National Statistics Office Region IX

Regional Planning Workshop 2007
The 2007 Regional Planning Workshop for Region IX– Zamboanga Peninsula was conducted on December 19-20, 2006 at the Diamond Room, Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. The two-day live-in workshop was among the important activities undertaken in 2006 aside from other activities that the NSO used to have. This annual exercise endeavored to look out and assess past accomplishments and set plans and target for year 2007. This is also to keep the field office aware and help them get ready for the different activities line-up for the coming year. At the first day, among the topics discussed were the Milestone (Accomplishments and Failures during 2006), Plans and Targets with Gantt chart, Commitments for 2006, among others. The invited resource speaker in day 1 was the Zamboanga City Vice Mayor Hon. Ma. Isabelle G. Climaco wherein she discussed Gender and Equality issues. On the second day, the NSO Administrator Hon. Carmelita N. Ericta and Ms. Minette P. Esquivias were present. In her message, she congratulated Region IX for being the host venue of the successful conduct of 3NWCR last August 8-10 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City, for the effort, teamwork and for pursuing the NSO vision with creativity no matter how many statistical activities were being conducted. There were also photo sessions in the afternoon of day 2 where all the participants including the NSO Administrator wearing the so-called “Native attire”. Another exciting part of RPW was the conduct of the 2006 General Assembly and Socials at the same time a Christmas Party. The program started at 3:00 P.M. up to 11:00 midnight at the Crystal Ball Room, Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. Accordingly, this is the first time that the office had conducted simultaneously. There were cultural presentation, singing competitions, parlor games, exchanging of gifts, among others as part of the fun.