LEGAZPI CITY — The National Statistics Office (NSO) will conduct the 2007 population census (POPCEN) in August this year.

        NSO Bicol regional director Mariano Fontanilla enjoins all households to support the undertaking for the government to obtain the correct statistics that is very necessary in program/project planning.

        Fontanilla said that for 2007 POPCEN activity the agency will be needing additional personnel not only during the census taking but also for the preparatory and post-census activities.

        For the 2007 POPCEN the NSO offices are in need of personnel for the following positions - cartographer, enumerator, clerk (district offices), bookkeeper, asst. statistician, receipt and control clerk, and utility worker.

        Fontanilla advises interested parties to visit and inquire at their respective NSO offices in the provinces.

        Meantime, the NSO is currently conducting the 2006 Census of Philippine Business and Industry (2006 CBPI).

        The 2006 CPBI formerly the Census of Establishments (CE) is a nationwide undertaking which aims to provide data on the structure and level of economic activity in the country, that serve as reliable bases upon which the government and private sectors can formulate policies and evolve economic development. (NSO release)