Yearly Archives: 2014
Energy Policy & Development Program launched
(L-R) MERALCO Head of Utility Economics Lawrence S. Fernandez; UPSE Dean Ramon L. Clarete; USAID/Philippines Mission Director Gloria D. Steele; Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla; US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip S. Goldberg; NEDA Director General Arsenio M. Balisacan; EPDP Program Director Majah-Leah V. Ravago; and President & CEO of SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation Alan T. Ortiz.
For more details, visit the EPDP website here.
Book on Sustainable Economic Development Launched
(L-R) USAID/Philippines Mission Director Gloria D. Steele; UPSE Director for Research Majah-Leah V. Ravago (Co-Editor); University of Hawaii Professor James A. Roumassett; SEARCA Research and Development Program Head Dr. Bessie Burgos; UP Diliman Chancellor Michael L. Tan; NEDA Director General Arsenio M. Balisacan (Co-Editor); and UPSE Dean Ramon L. Clarete.
Wanted 1 Research Assistant (for a PCED project)
urgently needs a
Research Assistant
- has an MA degree in Economics / Statistics or currently on PhD
- at least a year of research work experience
- able to write technical research paper
- proficient with the use of MS Office
- can work independently with minimum supervision
Interested applicants may submit their CV to research@econ.upd.edu.ph
Wanted One Research Assistant
urgently needs a
Research Assistant
For a minimum of three (3) months for the project entitled
“Principal Agent Issue in PPP in Search of Improved Infrastructure Procurement Mechanisms in the Philippines”
Interested applicants may submit their CV to the following:
Prof. RupertoAlonzo rpalonzo@gmail.com
Dr. Romeo Balanquit rtbalanquit@gmail.com
The Department of Energy is now hiring
I. The Electric Power Industry Management Bureau – Power Planning and Development Division of the Department of Energy is in need of the following:
- 1 Supervising Science Research Specialist (Salary Grade 22)
- 4 Senior Science Research Specialist (Salary Grade 19)
- 10 Science Research Specialist II (Salary Grade 16)
- 9 Science Research Specialist I (Salary Grade 13)
The PPDD formulates policies, plans, and programs related to the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity; prepares and updates annually the Power Development Plan; and prepares the Missionary Electrification Development Plan.
For more details, read this document.
II. The Electric Power Industry Management Bureau – Rural Electrification Administration and Management Division of the Department of Energy is in need of the following:
- 4 Science Research Specialist II (Salary Grade 16)
- 3 Science Research Specialist I (Salary Grade 13)
REAMD formulates policies, plans, and programs related to the Department’s thrusts to total energization of the country on provision of financial benefits to Host communities thru the implementation and management of programs funded through Rule 29 of EPIRA Implementing Rules and Regulations (ER 1-94).
For more details, read this document.
Wanted Immediately: 1 Research Assistant
Bright recent MA graduate or a very bright undergrad research assistant needed for work in Global Source and JICA/Public-Private Partnership programs.
Qualifications
Economics or business economics graduate, with good grades, ability to distill key points from consultative meetings and stakeholder discussions for Japanese team, excellent research skills, ability to write concise reports, preferably familiar with PPP program. Japanese language skills a plus.
If qualified and interested, please send your latest CV ASAP to:
Ms. Marie Reora
Room 222 UP School of Economics
Tel: 9279686 loc 222
Email: mmreora@econ.upd.edu.ph
Virata biography as Philippine economic history launched
The University of the Philippines Press has come out with a book spanning four decades of Philippine economic history through a biography of the most recognized technocrat who guided the country through the toughest times in the latter half of the 20th century.
Written by foremost economist and first National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General, Dr. Gerardo Sicat, the book Cesar Virata: Life and Times through Four Decades of Philippine Economic History was launched last August 22 at the UP president’s official residence in UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Cesar Emilio Aguinaldo Virata was prime minister and finance minister during the Marcos administration – the most prominent economic technocrat of the regime and the longest serving secretary of finance in the country. Previous to that, he was business professor and college of business dean at UP, a management expert and consultant. (Read the rest of the story here.)
(Source: UP Website)
Prof. Jeff Ducanes is Outstanding Young Scientist in Economics
Dr. Geoffrey “Jeff” Ducanes (3rd from left) is this year’s (2014) recipient of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) – Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS) Awards in the field of Economics.
Profs. Toby Monsod, Marina Durano, Noel de Dios are Outstanding Book Awardees
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) bestowed the Outstanding Book Awards for 2014 to Profs. Marina Durano, Toby Monsod, and Noel de Dios for their book “2012/2013 Philippine Human Development Report: Geography and Human Development“.