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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is the central statistical authority of the Philippine government, responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, and publication of official statistics on economic, social, demographic, and general affairs of the state. It also oversees the implementation of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), the country’s national ID program.

Formed by virtue of Republic Act No. 10625, also known as the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, PSA consolidated four statistical agencies: the National Statistics Office (NSO), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES), and the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).

Core Business

PSA’s core function is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant statistics to support evidence-based policymaking and national planning. It is also mandated to implement and manage the PhilSys National ID, a foundational digital ID system for all Filipino citizens and resident aliens.

The agency reports directly to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and is overseen by the National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.

Product and Service Offerings

PSA offers a wide range of statistical and registry services that are critical to both public and private sectors:

• National Identification (PhilSys)

  • End-to-end registration, verification, and authentication of the PhilSys ID (PhilID)
  • Biometric and demographic database management
  • Digital identity verification services (ePhilID)

• Censuses and Surveys

  • Population and Housing Census (every 10 years)
  • Census of Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Monthly and quarterly labor force surveys, family income and expenditure surveys, business and industry censuses

• Statistical Databases and Reports

  • GDP, inflation, employment, poverty incidence, population growth, migration, education statistics
  • OpenSTAT platform and iStats portal for real-time data access

• Civil Registry Services

  • Authentication and issuance of birth, marriage, and death certificates
  • Maintenance of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS)

Specialization and Core USP

The PSA’s core competency lies in its data integrity and nationwide statistical infrastructure. With a permanent presence in all 81 provinces and regional centers, it enables localized data collection while maintaining central statistical standards.

Its PhilSys program represents the most ambitious digital identification infrastructure in Philippine history, aiming to deliver inclusive and secure identity management for over 110 million Filipinos.

Financial Performance

As a government agency, PSA is funded through the General Appropriations Act (GAA):

• For fiscal year 2023, PSA was allocated approximately PHP 9.2 billion, a significant portion of which is dedicated to the PhilSys implementation.
• Funding supports its survey operations, registry services, and the maintenance of secure IT infrastructure for national statistics and identification.

Shipment Records

While PSA does not engage in commercial shipments, it plays a key role in monitoring trade statistics. It publishes detailed monthly data on imports, exports, and balance of trade in goods—used by policymakers and businesses to assess the economic health of the country.

For example, in 2023, PSA reported exports of USD 73.53 billion and imports of USD 129.47 billion, based on customs declarations and international shipping records.

Target Market

• Government agencies and LGUs for policy and planning
• Private sector companies for market analytics and feasibility studies
• Educational and research institutions for academic purposes
• Citizens and residents for PhilSys ID and civil registry access

Capabilities

• National network of over 1,000 statistical and civil registry field offices
• In-house data collection, processing, and statistical modeling units
• Biometric registration and ID authentication services under PhilSys
• Modern IT systems for secure data storage and digital identity verification
• Nationwide enumeration capacity for census operations

Certifications and Compliance

• Operates under Republic Act No. 10625 (Philippine Statistical Act of 2013)
• Civil Registration functions governed by Civil Registry Law (Act No. 3753)
• Complies with ISO 9001:2015 for certain regional and registry operations
• Aligns with UN Statistical Commission and ASEANStats for international standards

Customer Testimonials

Feedback on PSA’s efficiency has improved since digital systems were introduced. A regional LGU official noted:

“PSA’s data sets helped us develop our local economic recovery plan during the pandemic. Their regional team was very supportive and timely.” — (Planning Officer, Region IV-A)

Major Achievements

• Enrolled over 80 million Filipinos into the PhilSys National ID System as of 2024
• Conducted the 2020 Census of Population and Housing under pandemic conditions
• Migrated major surveys to digital data collection platforms (CAWI/CAPI)
• Launched OpenSTAT, the Philippines’ first open data portal for statistics
• Maintains one of Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive civil registry databases

The Philippine Statistics Authority remains a cornerstone of governance and development—delivering accurate statistics, credible identity services, and timely data for national transformation.