ANGELES CITY — On May 8, 2025, members of the Angeles City Statistics Committee gathered at the Command Center Conference Room for their 2nd quarter joint meeting with the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Coordinating Board. The meeting focused on the latest updates regarding key statistical activities within the city.
The committee reviewed the progress of the ongoing Census of Population and the implementation of the CBMS program in Angeles City, discussing strategies to ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting. These initiatives are vital for informed city planning and development.
Representing the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Provincial Office, Maria Virginia Olvena shared insights on census activities and highlighted the importance of community cooperation to achieve comprehensive coverage. She emphasized that reliable data is crucial for effective policymaking.
City Planning and Development Officer Engr. Nilda Quito also provided updates on the CBMS, explaining how this localized data gathering tool helps identify community needs, socio-economic conditions, and service gaps at the barangay level.
Other department heads and key city officials were present to contribute to the discussions, emphasizing the importance of inter-agency coordination to strengthen data accuracy and utilization across government programs.
The committee members agreed to continue close monitoring of census operations and CBMS activities, aiming to complete data collection efficiently and use the results to improve city governance and resource allocation.
This meeting reflects Angeles City’s commitment to evidence-based planning, ensuring that development projects and public services are aligned with the actual needs of its residents.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
