Title
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 135
Date
Nov 6, 1993
Executive Order No. 135 establishes a well-coordinated statistical system in the Philippines, ensuring reliable and comparable data for policy and decision-making by designating the National Statistical Coordination Board as the central policy-making and coordinating body, working with Regional Statistical Coordination Committees to ensure coordination between national and local governments.
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Introduction

Executive Order No. 135, issued on November 6, 1993, by President Fidel V. Ramos, aims to establish a well-coordinated statistical system at the local level in the Philippines. The order emphasizes the importance of reliable statistical data for informed policy-making and local governance.

Background and Purpose

  • Legal Basis: The Philippine Statistical System (PSS) as defined in Executive Order No. 121 (1987) encompasses various government bodies involved in statistical activities.
  • Devolution: The new Local Government Code, enacted on October 10, 1991, devolved powers and responsibilities for basic services to local government units (LGUs), including statistical data generation.
  • Goal: To create a statistical system responsive to local planning and monitoring needs while integrating local statistics with national data.

Section 1: Establishment of Local Statistical Systems

  • Provision: The creation of a local statistical system that is responsive to planning requirements and aligns with national statistics.
  • Details: • Establishes coordination between local and national statistical activities. • Ensures integration and harmonization of data between LGUs and national agencies.

Section 2: Overall Coordination of Statistical Matters

  • Coordinator: The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) will oversee statistical matters at both national and local levels.

  • Regional Coordination: • Regional Statistical Coordination Committees (RSCCs) will act as intermediaries between the NSCB and LGUs. • RSCCs are authorized to manage regional statistical concerns.

  • Procedures: • LGUs must submit a Five-Year Statistical Calendar to the NSCB via RSCCs for review. • Statistical surveys by LGUs require a clearance from the NSCB at least 90 days prior to the survey date.

Section 3: Production of Local-level Statistics

  • Agency Roles: • The National Statistical Office (NSO) will produce general-purpose statistics. • LGUs will continue to generate statistics from administrative reporting systems.

  • Collaboration: • The NSCB will designate which statistics are to be produced by national or local entities.

Section 4: Consolidation of Data Produced by LGUs

  • Standards: The NSCB will formulate statistical concepts and methodologies for consistency among LGUs.
  • Data Review: • Local data must be consolidated and reviewed by the RSCCs before being included in national statistical databases.

Section 5: Provision of Technical Assistance

  • Support: The NSCB can deputize personnel to assist LGUs with statistical operations.
  • Training: A statistical manpower development program will be implemented to enhance LGUs' capacities.

Section 6: Guidelines on Issuance of Population Size Certification

  • Certification Process: • The NSO will issue certifications based on census counts and estimates. • Certifications will be issued for the smallest geographic areas (barangay for census and city/municipality for estimates).

Section 7: Transitory Provisions

  • Continuity: National agencies will continue to gather local statistics until the end of CY 1992, post which LGUs will take full responsibility.

Section 8: Orientation and Training

  • Implementation Support: The NSCB will conduct training for LGUs to ensure compliance with the new statistical system.

Section 9: Oversight

  • Responsibility: The NSCB and RSCCs are tasked with overseeing the implementation of the executive order.

Section 10: Amendments

  • Authority: The NSCB is empowered to amend the guidelines as necessary.

Section 11: Severability Clause

  • Validity: If any provision of the order is held unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain effective.

Section 12: Effectivity

  • Immediate Effect: The order takes effect immediately upon signing.

Key Takeaways

  • The Executive Order establishes a framework for a well-coordinated local statistical system in the Philippines.
  • The NSCB is the principal coordinating body, ensuring alignment between local and national statistical efforts.
  • LGUs are empowered to generate and manage local statistics, which are crucial for effective governance and planning.
  • The order includes provisions for training and technical assistance to enhance the statistical capabilities of LGUs.
  • The implementation of these provisions is critical for improving the reliability and credibility of local statistics.

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