06 May 2025 – Quezon City. The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office-National Capital Region (PSA RSSO-NCR) awarded a Plaque of Recognition to exemplary respondents of the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) and the Producer Price Survey (PPS) during the news conference of the region’s 2024 economic performance last 22 April 2025 at Binondo, Manila.

PSA RSSO-NCR Regional Director Paciano B. Dizon, Chief Statistical Specialist of Statistical Operations and Coordination Division (SOCD), Mr. Jing C. Rocabo, Chief Administrative Officer of Civil Registration and Administrative Support Division (CRASD), Ms. Bambie A. Villaruel, together with PSA-SSO-MAS representative, Senior Statistical Specialist Maria Bernadette Dizon presented the Plaque and Token of Appreciation to the following establishments:

• Century Pacific Food, Inc. as a leading food company in the Philippines, and was acknowledged for its excellence in marketing, having recently received the Outstanding Achievement in Export Marketing and Trailblazer Awards at the 2025 Agora Awards for its pioneering work in plant-based meat alternatives.

• Petron Corporation, the country’s industry leader and only remaining refiner, has been fueling national development since 1957. Notably, in 1961, its refinery was recognized as the most modern refining facility in Southeast Asia.

• Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest gin producer by volume and the dominant player in the domestic hard liquor market, continues to make a mark with its flagship products such as Ginebra San Miguel Gin, GSM Blue Gin, Primera Light Brandy, and Vino Kulafu.

• Unilab Inc. was honored for its steadfast commitment to quality healthcare and its continuous innovation in pharmaceutical distribution. Despite operating a single distribution center nationwide, Unilab has heavily invested in technology to ensure efficient and reliable access to essential medicines for Filipinos.

• Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive bottler of PepsiCo beverages in the country since 1989, produces and distributes a diverse portfolio of globally recognized beverage brands, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Chum Churum Soonhari.

The PSA RSSO-NCR expresses its gratitude to the said companies who have been partners for the successful implementation of key industry surveys. Their active participation in the MISSI and PPS through truthful responses and prompt submission of data has been vital in generating reliable economic indicators. These indicators serve as essential inputs in the estimation of the Gross Domestic Product.

(Sgd.)PACIANO B. DIZON
Regional Director