PSA-NIR holds training for 2025 business survey

BACOLOD CITY — The Regional Statistical Services Office–Negros Island Region (RSSO-NIR) conducted the Second Level Training on the 2025 Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI) from July 8 to 9, 2025.

The training was led by Statistical Specialist II Jaira Sharmaine Leonor U. Tubig, Statistical Specialist I Mary Jane L. Javier of PSA-ESSS-SSD, and Statistical Specialist II Rizalyn Teodora G. Postrado of PSA-Siquijor PSO.

During the two-day session, trainers discussed the distribution of survey forms, data collection, and data processing, while addressing common challenges faced in the field.

Participants also shared strategies and best practices for achieving high response rates.

The QSPBI is a nationwide quarterly survey of about 6,000 sample establishments.

It serves as one of the main data sources in compiling the Quarterly National Accounts of the Philippines (QNAP).

QSPBI questionnaires are distributed quarterly to sample establishments in industry sectors such as mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, and construction.

Survey forms are released during the third week of the third month of each reference quarter, except in the fourth quarter, when distribution starts in the second week of the third month.