Olongapo City, Philippines – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Zambales participated in a four-day training on Public Service Continuity Planning (PSCP) from April 22 to 25, 2025, held at Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel, Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City.

The training was initiated by the   Regional Statistical Services Office III, in line with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum No. 33, s. 2019, which mandates all DRRM council member agencies, government departments, offices, and instrumentalities to develop and maintain their own PSCPs.

PSA Zambales, which already has an existing PSCP, joined the training as a refresher and update course to enhance its continuity strategies. The PSCP is an all-hazard plan that ensures the uninterrupted delivery of public services amid any form of disruption. It emphasizes internal capacities, recovery needs, and critical strategies to minimize service downtime, ensure leadership succession, and strengthen the overall continuity capabilities of government agencies.

Throughout the four-day program, participants underwent a pre-test, engaged with modules 1 to 7 through lectures, exercises and interactive group discussions, and completed a post-test to evaluate knowledge gained. Mr. Norman L. Bundalian, Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA Zambales, notably earned the highest score in the post-training assessment.

To further strengthen awareness and implementation, PSA Zambales will conduct a separate training session for its staff, underscoring the importance of a well-established and maintained Public Service Continuity Plan.

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NORMAN L. BUNDALIAN
Chief Statistical Specialist