The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) commended Himamaylan City for pioneering the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) in Negros Occidental.
Himamaylan Mayor Raymund Tongson on Dec. 19 received a commendation from the PSA for leading Himamaylan City in rolling out the CBMS in 2022, the first implementation of such monitoring system in the province.
Tongson received the symbolic flash drive from PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis Mapa, PSA-6 Acting Regional Director Nelida Amolar, and PSA-Negros Occ. Acting Head John Campomanes.
They were joined by Himamaylan Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao, and Vannesa Abarquez and Jerome Cadayona of PSA.
This pioneering statistics service in Himamaylan based on Republic Act No. 11315 or an Act Establishing A Community-Based Monitoring System and Appropriating Funds which generates updated disaggregated data necessary in targeting beneficiaries, conducting more comprehensive poverty analysis and needs prioritization, designing appropriate policies and interventions and monitoring impact over time, a press release from the city said.
The local roll-out is funded by the Himamaylan City government with technical assistance from the PSA.
“Himamaylan City’s leading this innovation in Negros Occidental only shows the dedication of our local government for a data-driven governance and community development,” Tongson said.
Tongson thanked all those involved in the successful roll-out. “Gathering accurate data is vital in shaping policies that cater to the city’s diverse population”, he said.
He added that the “successful implementation solidifies Himamaylan’s position as an innovative leader in utilizing data for the betterment of its residents.”*