The three-day complimentary course on Interactive Dashboards: Transforming Data into Dynamic Insights Using MS Power BI was held from May 19-21, 2025, at the Organic Agriculture Conference Hall, Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office No. 02 in Tuguegarao City. The training saw the attendance of 57 participants representing various Regional Statistics Committee (RSC) member-agencies across the region and aimed to further strengthen the data analysis and reporting capabilities of the region.

The program featured Resource Persons Ms. Fay Ignacio and Mr. Eduard Gatus of the PSRTI Training Division, who guided participants through the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI, covering data modeling, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and the creation of dynamic dashboards. The event was formally opened with Welcome Remarks by Dr. Roberto C. Busania, Regional Technical Director for Operations and Extension, followed by an opening message from RSC Region II Chairperson and Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Region II Director Dionisio C. Ledres, Jr. The training concluded with Closing Remarks delivered by Ms. Mary Jane C. Cabauatan, Supervising Statistical Specialist of the Statistical Operations and Coordination Division (SOCD) of the Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA RSSO) Region II, on behalf of Engr. Girme M. Bayucan, RSC II Vice Chairperson and PSA RSSO II OIC-Regional Director.

With the support of Training Assistant Ms. Karina Ysabel K. Limocon, the activity equipped participants with practical skills in using Power BI as a powerful tool for turning raw data into insightful visual reports—enhancing both individual proficiency and institutional data-driven decision-making.