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2023 – PR – 027 (PSO II)
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES - The Philippine Statistics Authority Provincial Statistical Office II or PSA NCR PSO II in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Quezon City conducted the 2nd batch of the 2023 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) 4th Level Data Collection Training on 22-26, 29-31 May to 02 June 2023 at Quezon City University located in Barangay Novaliches, Quezon City. More than 300 new personnel joined the training for CBMS. Energetic young blood and seasoned veterans alike gathered in the school auditorium to hone their skills and knowledge as future Enumerators and Team Supervisors. The Team Supervisors (TS) who were trained during 1st batch of 4th level data collection training helped the CBMS Area Supervisors (CAS) and LGU Staff facilitate the training program. Image 1Image 2Arch. Pedro Rodriguez Jr., Head of the City Planning and Development Office (Left); Mr. Apolinar F. Oblea, Chief Statistical Specialist 
of PSA NCR PSO II (Right) delivered their respective message to the training participants The training was graced by the presence of the principal officers of the CBMS project. During the training, Arch. Pedro Rodriguez Jr., Head of Quezon City Planning and Development Department, and CSS Apolinar F. Oblea, Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA NCR PSO II, enlightened the participants on the essence and objectives of the CBMS project.  To properly address the concerns of all the participants during the entire training, facilitators divided the attendees into 4 classes. Each class was attended by their respective CAS, TS, and assisted by additional trainers from the LGU.  Aside from the discussion of the concepts, theories, and technical aspects of CBMS, a series of mock interviews were conducted to simulate the actual interview process. The mock interviews immersed the participants in the roles of an interviewer and a respondent, which helped them realize the bigger picture of the CBMS field operation. Image 3CSS Apolinar F. Oblea discussed the summary of concepts, building, housing unit, and membership For additional information on the project, CSS Apolinar F. Oblea discussed the Summary of Concepts, Building, Housing Unit, and Membership to further enhance the participants' knowledge and comprehension of the fundamentals of CBMS. A total of 254 participants have successfully completed the 4th level data collection training of CBMS. These newly trained CBMS personnel are the second batch to conduct the CBMS operation in Quezon City.     (SGD) APOLINAR F. OBLEAChief Statistical Specialist 
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