Demographic Characteristics Survey

Nuclear Family Assignment

• A nuclear family is composed of a father, mother, and their own children living together.
• Accepted nuclear family compositions include:
  • One-member household or a person living alone
  • Household composed of a single family:
    • Married couple with or without children
    • Unmarried couple or partners in a consensual union with or without children
    • Father with unmarried children
    • Mother with unmarried children
• For CBMS purposes, nuclear family composition for head with multiple spouse:
  • 1st spouse is considered as part of the 1st nuclear family
  • 2nd spouse is considered as part of the 2nd nuclear family
• Couples who are not legally married but cohabiting are considered as a nuclear family
• Non-relatives are treated as separate nuclear families

Relationship to the Head of the Nuclear Family

• The head of the nuclear family is the adult member responsible for the organization and care of the family, or who is regarded as such by the family members.
• Categories for relationship to the head of the nuclear family:
  • 00 - One-member household
  • 01 - Family head
  • 02 - Spouse
  • 03 - Partner
  • 04 - Son
  • 05 - Daughter
  • 06 - Brother
  • 07 - Sister
  • 08 - Father
  • 09 - Mother
  • 10 - Other family member
• For household with only one member, the code is 01 - Family head
• For household with multiple members, the head of the nuclear family is the one who is responsible for the organization and care of the family

Nuclear Family Cases

• Case 1: One-man household or a person living alone
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 00 - One-member household
• Case 2: Household composed of a single family with married couple and unmarried children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 04 - Son, 05 - Daughter
• Case 3: Household composed of a single family with married couple without children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse
• Case 4: Household composed of a single family with unmarried couple and unmarried children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse (common-law/live-in), 04 - Son, 05 - Daughter
• Case 5: Household composed of a single family with unmarried couple without children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse (common-law/live-in)
• Case 6: Household composed of a father with unmarried children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 04 - Son, 05 - Daughter
• Case 7: Household composed of a mother with unmarried children
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 04 - Son, 05 - Daughter
• Case 8: Household composed of a single family with one of the children is a stepson/stepdaughter of the household head
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse (common-law/live-in), 04 - Son (biologically related), 04 - Son (stepson), 05 - Daughter (biologically related), 05 - Daughter (stepdaughter)
• Case 9: Household composed of a married couple with children and an orphaned relative of the family dependent on the married couple
  • 1 nuclear family
  • Composition and codes: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 04 - Son, 05 - Daughter, 10 - Other family member### Nuclear Family Cases
• Household composed of grandparents living together with their grandchildren who are siblings
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister, 10 - Other family member (1st grandparent), 10 - Other family member (2nd grandparent)
• Household composed of household head without children and grandparent/s and/or sibling/s of the grandparent of the children
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister
• Household composed of married couple with children and siblings of the mother of the children
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister, 08 - Father, 09 - Mother
• Household composed of household head without children, sister/brother of the household head, and cousins of the household head
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 06 - Brother, 07 - Sister
• Household composed of married couple with children and household helper
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister, 08 - Father, 09 - Mother
• Household composed of married couple with children and two boarders who are non-relatives
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister, 08 - Father, 09 - Mother
• Household composed of married couple with children and two boarders who are sisters
  • Possible composition: 01 - Family head, 02 - Spouse, 06 - Brother (and/or), 07 - Sister, 08 - Father, 09 - Mother

PhilSys Act

• Aims to establish a single national identification system for all citizens and resident aliens
• Provides a valid proof of identity for simplifying public and private transactions and promoting financial inclusion
• Features a physical ID and a digital ePhilID
• PhilSys Card Number (PCN) is a 16-digit serial number for the physical ID card

B03: Issuance of Philippine ID

• Asked after listing the name, relationship to the household head, and sex of every member
• Automated based on pop-up question

B04: PhilSys Card Number (PCN)

• Asked if YES is selected in the question "Do you have a PhilSys ID?"
• PCN is a 16-digit serial number for the physical ID card
• Special codes: 9999999999999996 (Lost PhilSys ID), 9999999999999997 (Not open to share), 9999999999999998 (Don't Know/Not available)

Reminders for Scanning/Recording of PhilID

• Scan PhilID only if the owner is present and gives permission
• Do not capture a photo of a PhilID
• Pay extra attention when scanning the QR code of the PhilSys ID
• Verify with the respondent if there are inconsistencies between the PhilID and actual information

B05: Solo Parent

• Asked for 10 years old and over

• Definition of children or dependent: unmarried, unemployed, and 22 years old or below, or unable to fully take care or protect themselves due to physical or mental disability or condition

• Definition of solo parent: a parent who provides solo parental care and support to the children or dependents### Solo Parent Definition

• A solo parent provides solo parental care and support to a child or children.

• Categories of solo parents include:

  • Those who have a child or children due to rape, even without a final conviction.
  • A spouse or any family member of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).
  • Unmarried mothers or fathers who keep and rear their children.
  • Any legal guardian, adoptive or foster parent who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children.
  • Any relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity of the parent or legal guardian who assumes parental care and support of the child or children.
  • A pregnant woman who provides sole parental care and support to her unborn child or children.

Conditions for Solo Parent

• Death of the spouse.
• Detention of the spouse for at least three months or service of a criminal conviction.
• Physical or mental incapacity of the spouse as certified by a medical practitioner.
• Legal separation or de facto separation from the spouse for at least six months.
• Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court recognized by law.
• Abandonment by the spouse for at least six months.

Solo Parent ID and Other Information

• The solo parent ID is issued to recognized solo parents.
• Questions about the solo parent ID include:
  • Does the person have a solo parent ID?
• Other information collected includes:
  • Senior Citizen ID.
  • Currently pregnant or lactating/breastfeeding mothers.
  • Persons with disability, cancer, or rare disease.

Persons with Disability, Cancer, or Rare Disease

• Definitions:
  • Disability: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
  • Impairment: any loss, diminution, or aberration of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function.
• Causes of disability include:
  • Acquired disability.
  • Cancer.
  • Chronic illness.
  • Congenital disability.
  • Injury.
  • Rare disease.
  • Autism.
• Rare diseases include inherited metabolic disorders and other diseases with similar rare occurrences, recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) upon recommendation of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This quiz revolves around survey questions about demographic characteristics of household members, including age and gender. It covers different age groups and their respective characteristics.