PSA Western Visayas to Launch 2024 Business, ICT Surveys

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Regional Statistical Services Office VI will begin data collection for two major economic surveys — the 2024 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) and the 2024 Survey on Information and Communication Technology (SICT) — starting April 21, 2025.

The ASPBI will run until July 31, 2025, while the SICT will continue through August 15, 2025, covering key establishments across Region VI or Western Visayas.

Mandated by Republic Act No. 10625, also known as the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, these surveys form part of PSA’s core data-gathering responsibilities for national economic planning and analysis.

“The ASPBI provides vital data on the structure, performance, and growth trends of the country’s formal sectors, while the SICT focuses on the availability, distribution, and use of ICT resources,” the PSA said in its regional announcement.

About 2,933 sample establishments in Western Visayas will be covered by the 2024 ASPBI, which is designed to track economic activity across multiple sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, utilities, construction, trade, finance, and services.

Meanwhile, the SICT will collect ICT-related data from approximately 1,886 establishments, particularly those involved in digital and technology-driven industries.

Seven customized ASPBI forms will be used depending on the sector, in line with the 2009 Philippine Standard Industrial Classification, while a single SICT Form 1 will gather information on ICT access, infrastructure, and usage.

The data reference period for both surveys is calendar year 2024, except for employment figures, which will refer specifically to November 2024.

According to PSA, the collected data will only be published as aggregate statistics and summary tables, ensuring the anonymity and privacy of all participating individuals and enterprises.

“The PSA strictly adheres to Section 7 of RA 6713 and Sections 26 and 27 of RA 10625, which prohibit the disclosure and misuse of confidential data,” the agency stated.

Violations of data privacy by PSA personnel or other parties may result in penalties as prescribed by law, including fines and possible criminal charges.

The PSA emphasized the importance of truthful and complete responses from selected respondents, saying that reliable data will inform public policy and investment decisions that directly affect local economies.

As the government’s primary statistical arm, PSA continues to expand its role in delivering credible and timely information that supports evidence-based governance, economic resilience, and innovation.