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Guidelines for the Conduct of the 2026 Inventory of Surveys and Censuses
Guidelines for the Conduct of the 2026 Inventory of Surveys and Censuses
Rationale
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10625 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is mandated to coordinate and monitor statistical activities within the Philippine Statistical System (PSS). In support of this mandate, the PSA will conduct the 2026 Inventory of Surveys and Censuses to systematically document all censuses, surveys, and other structured statistical data collection activities planned, ongoing, or conducted by government offices for reference year 2026.
Submission of inventory information by covered agencies is required under the PSA’s coordination and monitoring authority. The inventory serves as a key tool for system-wide coordination, planning, and monitoring, including oversight relevant to the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS). It does not substitute for, supersede, or preempt SSRCS review, clearance, or enforcement processes, nor shall inventory reporting be interpreted as an assessment of SSRCS compliance.
Information collected shall be used solely for statistical coordination, planning, monitoring, documentation, and archiving within the PSS, in accordance with applicable PSA records retention, data privacy, and information security policies.
Data collection shall be undertaken through the official Survey Inventory Form administered by the PSA Central Office, through the Statistical Standards Division (SSD) in collaboration with the PSA Regional Statistical Services Offices (RSSOs).
Submission of inventory information by covered agencies is required under the PSA’s coordination and monitoring authority. The inventory serves as a key tool for system-wide coordination, planning, and monitoring, including oversight relevant to the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS). It does not substitute for, supersede, or preempt SSRCS review, clearance, or enforcement processes, nor shall inventory reporting be interpreted as an assessment of SSRCS compliance.
Information collected shall be used solely for statistical coordination, planning, monitoring, documentation, and archiving within the PSS, in accordance with applicable PSA records retention, data privacy, and information security policies.
Data collection shall be undertaken through the official Survey Inventory Form administered by the PSA Central Office, through the Statistical Standards Division (SSD) in collaboration with the PSA Regional Statistical Services Offices (RSSOs).
Objectives
The 2026 Inventory of Censuses and Surveys aims to strengthen coordination, transparency, and efficiency in the conduct of government statistical data collection activities within the PSS. Specifically, it seeks to:
Provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of surveys and censuses conducted by government agencies;
Support informed planning, monitoring, and oversight of statistical activities; and
Promote coherence, harmonization, and responsible statistical governance across the PSS.
Scope and Coverage
The inventory shall cover censuses, surveys, and other structured statistical data collection activities conducted or planned by:
National Government Agencies;
PSA Central and Regional Offices; and
Other government offices that are engaged in the production of official statistics.
Preparation and Dissemination of the 2026 Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System Advocacy Letter to Regional Line Agencies and Local Government Units
All Regional Statistical Services Offices (RSSOs) are directed to disseminate advocacy letters for the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS) to the Regional Line Agencies (RLAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) within their respective jurisdictions.
RSSOs shall ensure proper transmission of the advocacy letters and undertake the necessary coordination to encourage compliance with SSRCS requirements, including the submission of ongoing and planned statistical activities for review and clearance.
Learn more about the Guidelines
Learn more about the Guidelines
Access the complete guidelines for the 2026 Inventory of Surveys and Censuses, including the annexes.
Review the full document to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant participation within the PSS.
Review the full document to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant participation within the PSS.
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