SRTC is the research and training arm of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS). The Philippine Statistical System (PSS) is a decentralized system of agencies involved in policy-making, data producers, users, research and training institutions, and data providers. The PSS is also the government-wide system of providing statistical information and services to the public.

The mission of the SRTC is to improve the quality of statistical information generated by the PSS through the conduct of high quality, objective and responsive statistical research and training activities.

Executive Order (EO) No. 121 issued on January 30, 1987 created the SRTC. Section 10 of the EO specifies the functions and responsibilities of SRTC as follows:

• Develop a comprehensive and integrated research and training program on theories, concepts and methodologies for the promotion of the statistical program;
• Undertake research on statistical concepts, definitions and methods;
• Promote collaborative research efforts among members of the academic community, data producers and users;
• Conduct non-degree training programs to upgrade the quality of statistical manpower base in support of the needs of the statistical system and;
• Provide financial and other forms of assistance to enhance statistical research and development.
  

"WE, members of the SRTC family, value our work of contributing to informed policy and decision-making processes through high quality research and training in statistics and related fields. We will be the leading edge in the conduct of research and training programs in statistics and allied fields, with the guidance of the Almighty, the support and commitment of our human resources, and the technologies made available to us."

The staff behind SRTC intends to pursue its agency vision. In so doing, we are committed to:

• Ensure client satisfaction in all aspects of our mandated activities;
• Engage the services of highly competent resource persons/professionals for all our research and training activities;
• Put premium on our precious human capital by providing equal opportunities for growth and development;
• Work for the attainment of general well-being and realization of the self-fulfillment of the individual, thereby affirming that their role in the SRTC is paramount;
• Work closely with the academe, data producers and users and be recognized as responsible and credible partners in the statistical system.
• And in all our undertakings, we will uphold integrity, professionalism, trustworthiness, teamwork, cooperation and mutual respect toward our clients, partners and co-workers at all times.

PLENEE GRACE J. CASTILLO
Statistician V & Chief
pjcastillo@srtc.gov.ph
Telefax: (632)426-0620

MARY ANN C. MAGTULIS
Statistician V & Chief
mcmagtulis@srtc.gov.ph
Tel: (632)436-1426
Telefax: (632)929-7543