The Philippine Statistics Authority (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Estadistika ng Pilipinas), abbreviated as PSA, is the central statistical authority of the Philippine government that collects, compiles, analyzes and publishes statistical information on economic, social, demographic, political affairs and general affairs of the people of the Philippines and enforces the civil registration functions in the country.

It is an attached agency of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for purposes of policy coordination. The PSA comprises the PSA Board and offices on sectoral statistics, censuses and technical coordination, civil registration, Philippine registry office, central support and field statistical services.

The National Statistician, who is appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of nominees submitted by a Special Committee and endorsed by the PSA Board Chairperson, is the head of the PSA and has a rank equivalent to an Undersecretary. Aside from directing and supervising the general administration of the PSA, the National Statistician provides overall direction in the implementation of the Civil Registry Law and related issuances and exercise technical supervision over the civil registrars as Civil Registrar General.

Interestingly, PSA has vacancies available until September 10, 2022

One (1) Statistical Specialist II (Salary Grade 16)

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology, or related courses

One (1) Project Coordinator III (Salary Grade 18)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or any related courses

One (1) Legal Researcher II (Salary Grade 15)

  • Education: Bachelor of Laws or equivalent degree

One (1) Information Systems Analyst I (Salary Grade 12)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job

One (1) Information Systems Analyst II (Programmer/Technic) (Salary Grade 16)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree

One (1) Administrative Officer V (Comm. Sec. & Data Prot. (Salary Grade 18)

  • Education: Must have a degree in the field of IT or any related field

One (1) Administrative Officer IV (Technical Staff) (Salary Grade 15)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
Source: PSA Job Portal