PSA-Aklan Launches 2024 Surveys on Business and ICT Growth

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Aklan has announced the conduct of the 2024 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) with a rider survey on the 2024 Survey on Information and Communications Technology (SICT), which started in April 2025.

These nationwide surveys aim to provide essential information on the performance, levels, structure and trends of economic activities in the country.

The ASPBI is one of the PSA’s designated statistical activities conducted annually.

It serves as an indicator for measuring and comparing the country’s economic growth at the national and regional levels.

The survey will collect information on the basic characteristics of establishments, including employment, revenue, expenses, assets and inventories.

These data will provide valuable inputs for policymakers, government planners, researchers and the business sector in formulating strategies and policies to foster national development.

Alongside the ASPBI, the PSA is administering the 2024 SICT to measure the availability, distribution and use of information and communications technologies among establishments.

Data on computer usage, internet connection, website ownership and the adoption of digital platforms and technologies will be gathered to assess the country’s progress toward digital transformation.

Four statistical researchers and three provincial staff members were assigned to locate and administer ASPBI questionnaires to 296 sample establishments across Aklan.

Of these, 178 establishments will also answer the SICT questionnaire.

The selected private establishments operate in both the formal and informal sectors across various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, trade, finance, real estate, transportation and services.

Selected establishments are urged to provide complete and accurate information.

All data furnished to the PSA will be kept strictly confidential, as provided under Republic Act No. 10625 (The Philippine Statistical Act of 2013) and Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).

Engr. Antonet Catubuan, chief statistical specialist of PSA Aklan, earnestly seeks the support and cooperation of the business community for the successful conduct of these surveys.

By participating, businesses contribute to building a reliable statistical database that benefits all sectors of Philippine society.

For inquiries or more information, contact the PSA Aklan office or visit the PSA website at www.psa.gov.ph.