The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) - Agusan del Sur successfully conducted the third level training for the August 2025 Rice and Corn Stocks Survey (RCSS): Household and Commercial on 30 July 2025 at the PSA Provincial Statistical Office. Seven Statistical Researchers participated in the session.

The RCSS gathers inventory data on rice and corn stocks held by households and commercial establishments at both national and sub-national levels, and compares stock levels with those from the previous month and the same period last year. The survey sample comprises 388 households and 66 establishments, with data collection scheduled from 01 to 05 August 2025.

All data obtained from respondents shall remain strictly confidential and shall not be used for taxation, investigation, or regulatory purposes, in accordance with Article 55 of Republic Act No. 10625.

(Sgd.) DEMETRIO T. DEJOLDE, JR.
Chief Statistical Specialist