The CountrySTAT is a web-based system that integrates national food and agricultural statistical information to ensure harmonization of national data and metadata collections for analysis and policy making. In recognition of the existing and potential uses of the CountrySTAT, the Philippine Statistical System (PSS) through the Philippine Statistical Association (PSA) has taken on the challenge of establishing the CountrySTAT Philippines. This has been made possible through a Letter of Agreement between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the PSA by which funds were provided by FAO in order to implement the project "Strengthening the National Statistical Systems of Selected Countries in the Asian and Pacific Region".
In 2007, the Philippines recorded a 7.96 percent growth in Gross National Product (GNP). Its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 7.19 percent. The Gross Value Added (GVA) in agriculture and fishery increased by 5.01 percent during the year. The sector accounted for about 18.26 percent of the GDP.
Philippines' Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS Ben-Lor Bldg., 1184 Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Philippines Tel No. (632)3712048
