21-25 April 2025, Otel Pampanga – PSA Pampanga Statistical Specialist II Angelie B. Lopez, Statistical Analyst Measleah S. Santos along with twenty-three statistical researchers and one receipt and control clerk, conducted the 2024 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry and 2024 Survey on Information and Communications Technology Third Level Training. The ASPBI is one of the designated statistical activities of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), generates essential statistics for economic planning and analysis. It is specifically designed to collect and generate information on the levels, structure, performance, and trends of economic activities of the country. The rider questions to the ASPBI aim to collect information on the availability, distribution, and access/utilization of ICT among establishments in the country. Survey on Information and Communications Technology (SICT) will be used for assessment and monitoring the progress of ICT in the country. The presence of a reliable, accessible, and affordable ICT infrastructure is necessary for the country’s participation in the information economy.

MARIA VIRGINIA R. OLVEÑA
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA Pampanga