The Metadata for National Agricultural Statistics in the Philippines is a comprehensive document which presents the details about the food and agriculture data and databases generated and/or compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This third edition enhances and updates the earlier issues to further improve the products and services of CountrySTAT Philippines webpage. 

The Metadata serves as an important vehicle for the data users towards better understanding of statistical outputs of the agricultural statistical system. Importantly, the Metadata presents the inputs and processes involved in the entire cycle of collection, generation and dissemination of statistical data.

Since the establishment of the CountrySTAT Philippines in 2006, the PSA has continuously exerted efforts to improve the system. The CountrySTAT Philippines has certainly become a well-recognized information exchange system locally and globally.