OPTIMIZING THE UTILIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL SURVEY RESULTS OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA) BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND DECISION MAKING
Carmela T. Arabis
Laguna State Polytechnic University Sta, Cruz Laguna 4009, Philippines
Abstract
This study assesses the perceived awareness of Local Government Units (LGUs) regarding the Agricultural Statistics Survey (AGSTAT) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the extent of data utilization among employees of the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO). It evaluates policy implementation by LGUs based on PSA data, focusing on agricultural development policies, resource allocation, and policy evaluation. Conducted in Kalayaan, Pakil, Santa Maria, Siniloan, and San Pablo, Laguna, during 2025, the study emphasizes the role of statistical data in strengthening local agricultural governance.
The research examines the relationship among LGU awareness, data utilization, and policy implementation, testing null hypotheses of no significant relationship. A quantitative, correlational research design was employed, using a researcher-made survey distributed to 75 purposively selected MAO and MPDO respondents. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) were used to analyze the data.
Findings show the highest awareness among LGUs was in crop production data, while awareness of livestock, poultry, and fishery was moderate. Diagnostic data was most frequently utilized, while prescriptive data was least applied. Agricultural development policies had the highest level of implementation, with resource allocation and policy evaluation only partially reflecting PSA insights.
There is a strong, significant correlation between data utilization and policy implementation, and a clear link between awareness and data use. The study concludes that greater awareness and utilization of PSA data lead to more effective policies. It recommends regular training, institutional use of AGSTAT data, and enhanced collaboration with stakeholders.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2025-04-30
| Vol | : | 11 |
| Issue | : | 4 |
| Month | : | April |
| Year | : | 2025 |