Jobs in the Philippines:

Quantity over quality?

By: Zeus Legaspi - @inquirerdotnet
INQUIRER.net / 10:50 AM February 08, 2024
Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1901298/jobs-in-the-philippines-quantity-
over-quality#ixzz8UbpwAbFy

In this news article, statistics procedure applied using three statistical processes. First, data
gathering when Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) gathered information about the
Philippines’ unemployment rate in December 2023. Additionally, when BanKo Sentral ng
Pilipinas (BSP) conducted survey to gather data on household savings, family income, and
inflation rates. Second, interpretation when Sonny Africa stated that Filipinos indeed have
jobs, but their earnings are not enough to provide for their most necessities. Lastly, critical
analysis when Africa pointed out that they believe in the integrity of the country’s statistical
system but urged the public not to look at one number alone since numbers rarely speak for
themselves.
DSWD allocates P1.89 B for a ‘scaled up’ food stamp program in
July
BY ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ
Mar 14, 2024

Read more: https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/14/dswd-allocates-p1-89-b-for-a-scaled-up-food-

stamp-program-in-july

This news article discusses the implementation and expansion plan for the Walang Gutom
2027: Food Stamp Program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD). DSWD used database that contains information about poor households to identify
the beneficiaries. Using this database, it analyzes the households that meets the standard for
being “food-poor.” DSWD officials used these data to design the implementation plan for this
program. They allocated budget for those who are qualified.
Rice inventory drops to 17-month low
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas - The Philippine Star
March 16, 2024

Read more: https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/03/16/2340885/rice-inventory-drops-17-

month-low

This news article provides statistical information about the rice and corn stocks in the
Philippines as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Rice stocks were
categorized into commercial, household, and National Food Authority (NFA). The analysis
included comparisons between current inventory to same period in previous years. The
findings were reported in the news article, highlighting key statistics such as the lowest rice
inventory in 17 months.