.

Approved for release:

SGD. RENAVIL V. CUEVA

Chief Statistical Specialist