DUMAGUETE CITY - Preparations are underway for the upcoming census of population on households in May 2020 by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), a provincial statistician said.
The provincial census coordinating board chaired by Gov. Roel Degamo was convened Tuesday as initial step for the gathering of important data down to the barangay level.
Provincial statistician Ariel Fortuito underscored the importance of gathering comprehensive data with regard demographics as well as socio-economic profile of every residential house for planning and policy-making of government.
Present during the meeting were representatives of the Department of Education, while Degamo was represented by the assistant provincial administrator, lawyer Froilan Pinili.
Fortuito is asking for cooperation of Negrenses in allowing enumerators' entry to their respective residences and providing them with real data as to names, age, jobs, and other information because these will be used in the formulation of government plans and programs.
The census also seeks to record housing characteristics of respondents as a non-economic indicator to determine the poorest of the poor among Negrenses, aside from the socio-economic profiles as well as sources of drinking water and for cooking purposes.
Health and sanitation concerns will also be asked by enumerators, Fortuito said.
Public school teachers are mandated by Batas Pambansa Blg. 72 (An act providing for the taking of an integrated census every 10 years beginning in 1980, and for other purposes) as enumerators during the census of population.
The PSA will be hiring additional enumerators for wider coverage all over the province.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1085852
Friday, November 15, 2019
Comelec sets plebiscite in Palawan May 11, 2020
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the plebiscite to ratify the division of the province of Palawan into three provinces in May 2020.
Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10620, the plebiscite for the creation of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur will be held on May 11, 2020 as provided by Republic Act No. 11259.
The law provides that the plebiscite should be held on the second Monday of May 2020.
"Whereas, the second Monday of May 2020 is May 11, 2020," said the decision approved by the Comelec en banc.
It added that the plebiscite period is set to begin on Apr. 11, 2020 and will run through May 18, 2020.
The prohibited acts during the plebiscite period, include bearing, carrying, or transporting firearms and other deadly weapons; organization of strike forces; and suspension of local elective officials.
On the other hand, the information and campaign period will also start on Apr. 11, 2020 and will end on May 9, 2020.
During this period, there will be no appointments of new employees, creating new positions, and giving salary increases; construction of public works; and release of public funds.
On May 10, the eve of plebiscite day, a liquor ban as well as prohibition in giving and accepting free transportation, food, and drinks will be imposed.
On plebiscite day, the casting of votes shall be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to be immediately followed by the counting of votes after the close of voting hours.
Last April 5, the RA 11259 was signed into law, which will divide the province of Palawan into three provinces once it is approved by the majority of votes cast during the plebiscite.
(UPDATE) It moved to December 5, 2022 together with the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086186
Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10620, the plebiscite for the creation of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur will be held on May 11, 2020 as provided by Republic Act No. 11259.
The law provides that the plebiscite should be held on the second Monday of May 2020.
"Whereas, the second Monday of May 2020 is May 11, 2020," said the decision approved by the Comelec en banc.
It added that the plebiscite period is set to begin on Apr. 11, 2020 and will run through May 18, 2020.
The prohibited acts during the plebiscite period, include bearing, carrying, or transporting firearms and other deadly weapons; organization of strike forces; and suspension of local elective officials.
On the other hand, the information and campaign period will also start on Apr. 11, 2020 and will end on May 9, 2020.
During this period, there will be no appointments of new employees, creating new positions, and giving salary increases; construction of public works; and release of public funds.
On May 10, the eve of plebiscite day, a liquor ban as well as prohibition in giving and accepting free transportation, food, and drinks will be imposed.
On plebiscite day, the casting of votes shall be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to be immediately followed by the counting of votes after the close of voting hours.
Last April 5, the RA 11259 was signed into law, which will divide the province of Palawan into three provinces once it is approved by the majority of votes cast during the plebiscite.
(UPDATE) It moved to December 5, 2022 together with the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086186
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