Section 22. Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics - Administrative Code of 1987

(1) Formulate, develop and implement plans and programs on the labor statistical system in order to provide the government with timely, accurate and reliable data on labor and employment;

(2) Conduct nationwide surveys and studies which will generate trends and structures on labor and employment;

(3) Develop and prescribe uniform statistical standards, nomenclatures and methodologies for the collection, processing, presentation and analysis of labor and employment data;

(4) Establish appropriate mechanisms for the coordination of all statistical activities in the Department and for collaboration with other government and private agencies including international research organizations in the conduct of surveys and studies in the area of labor and employment;

(5) Disseminate statistical information and provide statistical services or advice to the users by establishing a data bank and issuing the Bureau's statistical materials and research findings;

(6) Develop and undertake programs and projects geared toward enhancement of the technical competence of the Department on theories, techniques and methodologies for the improvement of the labor statistical system;

(7) Monitor and exercise technical supervision over the statistical units in the Department and its agencies; and

(8) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the Secretary.