Philippine Statistics Authority

LOOK | PSA, Provincial Government of Quezon Strengthen Collaboration on Civil Registration and Data-Driven Local Development

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, met with Quezon Province Governor Angelina “Helen” Beredo de Luna-Tan on 01 June 2026 to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening civil registration services and enhancing the use of Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) data in support of evidence-based governance and local development planning.

Among the key matters discussed were concerns involving individuals without birth certificates and those facing civil registration issues, as well as efforts to further advance the digitalization of local civil registry offices across Quezon Province. The meeting also highlighted the value of reliable and timely statistical information in guiding the formulation of responsive programs and policies that address the needs of communities throughout the province.

The meeting was also attended by OIC Deputy National Statistician Kristine Joy S. Briones of the Censuses and Technical Coordination Office, Director Eliezer P. Ambatali of the Legal Service, Assistant National Statistician Adrian A. Cerezo of the Standards Service, OIC Assistant National Statistician Joseph P. Cajita of the National Censuses Service, and representatives from the Provincial Government of Quezon.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Press Conference on the April 2026 Labor Force Survey (Preliminary) Results

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) invites members of the media and the public to the Press Conference on the April 2026 Labor Force Survey (Preliminary) Results on 09 June 2026 (Tuesday), 9:00 AM.

PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, PhD, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, will present and discuss the latest labor force figures and key highlights of the report.

Media personnel may participate either onsite at the 9th Floor, Media Center, PSA Headquarters, PSA Complex, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, or virtually via Zoom.

Stay updated through real time posts on PSA’s official X account () using . The press conference will also be livestreamed on PSA’s official social media accounts:

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🔗Read more about labor force survey here: https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

📣 Call for Applicants for Vacant Positions at the Central and Field Offices (First and Second Level Positions)

Posting/Filing Period: 02 to 12 June 2026
Apply now via: https://hris.psa.gov.ph/CareerPortal!

Register your PSA Applicant Portal Account at: https://hris.psa.gov.ph/RegisterApplicant

For inquiries, you may reach us at:
📞(02) 83748261
📧 [email protected]

Read more here: https://psa.gov.ph/career

📣 Call for Applicants for Vacant Contractual Positions at the Field Offices

Posting/Filing Period: 02 to 12 June 2026
Apply now via: https://hris.psa.gov.ph/CareerPortal!

Register your PSA Applicant Portal Account at: https://hris.psa.gov.ph/RegisterApplicant

For inquiries, you may reach us at:
📞(02) 83748261
📧 [email protected]

Read more here: https://psa.gov.ph/career

The Philippine Statistics Authority ( ) partners with local leaders in the convenings of the Community‑Based Monitoring System ( ) Coordinating Boards, which are taking place across the country at the regional, provincial, and city/municipal levels. These multi‑level engagements bring together local agencies and governments to strengthen collaboration, present capacity‑building activities for local government units in 2026, prepare for the 2027 CBMS cycle, and advance other PSA initiatives that promote data‑driven local development.

Through these continuous and collaborative efforts, the CBMS Coordinating Boards reinforce evidence‑based governance and support inclusive local development.

READ | Consumer Price Index for the Bottom 30% Income Households (2018=100): May 2026

The country’s inflation rate for households in the bottom 30% of the income distribution decelerated to 8.4% in May 2026, from 8.5% in April 2026.

Food inflation for the bottom 30% of income households at the national level recorded a year-on-year growth rate of 8.9% in May 2026, up from 8.6% in the previous month. In May 2025, it recorded a 2.0% annual decrease.

Inflation for the bottom 30% of income households in the National Capital Region (NCR) slowed down to 5.0% in May 2026, from 5.2% in April 2026.

Inflation for the bottom 30% of income households in areas outside NCR was observed at 8.5% in May 2026, the same annual rate recorded in April 2026.

🔎Read the full story
➡ https://psa.gov.ph/price-indices/bottom-30

READ | Seasonally Adjusted Consumer Price Index (2018=100): May 2026

At the national level, the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items exhibited a month-on-month decline of 0.6% in May 2026, from 3.0% in April 2026.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), seasonally adjusted CPI for all items likewise recorded a month-on-month decline of 0.7% in May 2026, from 2.2% in the previous month.

Areas outside NCR also exhibited a monthly decline of 0.5% in May 2026, from 3.1% in April 2026.

🔎 Read the full report:
➡ https://psa.gov.ph/price-indices/seasonally-adjusted-cpi

READ | Main Contributors to May 2026 Inflation

The main contributors to the overall inflation in May 2026 were:

🍽️ Food and non-alcoholic beverages - 32.7%
🏠 Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels - 24.0%
🚍 Transport - 21.9%

Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes selected food and energy items, accelerated to 4.1% in May 2026 from 3.9% in April 2026.

🔎 Read the full report:
➡ https://psa.gov.ph/price-indices/cpi-ir/index

READ | May 2026 Inflation Report 📊

Headline or overall inflation in the Philippines eased to 6.8% in May 2026, from 7.2% in April 2026.

Key Highlights:
• January to May 2026 average inflation: 4.5%
• May 2025 inflation: 1.3%

🔎 Read the full report:
➡ https://psa.gov.ph/price-indices/cpi-ir/index