ANNUAL

15. PROFESSIONAL SERVICESThis account consists of the following:Janitorial and Security services accounts which were classified as Utility expenses in calendar year2005, were reclassified to Professional services account to conform with the current year classificationin accordance with the NGAS chart of accounts.16. COMMUNICATION EXPENSESThe amount represents the cost of monthly rental for the PLDT telephone lines including charges forofficial long distance calls, expenses for mobile phones, cost of monthly service fee for the Institute’sinternet service provider and cost of postage/deliveries.17. PRINTING AND BINDINGThis account includes the cost of complimentary copies of publications issued to policy makers andplanners, and cost of reproduction of various materials for research and operations.18. TRAVELLING EXPENSESThe amount represents mainly the cost of travel incurred in the Regional Fora/Consultation Meetingsconducted by the Research Information Staff in connection with the dissemination program of the Instituteand minimal cost for travel abroad of Research Fellows to attend conference and other ministerialmeetings.19. OTHER MAINTENANCE & OPERATING EXPENSESThis account includes the cost of repairs of properties not classified as part of the Institute’s fixed asset, as well as other costsnot falling under any of the expense classifications.Health maintenance cost of P 324,700 in calendar year 2005 was classified under this account. However, it was reclassified toPersonal Services-Other personnel benefits to conform with the current year expense classification.PIDS 2006 ANNUAL REPORT39