Comparison
PSIC vs PSOC
PSIC classifies industries. PSOC classifies occupations. That is the cleanest way to keep the two systems apart.
| Question | Use PSIC | Use PSOC |
|---|---|---|
| What is being classified? | Industry or establishment activity | Occupation or job title |
| Main practical use | BIR-facing business activity research, industry analysis and registration context | Hiring, workforce planning, labor reporting and occupational statistics |
| Typical user question | "What does this business do?" | "What job does this person perform?" |
| Best nearby official source | PSA PSIC browse pages and PSIC-related reference material | PSA PSOC browse pages and PSOC-related reference material |