Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 135)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 135 is to establish a well-coordinated local level statistical system that is responsive to local planning and monitoring requirements and capable of producing statistics that can be integrated with national level statistics.
The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) is the central policy-making and coordinating body on all statistical matters at both the national and local levels.
The RSCCs serve as the link between the NSCB and local government units on statistical matters, coordinate planning and implementation of statistical activities of LGUs, and act on statistical matters concerning their respective regions.
Provinces and cities are required to submit to the NSCB through the RSCCs a Five-Year Statistical Calendar indicating statistical activities to be conducted, including objectives, data to be generated, and expected time lag for review and approval.
It requires LGUs to submit their statistical survey design and questionnaires at least 90 days before field operations to the NSCB through the RSCCs for technical review and approval. Upon approval, a clearance number is issued and must be printed on the survey questionnaires.
The National Statistical Office (NSO) remains the general purpose statistics producing agency providing statistics for local-level planning.
Local data produced by LGUs are consolidated by a national agency designated by the NSCB, reviewed by the RSCCs, and incorporated into an official Data Base to ensure accuracy, consistency, and comparability.
The NSCB may deputize personnel to assist LGUs in statistical operations upon request, with LGUs shouldering the payment for such services. LGUs may also assist national agencies in data gathering, with possible additional emoluments for their personnel.
For census population counts, certification may be issued for barangays; for intercensal estimates, the smallest unit is the city or municipality.
If any part or provision is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions that are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Executive Order No. 135 took effect immediately upon signing on November 6, 1993.