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Masbate experienced an increase in Gross Provincial Domestic Product (GPDP) from 2022 to 2023. Which of the following best describes this change?
Masbate experienced an increase in Gross Provincial Domestic Product (GPDP) from 2022 to 2023. Which of the following best describes this change?
- A decrease of PHP 2.83 billion.
- A decrease of PHP 2.17 billion.
- An increase of PHP 2.17 billion.
- An increase of PHP 2.83 billion. (correct)
Which sector experienced the highest growth rate in Masbate from 2022 to 2023?
Which sector experienced the highest growth rate in Masbate from 2022 to 2023?
- Other Services
- Transportation and Storage (correct)
- Accommodation and Food Service Activities
- Manufacturing
Which two sectors experienced declines in Masbate's economic performance from 2022 to 2023?
Which two sectors experienced declines in Masbate's economic performance from 2022 to 2023?
- Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing; Manufacturing (correct)
- Accommodation and Food Service Activities; Other Services
- Transportation and Storage; Accommodation and Food Service Activities
- Other Services; Transportation and Storage
What was Masbate's employment rate in 2022?
What was Masbate's employment rate in 2022?
What rank did Masbate achieve among all provinces in employment rate in 2022?
What rank did Masbate achieve among all provinces in employment rate in 2022?
Masbate is bordered by several bodies of water. Which of the following combinations accurately lists bodies of water that border Masbate?
Masbate is bordered by several bodies of water. Which of the following combinations accurately lists bodies of water that border Masbate?
Considering the provided land area percentages for selected municipalities in Masbate, what is the combined percentage of Aroroy and Milagros?
Considering the provided land area percentages for selected municipalities in Masbate, what is the combined percentage of Aroroy and Milagros?
If a new municipality with an area of 150 $km^2$ was created in Masbate, approximately what percentage of Masbate's total area (4,138.56 $km^2$) would this new municipality occupy?
If a new municipality with an area of 150 $km^2$ was created in Masbate, approximately what percentage of Masbate's total area (4,138.56 $km^2$) would this new municipality occupy?
Given the number of barangays in Masbate, what is the approximate average number of barangays per municipality, considering there are 20 municipalities and 1 city?
Given the number of barangays in Masbate, what is the approximate average number of barangays per municipality, considering there are 20 municipalities and 1 city?
Based on the land area percentages provided, which of the listed municipalities occupies the smallest portion of Masbate's total land area?
Based on the land area percentages provided, which of the listed municipalities occupies the smallest portion of Masbate's total land area?
Based on the data, approximately how many households were there in Masbate in 2020?
Based on the data, approximately how many households were there in Masbate in 2020?
If the inflation rate had remained constant at 3.5% from December 2024 to January 2025, what would be the approximate difference in the cost of goods for a household spending $10,000 annually?
If the inflation rate had remained constant at 3.5% from December 2024 to January 2025, what would be the approximate difference in the cost of goods for a household spending $10,000 annually?
What conclusion can be definitively drawn regarding Masbate's economic situation based solely on the provided inflation data?
What conclusion can be definitively drawn regarding Masbate's economic situation based solely on the provided inflation data?
Suppose a local business owner in Masbate increased their product prices by 4% in December 2024 in anticipation of rising costs. How would this price increase compare to the actual inflation rate reported for January 2025?
Suppose a local business owner in Masbate increased their product prices by 4% in December 2024 in anticipation of rising costs. How would this price increase compare to the actual inflation rate reported for January 2025?
Considering the population and household data from 2020, which of the following scenarios would most likely lead to a significant change in the '≈ 5 per Household' ratio?
Considering the population and household data from 2020, which of the following scenarios would most likely lead to a significant change in the '≈ 5 per Household' ratio?
Based on the provided data, which age group constitutes the smallest portion of the Masbate Province population?
Based on the provided data, which age group constitutes the smallest portion of the Masbate Province population?
Assuming the population growth rate remains constant at 0.39% annually after 2020, what would be the approximate population of Masbate Province in 2022?
Assuming the population growth rate remains constant at 0.39% annually after 2020, what would be the approximate population of Masbate Province in 2022?
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the population by gender distribution?
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the population by gender distribution?
What conclusion can be drawn from the provided data about population trends in Masbate Province from 2010 to 2020?
What conclusion can be drawn from the provided data about population trends in Masbate Province from 2010 to 2020?
If the number of households in Masbate City increased by 5% between 2015 and 2020, what would be the approximate number of households in 2020, assuming the 2015 data from the text?
If the number of households in Masbate City increased by 5% between 2015 and 2020, what would be the approximate number of households in 2020, assuming the 2015 data from the text?
Assuming an equal distribution of population within each age group, which of the following age categories would have the fewest individuals?
Assuming an equal distribution of population within each age group, which of the following age categories would have the fewest individuals?
What is the overall average annual population growth rate of the Masbate province from 2010-2020?
What is the overall average annual population growth rate of the Masbate province from 2010-2020?
What can be inferred from the data about the average household size between 2010 and 2015 in Masbate City?
What can be inferred from the data about the average household size between 2010 and 2015 in Masbate City?
What specific nutritional issue is the DepEd-Masbate School-Based Feeding Program directly addressing among learners?
What specific nutritional issue is the DepEd-Masbate School-Based Feeding Program directly addressing among learners?
How does Madamba Integrated School's peer mentoring program primarily benefit students?
How does Madamba Integrated School's peer mentoring program primarily benefit students?
Which statement aligns with the Masbate Provincial Government's vision for 2022 and beyond?
Which statement aligns with the Masbate Provincial Government's vision for 2022 and beyond?
In order to achieve its vision, with whom does the Masbate Provincial Government collaborate?
In order to achieve its vision, with whom does the Masbate Provincial Government collaborate?
What is the primary goal of the Masbate Provincial Government's mission, as described?
What is the primary goal of the Masbate Provincial Government's mission, as described?
What does Masbate's vision emphasize about its citizens in relation to governance and community?
What does Masbate's vision emphasize about its citizens in relation to governance and community?
If the School-Based Feeding Program aims to address undernutrition, what broader impact would this initiative ideally have on the learners?
If the School-Based Feeding Program aims to address undernutrition, what broader impact would this initiative ideally have on the learners?
Considering Masbate's vision, which initiative would best support its goal of becoming a premier eco-tourism hub?
Considering Masbate's vision, which initiative would best support its goal of becoming a premier eco-tourism hub?
Based on the competitiveness ranking data, what was the general trend in Masbate Province's ranking among the top provinces from 2015 to 2023?
Based on the competitiveness ranking data, what was the general trend in Masbate Province's ranking among the top provinces from 2015 to 2023?
What conclusion can be drawn about Masbate Province's performance in the 'Economic Dynamism' pillar based on the provided data?
What conclusion can be drawn about Masbate Province's performance in the 'Economic Dynamism' pillar based on the provided data?
How did Masbate Province's ranking change between 2022 and 2023 in the top provinces category?
How did Masbate Province's ranking change between 2022 and 2023 in the top provinces category?
Which of the following statements best describes the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) provided by DepEd?
Which of the following statements best describes the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) provided by DepEd?
Approximately what percentage of teaching and non-teaching personnel received DepEd’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)?
Approximately what percentage of teaching and non-teaching personnel received DepEd’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)?
If a province aims to improve its overall competitiveness ranking, which of the following strategies would likely be MOST effective based on the provided data categories?
If a province aims to improve its overall competitiveness ranking, which of the following strategies would likely be MOST effective based on the provided data categories?
Considering the data regarding Masbate Province's competitiveness ranking and DepEd's MHPSS, which of the following inferences is MOST reasonable?
Considering the data regarding Masbate Province's competitiveness ranking and DepEd's MHPSS, which of the following inferences is MOST reasonable?
Hypothetically, if a new initiative significantly improves Masbate Province's 'Government Efficiency' score, which of the following outcomes would be the MOST likely, assuming other factors remain constant?
Hypothetically, if a new initiative significantly improves Masbate Province's 'Government Efficiency' score, which of the following outcomes would be the MOST likely, assuming other factors remain constant?
What was the difference between the Economic Dynamism score of Masbate Province in 2015 compared to 2023 (approximately)?
What was the difference between the Economic Dynamism score of Masbate Province in 2015 compared to 2023 (approximately)?
Masbate Province's competiveness ranking appears to have a spike in 2017. Approximately how many positions did the province fall from 2017 to 2018?
Masbate Province's competiveness ranking appears to have a spike in 2017. Approximately how many positions did the province fall from 2017 to 2018?
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Masbate
Masbate
A province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region.
City of Masbate
City of Masbate
The city that serves as the capital of Masbate province.
4,138.56 km²
4,138.56 km²
The total land area of Masbate province.
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Seas around Masbate
Seas around Masbate
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Population
Population
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Demography
Demography
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Population Growth Rate
Population Growth Rate
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Household
Household
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Average Household Size
Average Household Size
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Population by Gender
Population by Gender
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Population by Age Group
Population by Age Group
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Masbate's 2020 Population
Masbate's 2020 Population
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GPDP Growth
GPDP Growth
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GPDP Increase
GPDP Increase
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Fastest Growing Industry
Fastest Growing Industry
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Declining Industries
Declining Industries
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Masbate's Employment Rate (2022)
Masbate's Employment Rate (2022)
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906,731
906,731
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Inflation Rate
Inflation Rate
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Inflation rate in Masbate
Inflation rate in Masbate
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3.7%
3.7%
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6.0% inflation in July 2024
6.0% inflation in July 2024
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Competitiveness Ranking
Competitiveness Ranking
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Competitiveness Pillars
Competitiveness Pillars
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2023 Ranking
2023 Ranking
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Score Trend (2015-2023)
Score Trend (2015-2023)
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DepEd's MHPSS
DepEd's MHPSS
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MHPSS Beneficiaries
MHPSS Beneficiaries
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Conflict-Affected Schools
Conflict-Affected Schools
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MHPSS Provision
MHPSS Provision
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MHPSS coverage (%)
MHPSS coverage (%)
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2015 Ranking
2015 Ranking
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DepEd Feeding Program
DepEd Feeding Program
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Peer Mentoring & Tutorials
Peer Mentoring & Tutorials
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NGAs
NGAs
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Provincial Government Mission
Provincial Government Mission
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Masbate's Vision by 2022
Masbate's Vision by 2022
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Brigada News Philippines
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City Population (website)
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PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority)
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Study Notes
- Masbate is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region.
- Masbate occupies the southeastern peninsula of Luzon, as well as the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes.
- Its capital is Masbate City.
- Masbate has a total area of 4,138.56 km².
- Masbate is divided into 20 municipalities.
- Masbate contains 1 city.
- Masbate encompasses 550 barangays.
- Masbate is bordered by the Burias Pass, Ticao Pass, Samar Sea, Asid Gulf, Sibuyan Sea, and Ragay Gulf.
Demography
- In 2020, Masbate Province had a population of 908,920 people.
- Males constituted 50.7% of the population, while females made up 49.3%.
- The population growth rate in 2020 was 0.39%.
- In 2020, the household population was 906,731, distributed among 206,351 households.
- There are approximately 5 people per household.
- The household population of Masbate City in the 2015 Census was 94,640, divided into 19,237 households, averaging 4.92 members per household.
Local Economy
- The headline inflation rate in Masbate increased to 3.7% in January 2025 from 3.5% in December 2024.
- The highest reported inflation rate was 6.0% in July 2024.
- The largest contributors to inflation trends in Masbate during January 2025 were food and non-alcoholic beverages at 82.6%.
- Fish and other seafood contributed 61.7%.
- The provincial Purchasing Power of the Peso (PPP) in Masbate has decreased to 0.75.
- Changes in prices and the rising inflation rate, along with shifts in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), have caused the decline.
- The economy of Masbate grew by 3.5% in 2023, surpassing its 2022 level.
- Gross Provincial Domestic Product (GPDP) increased from PHP 80.16 billion in 2022 to PHP 82.99 billion in 2023.
- The fastest growth rates were observed in transportation and storage at 20.7%.
- Accommodation and food service activities experienced growth of 20.2%.
- Other services grew by 15.0%.
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing experienced declines of 0.04%.
- Manufacturing experienced a decline of 3.6%.
- In 2022, Masbate ranked 8 among all provinces in employment rate, achieving 97.40%.
Competitiveness Ranking
- Masbate Province moved up 1 place in the top provinces category from 2022-2023.
- In 2015, Masbate ranked 65th in Top Provinces.
Education and Social Development
- DepEd provided Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to conflict-affected schools.
- The Schools Division of Masbate was the primary focus for MHPSS.
- 90.9% of the MHPSS beneficiaries were learners.
- 9.1% of the MHPSS beneficiaries were Teaching & Non-Teaching Personnel .
- 2,454 learner-beneficiaries were under the category of "under wasted at severely wasted" in the DepEd-Masbate School-Based Feeding Program.
- Madamba Integrated School promoted peer mentoring and teacher-student tutorials.
Mission and Vision
- The mission is collaboration with National Government agencies (NGAs) and the private sector to provide the necessary basic services for improving the quality of life for Masbateños.
- By 2022, the vision was for the Province of Masbate to be a premier agriculture, fishery, and eco-tourism hub governed responsibly and propelled by empowered and God-loving citizens in resilient communities and environment.
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