Jalisan, J. B. (2016). Mobile application for agri-food price information dissemination (Unpublished master's thesis). Public Management Development Program, Development Academy of the Philippines.

Public Management Development Program Middle Managers Class Batch 10 Thesis (MMC)--Development Academy of the Philippines.

The enhancement of the data system for prices is a continuing concern of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA has to respond to the demand of clients and stakeholders for a more timely release of price data. This underscores the critical role of the mode of data delivery. Thus, the PSA has to continue to find ways to improve on its delivery systems by making these easy to use, dynamic and interactive. Effective and efficient data delivery is crucial in the data system for prices of agri-food commodities. The old or traditional system in generating and disseminating prices has to be enhanced using the state of the art technology that is currently available. This Re-Entry Project (ReP) develops a mobile application as an enhanced dissemination service for prices of agri-food commodities. In the course of developing the mobile application, the title "Presyo sa Palengke" (PsP) mobile app has been coined. The ReP devises a framework for the development of a prototype mobile application. It has three (3) major components. First, database transformation application should be developed to serve as web interface between the source database and the mobile app. Another component is the features consultation where the objective is to get inputs from stakeholders regarding features and sustainability of an application. The third component is the mobile application development. The mobile application will be developed initially as a web app using existing web technology and packaged as a hybrid app using PhoneGap software. The three-month implementation of the ReP has faced an issue which could have delayed the execution of the project. In solving this issue about the functionality of the system and its databases has brought forth the development of a price database, a data capture and processing system, web-services, and a fully operational mobile app. In addition, users' manuals and system documentation have been prepared for future reference. The mobile app as the main output enhances the data delivery of retail prices of agri-food commodities which enables clients and stakeholders to monitor price trends wherever, whenever by using mobile devices with Internet connection. The PsP mobile app is undeniably a useful tool for clients and stakeholders. To ensure its sustainability, a reliable data capture systems for prices should be developed. The continuous enhancement of the app is necessary. A continuing advocacy on the use of the PsP is also important. Furthermore, upgrades to its hardware and network components and a backup systems are essential.