BusinessWorld Wins Best Statistical Infographic at PSA's 37th National Statistics Month Media Awards
Key Takeaways
- •BusinessWorld researcher Matthew Miguel L. Castillo earned the Best Statistical Infographic Award at the Philippine Statistics Authority's 37th National Statistics Month Media Awards.
- •The winning infographic, titled "November misery index drops to 3-month low," visualized a long-standing economic indicator calculated as the sum of inflation and unemployment rates.
- •The recognition represents BusinessWorld Research's third straight win in the category, reflecting its work in converting official statistics into accessible visual reporting.
- •The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the 37th National Statistics Month at PSA headquarters on Thursday, an observance held every October since Proclamation No. 647 established it in 1990.
- •The ceremony included remarks from PSA, economic planning, and tourism officials, and featured delegates from United Nations Tourism and the Pacific Asia Travel Association discussing Philippine and Asia-Pacific tourism.
BusinessWorld Researcher Matthew Miguel L. Castillo has received the Best Statistical Infographic Award at the Philippine Statistics Authority's (PSA) 37th National Statistics Month Media Awards for the infographic "November misery index drops to 3-month low." The misery index is a long-standing economic barometer, commonly defined as the sum of a country's inflation and unemployment rates.
The recognition marks BusinessWorld Research's third consecutive victory in the award category, underscoring the team's continued work in turning official statistics into accessible visual reporting. It was presented during the opening ceremony of the 37th National Statistics Month, held at the PSA headquarters on Thursday. National Statistics Month has been observed every October since 1990, when Proclamation No. 647 designated the month to promote awareness and use of official statistics.
The ceremony featured remarks from PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa; Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan; and Department of Tourism Undersecretary Verna C. Buensuceso — a lineup spanning the government's statistical, economic planning, and tourism arms.
Delegates from United Nations Tourism and the Pacific Asia Travel Association also shared insights on Philippine and Asia-Pacific tourism during the event, extending the discussions to a regional audience.
Source: BusinessWorld Online
