The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V joins the nation in celebrating the 28th National Statistics Month with the theme: “FACTS AND FIGURES FOR THE FUTURE: Statistics for Evidence-Based Decisions towards AmBisyon Natin 2040”.

The month of October of every year was declared as the National Statistics Month pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 647, issued on September 20, 1990 with the objective to promote, enhance and instill nationwide awareness and appreciation of the value of statistics to the different sectors of society.