The 2012 PSOC is a detailed classification of the different occupational groups of the working population, including the military workforce in the country. It is patterned after the 2008 International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) released by the International Labor Organization (ILO) but with modifications to suit the national situations and requirements.

In the absence of international revisions or amendments by the ILO on the ISCO, the PSA, through Statistical Classifications Division, updated the 2012 PSOC to capture new occupations brought about by new industries, developments in technology, equipment, and machinery, new production patterns, and new needs for economic analysis and decision-making. The 2022 Updates to the 2012 PSOC incorporated and highlighted new and emerging occupations and occupational groups formed since 2012.

The 2022 Updates to the 2012 PSOC will serve as a framework in the classification and aggregation of occupational information from statistical operations and activities such as censuses and surveys. As well as the basis for manpower and educational planning, program formulation, and policy decision-making. Readmore...