SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Plenary Session 1 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 10:40 - 12:15
Isla Ballroom
Plenary Session PS-1: Measuring Progress of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Chair: Romulo A. Virola
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MDG Statistics and Global Monitoring
by Francesca Perucci

The Philippine MDGs: Where Are We Now?
by Erlinda M. Capones
Plenary Session 2 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 3:15 – 5:00
Isla Ballroom
Plenary Session PS-2: Gender and Governance Statistics
Chair: Purificacion V. Quisumbing
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Governance Statistics: Did Performance Matter in the 2007 Elections?
by Romulo A. Virola, Severa B. de Costo, Noel S. Nepomuceno, Kristine
Faith S. Agtarap, Ma. Ivy T. Querubin and Mai Lin C. VIllaruel

Women’s Unpaid Work
by Solita C. Monsod
Discussant: Ma. Lourdes C. Fernando
Session 1 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00
Palawan 1&2
Session IPS-1: Current Issues on Poverty
Session Sponsor: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Chair: Celia M. Reyes
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Measuring the Prevalence of Hunger in the Philippines Directly from Food
Consumption Data
by Rechel G. Arcilla, Zita V. Albacea and Isidoro P. David

Meeting the Challenge for Official Statistics on Hunger in the Philippines
by Romulo A. Virola and Lina V. Castro
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Asessing Poverty Lines by Revealed Preference
by Lina V. Castro, Mildred B. Addawe and Kristine Faith S. Agtarap
Discussant: Arsenio M. Balisacan
Palawan 3
Session IPS-2: Emerging Business Statistics
Chair: Margarita R. Songco
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The Characteristics of Selected Micro-Entrepreneurial Ventures: A Vital Tool
Towards Success
by Lorraine B. Ngaosi and Gladys M. Navarro

Exploring Complementarity Between Secondary and Primary Database for
Measuring Interregional Commodity Flows Across the Philippines
by Cristela G. Dakila and Shoshi Mizokami

An Input-Output Analysis of the Philippine BPO Industry
by Nedelyn M. Ramos, Gemma Estrada and Jesus Felipe
Discussants: Dante B. Canlas
Preceles H. Manzo
Emma V. Teodoro
Session 1 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00
Batanes 1
Session IPS-3: Statistical Modelling of Financial Series
Chair: Lisa Grace S. Bersales
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Conditional Correlation of Some East Asian Stock Market Returns
by Gregorio A. Vargas III and Dennis S. Mapa

A Markov-Switching Model of Interest Rate, Foreign Exchange Rate, and Inflation
Rate: An Evaluation of its Performance in Forecasting
by Joel Yu

Range-Based Models in Estimating Value-at-Risk
by Nikkin L. Beronilla and Dennis S. Mapa
Discussant: Joselito C. Magadia
Batanes 2
Session IPS-4: Innovations in Science and Technology Statistics
Session Sponsor: Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Chair: Fortunato T. de la Peña
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Innovation Systems - Opportunities, Readiness, Assessment and Measurement
by Stephen W. Braim
Session 1 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00
Bohol
Session IPS-5: Statistical Theory
Chair: Erniel B. Barrios
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A Bootstrap Procedure in a Spatial-Temporal Model for Corn Production Data
by Charlotte F. Dumanjug
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A Nonparametric Approach to Testing Constant Temporal Effect Across Locations
in a Spatial-Temporal Model
by Jacqueline M. Guarte

Generalized Method of Moments Estimation on a Linear Panel Data Model of
Clinical Trial
by Aristotle B. Magallanes
Discussants: Genelyn Ma. F. Sarte
Joselito C. Magadia
Boracay 1
Session IPS-6: Re-tooling the Quality of Education
Chair: Romeo A. Isaac
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Tracer Survey of Agriculture Graduates
by Nelita M. Lalican
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The Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies of BS Entrepreneurship Students of
the Cordillera Administrative Region and Practicing Entrepreneurs of Baguio,
Dagupan and San Fernando, La Union: A Comparison
by Reynaldo S. Bautista, Maria Joan Pablo-Barlis and Asuncion G.
Nazario
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The Effectiveness of Data Provision Through Quality Management System:
Retooling for the Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation for Quality Assurance in
Higher Education (IQUAME)
by Luvismin Sy-Aves
Session 1 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 1:15 – 3:00
Boracay 2
Session IPS-7: Statistics at Work in Luzon
Chair: Marcial P. Estolano
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Parametric and Nonparametric Survival Analysis of Myocardial Infarction Patients
Admitted in Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center in
Cabanatuan City
by Ma. Cristina V. Mingala and Marcial P. Estolano
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Poverty Profiling in Ilocos Norte: Methods Based on Livelihood System Approach
by Criselda M. Balisacan, Evangeline S. Galacgac and Marie Rose C.
Aceret

Legazpi City Barangay Socio-Economic Survey
by Joseph B. Esplana
Discussant: Marilou G. Abon
Lubang, Mactan 1 and Mactan 2
Student-Faculty Conference (organized by the UP Institute of Statistics in coordination
with the UP School of Statistics)
Sponsors:
Statistical Research and Training Center (SRTC)
National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and
Development (PCASTRD)
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in
Agriculture (SEARCA)
Session 2 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00
Palawan 1&2
Session IPS-8: Econometrics and Applications
Chair: Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr.
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Econometric Applications of Sparse Principal Component Regression
by Erniel B. Barrios and Joseph Ryan G. Lansangan
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Convergence in Land Values
by Joseph Capuno
Palawan 3
Session IPS-9: Current Issues on Banking, Finance and Price Statistics
Chair: Diwa C. Guinigundo
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Identifying the Determinants of OFW Remittances: Which Exchange Rate Measure
is Most Relevant?
by Francisco G. Dakila, Jr. and Racquel A. Claveria

Financial Reporting Package: Enhancing Banking Statistics
by Lyn I. Javier and Jermy Y. Prenio

Estimation of Standard Errors for Price Changes of Commodities in the Philippine
Consumer Price Index (January 2005 - December 2005)
by Dulce Joy D. Zozobrado-Sorino
Discussants: Josef T. Yap
Rosemarie G. Edillon
Session 2 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00
Batanes 1
Session IPS-10: Time Series Analysis: Seasonal Adjustment and Forecasting
Chair: Lisa Grace S. Bersales
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Seasonal Analysis of Selected Philippine Time Series
by Jade Eric T. Redoblado
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Current Methodologies and Results of Seasonally Adjusting the Selected Philippine
Time Series
by TWG on Seasonal Adjustment of Philippine Time Series (chaired by
Lisa Grace S. Bersales)
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Forecasting from an Additive Model in the Presence of Multicollinearity
by Erniel B. Barrios and Gregorio A. Vargas III
Discussant: Dennis S. Mapa
Batanes 2
Session IPS-11: Challenges in Tourism Statistics
Session Sponsor: Department of Tourism (DOT)
Chair: Rolando Cañizal
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Developing the Survey Instruments for the Household Survey on Domestic Visitors
by Emma A. Fabian and Milagros Y. Say

Understanding the Domestic Visiting Friends and/or Relatives (VFR) Travel Market
in the Philippines
by Miguela M. Mena

Sustainability of Tourism: Issues in Statistics
by Ma. Cherry Lyn S. Rodolfo
Discussants: Karina Rosa S. Tiopes
Raymundo J. Talento
Ronaldo P. Tiotuico
Evelyn B. Pantig
Martin S. Valera
Evangeline Ortiz
Session 2 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00
Bohol
Session IPS-12: Developments in Statistical Quality Control
Chair: Francisco N. de los Reyes

Control Chart Methodology Change for Certain Variable Characteristics in Amkor
Technology Philippines
by Ma. Sarah O. Bodino and Eloisa Reyes

Hybrid Regression: A New Quality Control/Process Control Tool
by Jose H. Felizco, Jr.
Discussants: Charlie S. Labina
Josefina V. Almeda
Boracay 1
Session CPS-1: Meeting the Challenges in Health Statistics
Chair: Corazon R. Buenaventura
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Determining the Relationship between Physical Accessibility and Infant Mortality
Rate (The Case of La Trinidad, Benguet)
by Virginia L. Anceno

Count Model Estimates of Health Care Demand in Davao City
by Elizabeth M. Malonzo and Edmundo B. Prantilla
Session 2 - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 3:15 – 5:00
Boracay 2
Session IPS-13: Use of Statistics in Environmental Concerns in Visayas
Chair: Sonia P. Formacion
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Stochastic Process Applied to Catbalogan Water Supply Resource Planning
by Felisa E. Gomba, Ronald L. Orale and Ralph S. Uy

Indirect Use Values of Oil-Spill Affected Mangroves in Guimaras Island
by Gay D. Defiesta

Linear Programming for Bay Systems in Western Visayas
by Edwin V. Lerio
Discussant:
Cherry T. Nepomuceno
Lubang, Mactan 1 and Mactan 2
Student-Faculty Conference (organized by the UP Institute of Statistics in coordination
with the UP School of Statistics)
Sponsors: SRTC, NAST, PCASTRD, SEARCA
Lecture - October 1, 2007 (Monday), 5:00 – 7:00
Palawan 1&2
PSA Lecture on Sample Surveys
(organized by the Philippine Statistical Association)
by Dalisay S. Maligalig
Session 3 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15
Palawan 1&2
Session IPS-14: Generation of Local Level Poverty Statistics
Chair: Celia M. Reyes
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Responding to the Needs for Decentralized Planning: Small Area Poverty Estimates
by Joseph M. Addawe, Arturo M. Martinez, Jr. and Raymond S. Perez

Design-Based and Model-Based Estimation of Poverty Measures at the Provincial
Level in the Philippines
by Raymund G. Perez and Zita V.J. Albacea

Poverty Statistics in Agusan del Sur Using Community-Based Monitoring System
(CBMS) Data
by Allan J. Santiago
Discussant: Manuel Q. Gotis
Palawan 3
Session IPS-15: Survey Design
Chair: Isidoro P. David

The Development of a Master Sample for Bhutan
by Dalisay S. Maligalig, Khandu Dorji, Melissa C. Pascua, Nima Deki
Sherpa, Peden, and Dorji Wangdi

Estimation Procedure for the Quarterly Survey of Philippine Business and Industry
by Gloria A. Cubinar and Erniel B. Barrios

The Propensity Score Matching for Correcting Sample Selection Bias
by Emeterio S. Solivas, Girly M. Ramirez and Allan N. Manalo
Discussant:
Dalisay S. Maligalig
Session 3 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15
Batanes 1
Session IPS-16: Statistical Computing Techniques and Procedures
Chair: Zita V.J. Albacea
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Recognition of the Tagalog Alphabet Using the Hidden Markov Model
by Rolando D. Navarro, Jr.

A Genetic Algorithm for Constrained Statistical Matching
by Eliezer A. Albacea and Giovanni A. Flores
Discussant: Jaime M. Samaniego
Batanes 2
Session IPS-17: Trends in Building Capacities on Statistics
Chair: Gervacio G. Selda, Jr.
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Academic Programs in Statistics in the Philippines
by Lisa Grace S. Bersales

Ensuring the 'Fitness to Use' of Administrative-Based Statistics at the Department
of Labor and Employment
by Editha B. Rivera
Discussant: Tomas P. Africa
Session 3 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15
Bohol
Session CPS-2: Challenges in Banking and Finance Statistics
Chair: Iluminada T. Sicat
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Forensic Accounting: Hidden Balance of Payments of the Philippines
by Edsel L. Beja, Jr.

Economic Growth and External Debt Servicing of the Philippines: 1981-2005
by Janice Abilene S. Patenio and Agustina Tan-Cruz
Boracay 1
Session IPS-18: Addressing Concerns on Health and Nutrition Statistics
Chair: Jaime Z. Galvez-Tan
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Validation of Food Insecurity Response vis-à-vis Nutritional Status and Adequacy of
food Intake from the 6th NNS
by Allan A. Gulles, Wilma L. Molano and Ma. Erlinda R. Tarrayo

Vitamin A and Iron Intake Among Pre School-Age With and Without Fortification of
Processed Foods and Fortified Staples
by Ma. Regina A. Pedro, Cristina J. Garcia, Wilma L. Molano, Allan A.
Gulles and Jeffrey Y. De Leon

Prevalence of Malnutrition Using the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study
and International Reference Standards: Issues and Implications
by Wilma L. Molano, Allan A. Gulles and Jeffrey Y. De Leon
Discussants: Cecilia A. Florencio
Rodolfo F. Florentino
Session 3 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15
Boracay 2
Session IPS-19: Statistical Approaches in Mindanao
Chair: Brigida A. Roscom
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Sequential Confidence Intervals for the Exponential Hazard Rate
by Junvie M. Pailden and Daisy Lou L. Polestico

Sequential Estimation of Functions of the Exponential Scale Parameter
by Daisy Lou L. Polestico

The Effects of Monetary Policy Shocks to the Philippine Economy: A Vector
Autoregressive Approach
by Edgardo D. Cruz and Alain Ralph I. Cortes
Discussants: Joselito C. Magadia
Edmundo B. Prantilla
Lubang
Session IPS-20: Current Issues on Environment and Natural Resources Statistics
Chair: Demetrio L. Ignacio
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Determining Risk-Efficient Tree-Crop Planting Strategies Using Stochastic
Dominance Analysis
by Faith T. Evangelista and Felino P. Lansigan

Assessing the Effects of Climate Change on Rice and Corn Production in the
Philippines
by Felino P. Lansigan and Arnold R. Salvacion

Abandoned Biomass Resource Statistics in the Philippines
by Santiago R. Baconguis
Discussants: Damasa Macandog
Gregorio E. Santos, Jr.
Session 3 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 8:30 – 10:15
Mactan 1
Session CPS-3: Women and Population Statistics
Chair: Dolores de Quiros Castillo
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Estimating Variation In The Incidence Of Violence Against Women In Region XI
by Jane C. Maratas and Agustina Tan-Cruz

Gender Participation in Mangrove Rehabilitation Project Among Barangays in
Samal Island, Davao Province, Region XI
by Grace P. Moralde

Beliefs and Practices of Muslim Women in Mindanao
by Grace Edmar Elizar-del Prado

Statistics on Filipinos’ International Migration: Issues and Steps Towards
Harmonizing the Data
by Jeremaiah M. Opiniano
Mactan 2
Session PD-1: Panel Discussion on Election/Opinion Polls
Chair: Paula Monina G. Collado
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Post-Election Analyses of Pre-Election Polls
by Ana Maria L. Tabunda and Shiela A. Billones
Session 4 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 10:30 – 12:15
Palawan 1&2
Session IPS-21: Improving Gender Statistics
Chair: Emmeline L. Verzosa

Documenting Cases of Violence Against Women, Particularly Trafficking and
Prostitution
by Jean Enriquez

The Experience of the Philippine Judiciary in the Generation and Gathering of SexDisaggregated Data
by Edna E. Diño

Do Women Contribute Less Than Men to Nation Building?
by Romulo A. Virola, Jessamyn O. Encarnacion, Teresita M. Almarines,
Armyl G. Zaguirre and Raymond S. Perez
Discussants: Alicia Bala
Carol Ruiz-Austria
Jeanne Frances I. Illo
Palawan 3
Session IPS-22: Statistics on Decent Work
Chair: Ma. Criselda R. Sy

Decent Work Status Report: The Philippines
by Cynthia R. Cruz, Ma. Luisa Gigette S. Imperial, Jeanette D. Tana,
Katherine B. Brimon, Ahmma Charisma Lobrin-Satumba, Dennis
Joseph M. Cabato, Mary Grace L. Riguer and Stephanie B. Tabladillo

Philippine Decent Work Statistics: Focus on Freedom of Association and Collective
Bargaining
by Maragtas S.V. Amante

Measuring the Informal Sector in the Philippines and the Trends in Asia
by Jorge V. Sibal

A Shift-Share Analysis on Regional Employment Growth in Philippines
by Rosendo M. Aya-ay and Edmundo B. Prantilla
Discussant: Linda Wirth
Session 4 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 10:30 – 12:15
Batanes 1
Session IPS-23: Statistical Models for Data Analysis
Chair: Lisa Grace S. Bersales

Convergence of Growth in Rice Production in the Philippines
by Erniel B. Barrios and Angela D. Nalica

Current Quarter Models for Philippines & Singapore
by Roberto S. Mariano and Suleyman Ozmucur

A Methodology in Predicting the Influence of Climatic Variables on Crop Yield
by Herminia C. Tanguilig

Forecasting Model of Examinees' Performance Rating in the Electronics and
Communications Engineering (ECE) Licensure Examination
by Ariel A. Aral
Discussant: Charlie S. Labina
Dennis S. Mapa
Genelyn Ma. F. Sarte
Batanes 2
Session IPS-24: Measuring Agricultural Production
Session Sponsor: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS)
Chair: Romeo S. Recide

Co-movement Between ENSO and Agricultural Production in Asia
by Lisa Grace S. Bersales and Erniel B. Barrios

Comparative Economic Study of Organic & Conventional Rice Farming in
Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
by Purisima G. Bayacag, Ronajoy Rubinos and Ana Theresa Jalipa

Developing a Knowledge-based Crop Forecasting System in the Philippines
by Felino P. Lansigan, Arnold R. Salvacion, Eduardo P. Paningbatan,
Jr., Emeterio S. Solivas and Edna Luisa A. Matienzo
Session 4 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 10:30 – 12:15
Bohol
Session CPS-4: Advances in Statistical Quality Control
Chair: Francisco N. de los Reyes

Experimental Design Techniques in Research and Development
by Jose H. Felizco, Jr.

Optimum Compressive Strength of Foundry Sand Using Response Surface
Methodology
by Carolina B. Baguio and Pilar Paracha

The Use of Wavelet-MLPCR in Quality Control and Process Control
by Jose H. Felizco, Jr
Boracay 1
Session IPS-25: Measurement Issues in Health Statistics
Session Sponsor: Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)
Chair: Jaime Z. Galvez-Tan

Correlation between Maternal and Child Health Services and Mortality Rates
by Faye Y. Bautista and Marymell A. Martillan

Philippine National Health Accounts: Estimating Individual Person Health
Expenditures from Household Level Data
by Rachel H. Racelis, John Michael Ian S. Salas, Fe Vida N. Dy-Liacco
and Racquel Dolores V. Sabeñano

Indirect Estimates of Maternal Mortality: Philippines, 2006
by Benedicta A. Yabut and Faye Y. Bautista
Discussant: Maria Rosario Clarissa S. Vergeire
Session 4 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 10:30 – 12:15
Boracay 2
Session CPS-5: Multi-Sectoral Statistical Concerns in Mindanao
Chair: Brigida A. Roscom
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Technical Efficiency and Environmental-Technological Gaps in Rice Production in
Mindanao Using a Metafrontier Analysis
by Agustina-Tan Cruz and Heide P. Odchimar

Financing the Millenium Development Goals at the Local Level: An Assessment of
Local Government Units’ (LGU) Expenditure for Basic Social Services
by Richardson T. Cua

Local Government Performance Measurement System: The General Santos City
Perspective circa 2004-2006
by Chona Elizabeth F. Paulate and Faustino Jerome G. Babate

Cost Efficiency Estimation of State Universities and Colleges in Region XI
by Cheryl R. Ampit and Agustina Tan-Cruz
Lubang
Session CPS-6: New Approaches in Environment and Natural Resources Statistics
Chair: Eriberto G. Argete

Economic Valuation of Ground Water in the Dumoy Aquifer
by Carmelita P. Martinez and Edmundo B. Prantilla

Household Asset Allocation Decisions: Its Economic Impact on Mangrove Forest
Use and Management
by Gladys M. Navarro and Jacques Viaene
Session 4 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 10:30 – 12:15
Mactan 1
Session IPS-26: Population and Development
Chair: Mercedes B. Concepcion
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Active Life Expectancy among Filipino Older People
by Grace T. Cruz

Theoretical and Methodological Errors in the Use of Autoregression in the
Prediction of Cumulative Fertility: Some Corrective Recommendations and Policy
Implications
by Lysander A. Padilla

Population Development and Environment Factors Affecting Acute Respiratory
Infection among Children in the Philippines: Evidence from the 2003 National
Demographic Survey
by Myrna Clara B. Asuncion
Discussant: Alejandro N. Herrin
Mactan 2
Session IPS-27: Small Area Estimation Methodologies
Chair: Eliezer A. Albacea
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Barangay Level Estimation of the Proportion of Underweight Filipino Children Aged
0-5 Years
by Rose Imee Zhella G. Amar and Zita V.J. Albacea

Estimating the Proportion of Stunted 0-5 Year-Old Children at the Provincial Level
in the Philippines
by Elenita V. Castillo, Wilma L. Molano and Zita V.J. Albacea

Modeling Municipality Food Poverty in the Philippines
by Alaine DC Amon and Zita V.J. Albacea
Discussant: Ofelia M. Templo
Session 5 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 1:15 – 3:00
Palawan 1&2
Session PD-2: Panel Discussion on Subnational Statistics
Session Sponsor: City Government of Marikina
Chair: Isidoro P. David

Statistical Issues and Concerns at the Subnational Level
By Leonardo N. Quitos Jr., Nestor G. Rillon and Irenea B. Ubungen
Panelists:
Carmelita N. Ericta
Celia M. Reyes
Maria Rosario Clarissa S. Vergeire
Palawan 3
Session IPS-28: Measuring Economic Progress
Session Chair: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Chair: Estrella V. Domingo

Economic Interdependency between the Philippines and China: An Input-Output
Analysis
by Gloria A. Cubinar, Ma. Julieta P. Soliven and Estela T. De Guzman

Understanding the Manufacturing Sector: The Philippine System of National
Accounts (PSNA) and the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI)
by Romulo A. Virola, Raymundo J. Talento and Florande S. Polistico

Measuring Progress of Philippine Society: Gross National Product or Gross
National Happiness?
by Romulo A. Virola and Jessamyn O. Encarnacion
Discussants: Gonzalo M. Jurado
Solita C. Monsod
Session 5 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 1:15 – 3:00
Batanes 1
Session CPS-7: New Developments in Tourism and Business Statistics
Chair: Vivian R. Ilarina

Measuring Health and Wellness Tourism in the Philippines
by Romulo A. Virola and Florande S. Polistico

Is Holiday Economics Good for the Tourism Sector? – The Philippine Case
by Damaris L. Yarcia

Entrepreneurial-Oriented Strategy Making Gestalts
by Richel L. Lamadrid

Strategic Orientation of Small Business Entrepreneurs in Baguio City
by Roberto M. Arguelles and Reynaldo S. Bautista
Batanes 2
Session CPS-8: Estimation Methodologies in Agriculture
Chair: Romeo S. Recide

Analysis of Measurement Errors in Corn Area Estimation in Isabela Province
by Felino P. Lansigan and Joana G. Salazar

Farmers’ Adoption of Organic Rice Farming in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur: Factors
and Practices
by Agustina Tan-Cruz and Jece Rose G. Yamota

Technical Efficiency of Philippine Rice-Producing Regions: An Econometric
Approach
by Niño T. Pate and Agustina Tan-Cruz
Session 5 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 1:15 – 3:00
Boracay 1
Session CPS-9: Statistical Concerns in Education
Chair: Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo

Financing Public Higher Education in the Philippines: An Examination of the
Applicability of Income Contingent Student Loan Scheme
by Rio Compra - Yonson

Multivariate Data Analyses: Multiple Regression Applied in Educational Research
by Erlinda P. Villamoran
Boracay 2
Session CPS-10: Application of Small Area Estimation Techniques in Nutrition
Chair: Consorcia E. Reaño

Estimating the Proportion of Households Not Meeting Energy Adequacy at the
Provincial Level in the Philippines
by Wilma L. Molano, Allan A. Gulles, Elenita V. Castillo
Karina Tricia V. Dorado and Zita V.J. Albacea

Small Area Estimation of the Provincial Prevalence of Hypertension Among Adults
in the Philippines
by Charmaine A. Duante, Felicidad V. Velandria, Wilma L. Molano and
Zita V.J. Albacea

Small Area Estimation of the Provincial Prevalence of Underweight Among 6-10
Year-Old Children in the Philippines
by Myrsa M. Belarmino, Wilma L. Molano and Zita V.J. Albacea
Session 5 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 1:15 – 3:00
Lubang
Session CPS-11: Various Topics: Energy, Governance and Market Research
Session Sponsor: Department of Energy (DOE)
Chair: Francisco K. Mallion

Energy Demand Situation and Outlook in the Philippines: 2005-2014
by Salvador M. Salire, Jr.

Philippine Governance Indicator Survey Tools
by Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. and Mila A. Reforma

Towards a Low-Cost Market Research Approach
by Benvenuto N. Icamina
Mactan 1
Session CPS-12: Poverty and Its Correlates
Chair: Nelia R. Marquez

Trends and Characteristics of the Middle-Income Class in the Philippines: Is it
Expanding or Shrinking?
by Romulo A. Virola, Mildred B. Addawe and Ma. Ivy T. Querubin

Finding Relationships between Poverty Mapping Indices and the Small Area
Estimates Poverty Incidences
by Aldrin Federico R. Bahit, Jr.

Population and Poverty Nexus: Does Family Size Matter?
by Romulo A. Virola and Arturo M. Martinez, Jr.
Session 5 - October 2, 2007 (Tuesday), 1:15 – 3:00
Mactan 2
Session CPS-13: ICT Applications
Session Sponsor: Solutions Insurance Brokers Incorporated
Chair: Eliezer A. Albacea

Test Checker and Item Analyzer with Statistics
by Cesar B. Bermundo and Alex B. Bermundo

Sub-national Determinants of the Digital Divide: The Case of the Philippines
by Philip Arnold P. Tuaño

Multi-Scale and Multi-Temporal Poverty Mapping in the Manila Observatory
by May Celine T.M. Vicente, Charlotte Kendra G. Castillo, Leah P.
Castro, Gerald A. Galgana, Ma. Aileen Leah G. Guzman, Joel D. de
Mesa and Jose Ramon T. Villarin