Philippine Statistics Authority - Southern Leyte

31/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE | 2026 PASIDUNGOG: PSA Southern Leyte Receives Excellence in Governance Partnership Award

MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE | October 30, 2026 – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Southern Leyte, represented by Supervising Statistical Specialist Elissa P. Carbonilla, received the Excellence in Governance Partnership Award during the 2026 PASIDUNGOG: Celebration of Local Governance Exemplars, held on October 30, 2026, at the Southern Leyte Provincial Gym, Capitol Site, Maasin City.

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https://rsso08.psa.gov.ph/content/2026-pasidungog-psa-southern-leyte-receives-excellence-governance-partnership-award

30/10/2026

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025, Monday, 02 November 2026, is declared an Additional Special (Non- Working) Days throughout the country in observance of All Souls' Day. The Philippine Statistics Authority – Southern Leyte Provincial Statistical Office (PSA-SLPSO) informs the public that:

Provincial Statistical Office (PSO) – CLOSED

Civil Registry System (CRS) Outlet – CLOSED

National ID (PhilSys) - CLOSED

Clients with transactions at the PSO, CRS Outlet, and National ID services are advised to visit on the next regular working day, Tuesday, 03 November 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

30/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE | PSA Southern Leyte Concludes 37th National Statistics Month, Recognizes Outstanding Stakeholders

MAASIN, SOUTHERN LEYTE | 30 October 2026. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Southern Leyte, led by Chief Statistical Specialist Eutemio A. Llevado, Jr., successfully concluded the celebration of the 37th National Statistics Month (NSM) through a Closing Program and Awarding Ceremony for Outstanding Stakeholders held on 30 October 2026 at PSA Training Hall, 2nd Floor SJC Building, Tunga-tunga, Maasin City, Southern Leyte.

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https://rsso08.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-southern-leyte-concludes-37th-national-statistics-month-recognizes-outstanding

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW | The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Southern Leyte, led by Chief Statistical Specialist Eutemio A. Llevado, Jr., successfully concluded the 37th National Statistics Month (NSM) with the conduct of the Closing Program and Awarding of Outstanding Stakeholders.

With the theme "Tuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourism", this year's NSM emphasizes the role of data in driving strategic planning and informed choices for the development of tourism in the nation.

Ms. Marigold D. Badeo, Municipal Tourism Operations Officer and Culture and Arts Officer of the Local Government Unit of Bontoc, shared her municipality's experiences, endeavors, and plans for the development of tourism in her municipality.

Special awards were given to outstanding agency partners in recognition of their exemplary contribution to the advancement and promotion of quality and reliable statistics in the province of Southern Leyte.

The continued support by our Provincial Statistics Committee and the local government units in the province ensures that the statistics we generate from the data we collect will be used to craft evidence-based development plans and their appropriate allocated budget at the household and barangay levels.

29/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE | PSA Southern Leyte Conducts 2026 Statistics Quiz Bee

MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE | 29 October 2026— The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Southern Leyte successfully conducted the 2026 Statistics Quiz Bee at the PSA Training Hall in Maasin City held on 29 October 2026, bringing together Grade 12 senior high school students from various schools across the province to test their knowledge and understanding of statistics. The activity was spearheaded by Supervising Statistical Specialist Elissa P. Carbonilla.

Read more :
https://rsso08.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-southern-leyte-conducts-2026-statistics-quiz-bee

29/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE | PSA Southern Leyte Brings Civil Registration, BRAP and National ID Services to Macrohon

MACROHON, SOUTHERN LEYTE | 28 October 2026. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Southern Leyte, in partnership with PSA Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (RSSO VIII) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Macrohon, conducted the PSA-MCR Mobile Service Activity on 28 October 2026 at the Municipal Hall of Macrohon, Southern Leyte.

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https://rsso08.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-southern-leyte-brings-civil-registration-brap-and-national-id-services-macrohon

29/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW ?

That during 2024 POPCEN, Southern Leyte had a total population of 434,372 from having 429,573 in 2020. The most populated municipality is Sogod with total population of 48,815 and the least populated municipality is Limasawa with total population of 6,480. Population Growth Rate of Southern Leyte is at 0.27 for year 2020-2024 compared to 0.39 for years 2015-2020 previous growth rate.

The municipality with Highest growth rate is Silago with 2.73 growth rate while the municipality with lowest growth rate is malitbog with -1.66 growth rate.

The population Density of Southern Leyte is at 286 person per Kilometer. The Municipality in Southern Leyte with highest density is Bontoc with 1844 person per kilometer while the Municipality with lowest density is Silago with 82 person per Kilometer.


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29/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE | PSA Southern Leyte Brings Civil Registration, BRAP and National ID Services to Padre Burgos

PADRE BURGOS, SOUTHERN LEYTE | 27 October 2026. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Southern Leyte, in partnership with PSA Regional Statistical Services Office VIII (RSSO VIII) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Padre Burgos, conducted the PSA-MCR Mobile Service Activity on 27 October 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium of Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte.

Read more:
https://rsso08.psa.gov.ph/content/psa-southern-leyte-brings-civil-registration-brap-and-national-id-services-padre-burgos

29/10/2026

EARLIER | The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Southern Leyte successfully conducted the 2026 Statistics Quiz Bee at PSA Training Hall, Maasin City.

Contenders for the competition were Grade 12 Senior High School students, guided by their respective coaches from Maasin City National High School, Libhu National High School, Ibarra National High School, Lunas National High School, Nonok Norte Integrated School, Saint Joseph College, and The College of Maasin.

The first place went to Mr. Nazer Andrey B. Masing and his coach Mr. Anaclito M. Sabandal, Jr. from Saint Joseph College. Ms. Kim Andrei O. Rin with coach Ms. Maria Margarita M. Ortega of Maasin City National High School won the second place. Mr. James Vincent C. Siano of The College of Maasin, supervised by Ms. Lindie S. Montederamos, took home the third place.

The activity was conducted as part of the month-long celebration of the 37th National Statistics Month (NSM).