KORONADAL CITY — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has successfully completed the required Data Privacy Officer (DPO) training, enabling the province to efficiently access and utilize the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for more accurate and data-driven development planning.
According to the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator and DPO Designate Maritess Tanseco, the training significantly enhances the province’s capacity to manage data securely and support its digital transformation efforts.
“This training helps South Cotabato efficiently facilitate the digitalization of data and the secure transfer of necessary information from the provincial level down to our local government units,” Tanseco said.
The training equipped designated provincial staff with essential knowledge on data privacy laws, secure data handling, and responsible management of sensitive information.
Completing this requirement ensures that South Cotabato can legally and safely access CBMS datasets, which contain critical socio-economic indicators used in designing targeted and evidence-based provincial programs.
Tanseco also added that through this training, the province is now a step closer into accessing the CBMS data for the province’s projects, planning, sand budget concerns.
With strengthened access to CBMS data, the province will be able to craft more precise interventions in areas such as social services, agriculture, health, education, poverty reduction, and disaster response.
“The data also supports improved monitoring, validation of community needs, and accurate measurement of program outcomes,” Tanseco stressed.
The completion of the DPO training underscores the provincial government’s commitment to advancing transparent, data-driven, and people-centered governance.
By maximizing reliable CBMS information, South Cotabato aims to further enhance its development strategies and ensure that public programs reach the communities most in need.
