- Description. The Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) takes charge of the production of statistics on agriculture, fishery and related fields. It has assumed most of the functions of its predecessor, the BAEcon. In year 2000, BAS was designated as the central information source and server of the National Information Network of the Department of Agriculture. It was established as one of the seven bureaus of the Department of Agriculture under Executive Order No. 116 issued on January 30, 1987.
- Mission. The BAS is the principal government agency for the efficient collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of official statistics on agriculture and fisheries as inputs to policy and decision towards a sustainable agricultural development.
- Vision. The BAS is a credible agricultural statistical organization delivering high quality products and services by a competent workforce, using appropriate technologies to support the information needs of stakeholders.
- Mandates. The BAS was mandated to:
o Collect, compile and release official agricultural statistics
o Exercise technical supervision over data collection centers
o Coordinate all agricultural statistics and economic research activities of all bureaus, corporations and offices under the Department of Agriculture
o Serve as the central information source and server of the National Information Network of the Department of Agriculture
o Provide technical assistance to end-users in accessing and analysing product and market information and technology
- Administration. The BAS is currently led by its director, Romeo S. Recide.
- Location. The BAS Central Office is located at BEN-LOR Bldg., 1184 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City 1103, Philippines
- Contact Number. (632) 3712048
- Email Address. info@bas.gov.ph
- Website. http://www.bas.gov.ph/
Source:
The Bureau of Agricultural Statistics website at http://www.bas.gov.ph/.
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