The conduct of statistical research is one of the major activities of SRTC. Research activities focus on the development, testing and/or experimentation of statistical theories, concepts, definitions, methods and techniques. The Division commits itself in enhancing statistical information in terms of quality, reliability, completeness, scope, and cost-effectiveness of producing or delivering statistical outputs.
Mandated to develop a comprehensive and integrated research and training programs on the theories, concepts and methodologies for the promotion of the Philippine Statistical System (PSS), the SRTC Research and Information Technology Division to date, has conducted and/or coordinated 90 research projects.

The SRTC is guided by a comprehensive and integrated Research Agenda. The agenda is continuously updated to consider current and emerging needs of the Philippine Statistical System and carry out responsive and relevant research programs. The major thrusts of the current Research Agenda are:

• Improvement of  methodologies, concepts, definitions and statistical techniques
• Rationalization and preparation of more cost-effective designs for censuses and surveys
• Development of relevant indicators responsive to emerging issues and concerns at the national and sub-national levels

 

• Updates Research Agenda of the PSS based on emerging needs;
• Conducts in-house and external research projects;
• Conducts quarterly workshop on completed/on-going research undertakings;
• Facilitates conduct of the SRTC Annual Conference;
• Provides financial grants to institutions/professional statisticians when research topics fall under major thrusts of research agenda;
• Provides financial assistance, through its Thesis and Dissertation Fellowship Program, to students enrolled in masters or doctorate program of statistics and are pursuing thesis or dissertation papers
• Acts as Secretariat of PSS-wide Scientific Career Evaluation Committee (SCEC) of the Scientific Careers System for Statisticians (SCSS);
• Monitoring of scholars under the RGSSP-Phase I;
• Participates in inter-agency and technical committee activities within the PSS;
• Maintains a comprehensive library collection on statistical books and journals and enhances the accessibility of statistical information;
• Facilitates the archiving of research and training outputs/materials; and;
• Maintains SRTC Website and IT facilities.
  

A financial assistance program to students taking up masters and doctorate programs in statistics that assist them in completing their thesis or dissertation, which is the final requirement of their studies. The grant amounts to P30,000 for a thesis fellow and P60,000 for a dissertation fellow. Applicants must posses the following qualification requirements:

1. Enrolled either in a masters or doctorate program in Statistics;
2. Has completed the academic requirements of his/her study;
3. Has a thesis/dissertation proposal with a passing thesis/dissertation proposal defense;
4. Has an approved thesis/dissertation proposal that dwells on a topic aligned with the SRTC’s research agenda; and
5. Research work is expected to be completed within a period of five (5) to seven (7) months if working on a thesis; and twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) months if working on a dissertation.

Application Requirements

1. An application letter duly noted by his/her adviser;
2. An endorsement letter issued by the Dean/Director of the education institution where applicant is enrolled;
3. A copy of the approved thesis/dissertation proposal;
4. The approval sheet signed by the Adviser and panel members ontaining comments for the improvement of the paper. This serves as proof for passing the thesis/dissertation proposal defense; and
5. A timetable or work plan of the study.

1. Phase II of Broiler and Swine Information and Early Warning System (2008)
2. Data Quality Assessment System (2008)
3. Preparation of the National Seminar and Phase II Plans for the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) (2008)
4. Development of Census Advocacy Modules (2007)
5. Impact Assessment Study of Belgian Integrated Agrarian Reform Programme – Phase II (2007)
6. Broiler and Swine Information and Early Warning System, Phase I (2007)
7. Assessment of Supply and Demand and Market Structure of Broilers (2007)
8. Development of a Data Processing System of the Avian Population Survey (2007)
9. Measuring Vulnerability in the Philippines (2006)
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1. Development of Alternative Sampling Strategies for Census Agriculture and Fisheries (2008)
2. Development of Frame in Pilot LGUs of the DRES (Development of Master Frame for Establishment Surveys) (2005)
3. Census of Fisheries Evaluation Survey (2004)
4. Development of Sampling Frame for the 2002 CAF (2002)
5. Development of a Design for the Conduct of National Migration Survey (2002)
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1. Compilation of Wholesale Trade Sales Index and Retail Trade Sales Index  (2008)
2. Alternative Scheme of Measuring Agricultural Development Level (1990)
3. Development of Geographic Price Indices (1991)
4. Development of Lead, Lag and Coincidental Indicators for Business and Economic Forecasting (1992)
5. Development of Gender-Based Indicator System, Data Assessment and Improvement Plan (1992)
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Government Publication

1. National Statistical Coordination Board. Economic Indicators. Makati City: NSCB, August- December 2010
2. National Statistical Coordination Board. National Accounts of the Philippines CY 2008-2010 (Base Year 1985). Makati City: NSCB, January  2011
3. National Statistical Coordination Board. National Accounts of the Philippines 1st quarter 2008 – 4th quarter 2010 (Base Year 1985). Makati City: NSCB, January 2011
4. National Statistical Coordination Board. National Accounts of the Philippines 1st quarter 2007 – 1st quarter 2010 (Base Year 1985). Makati City: NSCB, May 2010
5. National Statistical Coordination Board. The Philippine Countryside in Figures 2008 edition. Makati City: NSCB, February 2010
6. National Statistical Coordination Board. 2010 Philippine Statistical Yearbook. Makati City: NSCB, October 2010
7. National Statistical Coordination Board. 2009 Official Poverty Statistics of the Philippines. Makati City: NSCB, February 2011
8. National Statistical Coordination Board. Gross Regional Domestic Expenditure 2007- 2009 (base year 1985). Makati City: NSCB, September 2010
9. Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics. Current Labor Statistics July and October 2010. Manila: BLES

Book

1. Llanto, Gilberto M. A Review of Build- Operate transfer for Infrastructure Development. Makati City: PIDS, 2010

Unpublished Work

1. Estanislao, E.M. (2010). Bayesian Meta- Analysis on Preventive Interventions for Postnatal Depression. Unpublished MLIS thesis, University of the Philippines Diliman, School of Statistics
2. Roa, B.K. (2010). Assigning Voters into Fuzzy Clusters Using Fuzzy Analysis. Unpublished MLIS thesis, University of the Philippines Diliman, School of Statistics

Journal

1. Survey Methodology. June and December 2010
2. Journal of Official Statistics. December 2010
3. Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics. February 2011