About the Conference
The PSAI shall hold its 2024 Annual Conference on September 10-12, 2024 under the theme Statistics in the Age of Intelligence and Innovations: Balancing Progress and Responsibility. In this era of unprecedented technological advancement, statisticians and data practitioners find themselves at the forefront of transformative change. They derive insights from data intelligence which fuel innovations, shaping a new paradigm for data management and analysis. The 2024 PSAI Annual Conference is set to provide an exposition and appreciation of the evolving landscape of statistics and the crucial role of statistics in nation-building.
The conference's overarching theme will serve as a beacon guiding the discourse on statistics and its importance in and intersection with technological advancement, societal progress, and ethical responsibility. The Annual Conference shall aim to accentuate the role and responsibilities of statisticians and data practitioners in harnessing the opportunities from use of structured data, unstructured data, and big data, notwithstanding the challenges posed by the rapid evolution of technology.
The 2024 Annual Conference is expected to prompt discussion that explores the symbiotic relationship between intelligence, innovations, and the field of statistics. It seeks to create a dynamic and collaborative space for stakeholders to collectively navigate challenges in use of data and statistics, as well as embrace the opportunities presented by the ever-changing world. By fostering an environment that encourages dialogue, knowledge exchange, and skill development, the conference aims to empower statisticians and data practitioners to not only keep pace with technological advancements but also to contribute responsibly to the societal progress.
The PSAI Annual Conference is a complementation of skills training, discussions, and sharing of best practices. There will be paper and poster presentations, as well as panel discussions.
WELCOME ADDRESS
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 9:00am - 10:00am | Venue: Ann Margaret
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 10:30am - 12:00nn | Venue: Ann Margaret
Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, PhD
President and CEO, Development Academy of the Philippines
Presentation: 
DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 1A
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 1:30-3:30pm | Venue: Function 2-3
Session Organizer/Chair:
Joseph Ryan G. Lansangan
UP School of Statistics
Presenters:
Angelo S. Daquiz
University of the Philippines Manila
From Reactive to Proactive Typhoon Impact Management: Empirical Prioritization of Disaster Fund Allocation Before the Onslaught of Calamity
by Angelo S. Daquiz
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Paper: 
Glenn Ivan D. Macitas
University of the Philippines Visayas
Mapping COVID-19 Research Publications: A Bibliometric and Topic Modeling Approach
by Glenn Ivan D. Macitas
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 1B
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 1:30-3:30pm | Venue: Ann Margaret
Session Organizer/Chair:
Alexander J. Balsomo
West Visayas State University
Presenters:
Kristine Joy S. Briones
Philippine Statistics Authority
The Community-Based Monitoring System as a tool for impact-based local governance in the Philippines
by Kristine Joy S. Briones, Minerva Eloisa P. Esquivias, Claire Dennis S. Mapa, Patricia Anne R. San Buenaventura, and Ian Joshua A. Villar
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Paper:
Jomy C. Llaneta
Philippine Statistics Authority
Developing the Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounts of the Philippines: Challenges, Data Gaps and Its Link to Sustainable Consumption and Production
by Virginia M. Bathan, Faith Lea B. Cabrera-Aldeza, Jomy C. Llaneta and John Archie S. Pontigon
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Nikkin Beronilla
Philippine Statistics Authority
Impact of Paved Roads During Pandemic Accounting for Complex Survey Design
by Nikkin Beronilla
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 1C
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 1:30-3:30pm | Venue: Function 4-5
Session Organizer/Chair:
Martin Augustine Borlongan
UP School of Statistics
Presenters:
Christian Anthony Pua R. Ng
Philippine Statistics Authority
Measuring the impact of electricity access on households' safety perceptions after dark in the Philippines
by Christian Anthony Pua R. Ng and Kristine Joy S. Briones
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Paper:
Lyndon D. Morales
Department of Education
Education 4.0: Rebooting The Conduct Of Department Of Education (DepEd) Researches In The Schools Division Of The City Of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
by Lyndon D. Morales
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Paper:
Jessica B.Canaman
Central Philippine University
In-service Teachers' Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Fractions Towards the Development of a Teaching Guide
by Jessica B.Canaman
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 1D
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 1:30-3:30pm | Venue: Premier 7
Session Organizer/Chair:
Vicente Balinas
University of the Philippines Visayas
Presenters:
Sonny U. Gutierrez
Philippine Statistics Authority
Applying the Partial Concurrent Approach to the Seasonally Adjusted National Accounts of the Philippines
by Mark C. Pascasio, Anthony B. Abalos, Sonny U. Gutierrez, Joermine Elaine P. Roberedo, and Naha Marie T. Banoc
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Joermine Elaine P. Robredo
Philippine Statistics Authority
Assessing the Effects of Applying Local Calendar to the Seasonally Adjusted National Accounts of the Philippines
by Mark C. Pascasio, Anthony B. Abalos, Sonny U. Gutierrez, Joermine Elaine P. Robredo, and Naha Marie T. Banoc
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 2A
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 3:30-5:00pm | Venue: Function 2-3
Session Organizer/Chair:
Joseph Ryan G. Lansangan
UP School of Statistics
Presenters:
Justin Angelo O. Bantang
Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute
From Reactive to Proactive Typhoon Impact Management: Empirical Prioritization of Disaster Fund Allocation Before the Onslaught of Calamity
by Justin Angelo O. Bantang
Presentation:
Dannela Jann B. Galias
Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute
Updating the Framework for Estimating the Housing Needs for the Planning Period 2023 to 2028
by Dannela Jann B. Galias
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Faith Lea B. Cabrera-Aldeza
Philippine StatisticS Authority
Spatially Varying Weights Approach in Estimating Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
by Faith Lea B. Cabrera-Aldeza
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 2B
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 3:30pm-5:00pm | Venue: Ann Margaret
Session Organizer/Chair:
Genelyn Ma. Sarte
UP School of Statistics
Presenters:
Marizza B. Grande
Philippine Statistics Authority
Estimating weekly excess deaths in the Philippines, a proposed model-based methodology
by Eliezer P. Ambatali, Kristine Joy S. Briones, Marizza B. Grande, and Claire Dennis S. Mapa
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Paper:
Eliezer P. Ambatali
Philippine Statistics Authority
A model-based approach in estimating the quality of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Using the Administrative Correction of Clerical Error Data in the Philippines
by Eliezer P. Ambatali, Kristine Joy S. Briones, Marizza B. Grande, and Claire Dennis S. Mapa
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Michelle Fatima T. Caranay
Philippine Statistics Authority
Making Nature Count Through Environmental-Economic Accounts: Delving into the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (Pencas) Act
by Virginia M. Bathan, Faith Lea B. Cabrera-Aldeza, and Michelle Fatima T. Caranay
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 2C
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 3:30-5:00pm | Venue: Function 4-5
Session Organizer/Chair:
Rechel G. Arcilla
De La Salle University
Presenters:
Anna Maria Lourdes Latonio
Central Luzon State University
Assessment Of The Resources And Capabilities Of The Local Government Units (LGUs) In Providing Agriculture And Fisheries Extension Services In Tarlac
by Anna Maria Lourdes Latonio
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Paper:
Angelyn R. Lao
De La Salle University
Meta-Analysis of Microplastic Removal in Biological and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Processes
by Richard Ron O. Dela Rosa, Karl Anthony S. Rasing, Prince Matthew F. Sy, and Jon Raymond H. Valdez
Presentation:
Michael Daniel C. Lucagbo
UP School of Statistics
Establishing Reference Intervals and Regions in Laboratory Medicine: Standard and Innovative Approaches with Applications to Philippine Data
by Michael Daniel C. Lucagbo
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DAY 1: PARALLEL SESSIONS 2D
11 September 2024, Wednesday | 3:30-5:00pm | Venue: Premier 7
Session Organizer/Chair:
Czarinne Antoinette Antonio
UP School of Statistics
Presenters:
Maynard Anthony T. Acosta
Philippine Statistics Authority
Real-time Monitoring of Household Final Consumption Expenditure of Pinoys Using Google Trends
by Mark C. Pascasio, Anthony B. Abalos, Maynard Anthony T. Acosta, Naha Marie T. Banoc, and Joermine Elaine P. Robredo
Presentation:
Ian Joshua A. Villar
Philippine Statistics Authority
Development of the Integrated Rural Access Index (iRAI) using Remote Sensing and GIS
by Ian Joshua A. Villar
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Ma. Ofil B. Bunao
Philippine Statistics Authority
Effect of Least Accessible Areas on Households and Labor Statistics
by Nikkin L. Beronilla, Ma. Ofil B. Bunao, Quindale E. Caraos, Florante C. Varona, Mari-Belle D. Dy, and Ma. Corazon L. De Luna
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PLENARY SESSION 1 - Modernizing GIS for Official Statistics
12 September 2024, Thursday | 8:30am-10:00am | Venue: Ann Margaret
Francisca N. Dayrit
Moderator
Richard Estephan
ESRI
Kate Hess
ESRI
DAY 2: PARALLEL SESSIONS 3A
12 September 2024, Thursday | 10:30am-12:00nn | Venue: Function 2-3
Session Organizer/Chair:
Jhoanne Marsh Gatpatan
University of the Philippines Visayas
Presenters:
Yumi Vivien V. De Luna
Partido State University
Digital Technology Adoption as Strategy for Economic Inclusion of Rural Women Micro-entrepreneurs: Investigating the Landscape of Partido, Camarines Sur
by Yumi Vivien V. De Luna
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Paper:
Victor Paul J. dela Cruz
University of Southeastern Philippines
Forecasting Dengue Cases in Davao Del Norte, Philippines using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)
by Victor Paul J. dela Cruz
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Nelda A. Nacion
De La Salle University
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Dengue Cases Distribution in Cavite, Philippines with Geographic Choropleth Mapping and Emerging Hotspot Analysis
by Norie Neil C. Acosta and Nelda A. Nacion
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DAY 2: PARALLEL SESSIONS 3B
12 September 2024, Thursday | 10:30am-12:00nn | Venue: Premier 7
Session Organizer/Chair:
Ferdinand Co
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Presenters:
Chelsea Anne Ong
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Research for All: Exploring machine learning applications in generating synthetic datasets
by Carmelita Esclanda-Lo, Gabriel Masangkay, Chelsea Anne Ong, Rossvern Reyes
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Paper:
Rodalee Ofiaza
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Nexus between payments digitalization and cash usage in the Philippines
by Eloisa Glindro, Rodalee Ofiaza, Ma. Klarizza Jose
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Ramon Abraham A. Sarmiento
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
The Realities of Disclosure Risks in the Age of Dark Patterns and Big Data
by Ramon Abraham A. Sarmiento
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DAY 2: PARALLEL SESSIONS 3C
12 September 2024, Wednesday | 10:30am-12:00nn | Venue: Ann Margaret
Session Organizer/Chair:
Geneveve M. Parreno-Lachica
West Visayas State University
Presenters:
Quindale Caraos
Philippine Statistics Authority
Redesigning of the Crops Production Survey (Crps) for Household-Based Farms in the Philippines
by Nikkin L. Beronilla, Quindale E. Caraos, Divina Gracia L. Del Prado, Erniel B. Barrios, Paolo Voctor T. Redondo
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Paper:
Manuel Angelo Casalan
Philippine Statistics Authority
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)-Manufacturing Relationship in Philippines
by Nikkin L. Beronilla, Manuel Angelo M. Casalan , John Paul C. Sacop and Melanie C. Estrada
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Paper:
Joynabel S. Paraguison
Philippine Statistics Authority
Examining the Performance of Agriculture in the Economy of the Philippines: Evidence from Regional Panel Data
by Joynabel S. Paraguison and Genelyn Ma. F. Sarte
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PLENARY SESSION 2 - Utilization of RBIM: Vehicle towards PopDev Integration (The Malay, Aklan Experience)
12 September 2024, Thursday | 1:30pm-2:15pm | Venue: Ann Margaret
Romeo S. Recide
Moderator
Utilization of Registry of Barangay Inhabitants & Migrants (RBIM): An Established Model towards PopDev Integration in the Municipality of Malay, Aklan
Roilo Vincent G. Laguna
Commission on Population and Development-Region VI
Malay Population and Gender Office
Abstract: This project explores the establishment and utilization of the Registry of Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants (RBIM) database in Malay, Aklan to identify demographic and socioeconomic issues and concerns, specifically on migration. This initiative was realized due to the lack of updated data and information that could be used for development planning, program development, and evidence-based decision-making. Policy support was issued to ensure the sustainability of the project and guarantee collective support from all barangays and other stakeholders. This evaluation and documentation aim to assess how the registry system supports the integration of population and development data into local development strategies and approaches of the municipality. Effective data collection, data management, analysis, and utilization are a crucial process that was undertaken to establish the authenticity, validity, and reliability of data collected for appropriate intervention. The methods used in analyzing the data include data generation from the RBIM information system, interviews with the selected municipal officials, and focus group discussions. The results reveal that data were utilized on the following initiatives of the local government: 1) data were used in development planning and decision making, 2) projection of service requirements, 3) migration tracking, 4) identification of unmet needs for family planning, 5) disaster preparedness, 6) peace and order, among others. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers and local government units seeking to utilize this database in the integration of population and development in similar contexts. The recommendation includes continuous conduct of monitoring and evaluation, technical assistance, and capacity building to ensure sustainability and enhancement of the system to suit the evolving needs of the LGU.
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