The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) published a keynote speech by Monetary Board Member Rosalia V. De Leon at the closing ceremony of the 36th National Statistics Month, framing reliable data as essential to understanding public needs and designing policies that deliver outcomes. The remarks also linked accessible statistics to monitoring progress and pinpointing where policy intervention is most urgent, including in tracking the Sustainable Development Goals. The 36th National Statistics Month, themed “Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pace of Progress: Mobilizing Data for All,” highlighted inclusive and accessible data to inform policy responses and identify priority gaps. The month-long programme featured activities organised by members of the Philippine Statistical System, including panel discussions, scientific sessions and interactive exhibits involving stakeholders from government, academe, media and the private sector; at the closing ceremony, the Philippine Statistics Authority recognised contributions by government agencies, local government units, private organisations and youth groups in promoting effective use of statistics.
Central Bank of the Philippines 2025-11-14
Central Bank of the Philippines underscores reliable and inclusive data as a foundation for policymaking at National Statistics Month close
During the 36th National Statistics Month, the Central Bank of the Philippines emphasized reliable data's role in policy design and monitoring Sustainable Development Goals. The event, themed “Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goal Pace of Progress: Mobilizing Data for All,” included activities by the Philippine Statistical System to promote inclusive data use. The Philippine Statistics Authority acknowledged contributions from various sectors in advancing effective statistical practices.