The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) led the 2024 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) Dissemination Forum held on October 14, 2025 at The Bayleaf Hotel, City of General Trias, Cavite, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors to discuss the province’s economic standing and development trajectory.
The forum served as an avenue to present the most recent official statistics on Cavite’s economic performance, providing stakeholders with crucial insights into the province’s growth trends, key industries, and contribution to the regional economy. The data, gathered through the PPA system, offers a detailed picture of economic activities at the provincial level—an essential reference for policymakers, planners, and investors in shaping strategies that promote inclusive and sustainable development.
In a recorded message, Regional Director Charito C. Armonia of PSA Region IV-A highlighted the role of the PPA as a reliable instrument in assessing local economic conditions and progress. She emphasized that accurate and timely data empower leaders to design evidence-based policies that directly address the needs of their communities. Meanwhile, Mr. Claire Dennis S. Mapa, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General, in his message, expressed appreciation to the participating stakeholders for their continuous support in the implementation of the Provincial Product Accounts initiative, noting that collaboration remains key in improving the quality and accessibility of local statistics.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Province of Cavite delivered by Ms. Raquel C. Ronario, OIC of PSA Cavite, which showcased the province’s sustained economic growth from 2022 to 2024 across all major industries.
Representing the Office of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (OPPDC), EnP Gela Rushane S. Sale, Project Evaluation Officer II, attended the forum on behalf of EnP Engr. Lorna Leyran, OPPDC Head.
In her presentation of the Statement on the Economic Performance of Cavite, Ms. Sale reported that the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continued its upward trajectory from 2022 to 2024, with growth recorded across all major industries. The Services sector remains the key driver of Cavite’s economy, while the Agriculture sector posted a remarkable 6.67 percent growth, signaling a strong recovery.
She attributed this performance to the shared efforts of the Provincial Government and its city and municipal partners, guided by the vision of making Cavite a haven for industries, a province of abundant resources, and a place of boundless opportunity—where people and businesses thrive under sound governance and a safe, progressive environment.
An engaging open forum followed the presentations, where participants had the opportunity to clarify technical points, discuss data interpretation, and exchange insights on how statistical information can be maximized for economic planning and project development. The interactive session underscored the collective goal of fostering data-driven governance at the provincial level.
Concluding the activity, Ms. Liberty Q. Jacob, Senior Statistical Specialist of PSA Cavite, delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and commitment to evidence-based policymaking. She reiterated PSA’s dedication to promoting statistical literacy and collaboration among local government units, ensuring that statistics not only inform but also inspire action for progress. (OPIO)