Top: Left to Right- CSS Cherry Grace D. Agustin delivers her message; SrSS Ma. Juvy Agbayani presents the highlights of the 2024 CBMS results; Municipal Mayor Jerry Agsalda delivers his acceptance message; Bottom- Photo opportunity during the symbolic handover of CBMS Data to LGU Aglipay

The Philippine Statistics Authority-Quirino Provincial Statistical Office, led by Chief Statistical Specialist Engr. Cherry Grace D. Agustin successfully conducted the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data Turnover Ceremony in the Municipality of Aglipay on 08 August 2025, 8:00 A.M  held at the Second Floor, LGU Building, Aglipay, Quirino. This event proudly marks the fifth CBMS Data Turnover conducted both in the province and in the entire Cagayan Valley Region.

In attendance were Municipal Mayor Jerry T. Agsalda; Vice Mayor Warlita Alberto; OIC Provincial Director of DILG Quirino, Ms. Karen Joy C. Pablico, CESE; MCR Benida Factor; MPDC Lailaine Cabato, EnP; SrSS Ma. Juvy Agbayani of PSA RSSO 02; CSS Cherry Grace D. Agustin and staff; and the CBMS Coordinating Board of LGU Aglipay.

Municipal Mayor Agsalda delivered his welcome message, emphasizing the vital role of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as a powerful tool for evidence-based governance and informed decision-making.

In her message, Chief Statistical Specialist Engr. Cherry Grace D. Agustin emphasized that the CBMS plays a crucial role in generating updated, grassroots and disaggregated data essential for identifying and targeting households and beneficiaries in the planning and implementation of government programs. 

“Ang datos ng CBMS ay hindi lang basta mga numero. Sa likod nito ay makikita natin ang totoong larawan at kuwento ng buhay ng ating mga kababayan sa komunidad. Sa pamamagitan ng malinaw at maaasahang datos, mas maiintindihan natin ang kanilang kalagayan, makakapukaw ito ng atensyon, at higit na makakatulong sa mga leaders at planners ng ating bayan. Sa tulong ng CBMS data, mas madali nating matutukoy kung aling sektor o lugar ang higit na nangangailangan ng tulong at atensyon. Hindi na tayo umaasa sa hula o kuro-kuro, kundi sa matibay at maaasahang impormasyon. Sa ganitong paraan, mas nagiging epektibo ang ating mga programa at proyekto upang tunay na mapaunlad ang buhay ng bawat pamilya sa ating komunidad.” said CSS Agustin.

Senior Statistical Specialist Ma. Juvy Agbayani presented the highlights of the 2024 CBMS results, providing an overview of the socio-economic conditions of households in Aglipay. These results are expected to serve as a strong foundation in crafting programs and policies that are responsive to the actual needs of the community.

A highlight of the ceremony was the signing of the Data Turnover Agreement (DTA) between PSA and LGU representatives, symbolizing the official handover of CBMS data to the Municipality of Aglipay followed by a photo opportunity.

In his acceptance message, Municipal Mayor Agsalda expressed his sincere gratitude to the Philippine Statistics Authority for its unwavering support and highlighted the significance of the CBMS data as an essential tool in shaping the municipality's development plans and policy decisions. She emphasized that the reliable and up-to-date information gathered through the CBMS will help the local government identify the real needs of the community, prioritize interventions, and implement programs that truly benefit the people of Aglipay.

Moreover, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC) Lailaine Cabato, EnP discussed the plans and programs that will utilize and ensure the security of the CBMS data, assuring stakeholders that the information will be safeguarded and maximized for the benefit of the people of Aglipay.

With the official handover of the CBMS data, LGU Aglipay is now equipped with a valuable tool to design more targeted, evidence-based, and impactful programs that directly address the real needs of its constituents, ensuring that no one in the community is left behind.

The event was formally wrapped up by Municipal Civil Registrar Benida D. Factor, who delivered her closing message, extending her appreciation to all the participants.

ENGR. CHERRY GRACE D. AGUSTIN

Chief Statistical Specialist

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