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  • 6th AC-UPSE Economic Forum
    Speaker:Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan
    Professor of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman and
    Director, SEARCA
    Discussants:Dr. Cielito F. Habito
    Director, Ateneo Center for Economic Research & Development (ACERD)
    Prof. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen
    Dean and Professor of Law
    UP College of Law

    For confirmation, contact Ms. Glo Lambino at glo_lambino@yahoo.com;
    telefax (02) 9205465 or telephone (02) 9279686 local 232.

    Photo credits: Daniel Cercado and Sidney Snoeck

    (Updated: June 29, 2009 | Posted: June 17, 2009)


  • Organization, Hierarchy and Development: A lecture series on the New Institutional Economics

    (Updated: June 29, 2009 | Posted: June 29, 2009)


  • Workshop on Institutions and Development with Prof. John Nye

    (Updated: June 17, 2009 | Posted: June 17, 2009)


  • Gokongwei Lecture Hall inaugurated



    UPSE Room 114 is now the Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei Lecture Hall.

    UPSE alumna, Ms. Robina Gokongwei-Pe, donated funds for the renovation of the room as a surprise gift to her mother - Mrs. Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei. Mrs. Gokongwei and UP President Emerlinda Roman cut the ceremonial ribbon on June 8, 2009 officially launching the Gokongwei Lecture Hall. Joining them are (left to right) UPSE Dean Emmanuel de Dios, Dr. John Gokongwei and Ms. Robina.

    For more pictures, visit the UPSE multiply site.

    (Updated: June 09, 2009 | Posted: June 09, 2009)


  • List of Admitted Transferees Released

    Here is the list (as of May 21, 2009) of UPSE transferee students for AY 2009-2010.

    All admitted applicants must submit Permit to Transfer and Property Clearance to SE 101 c/o Mrs. Connie F. Aurelio on or before Thursday, May 28, 2009.

    (Updated: May 21, 2009 | Posted: May 21, 2009)


  • JC Punongbayan is top graduate for Batch '09



    Summa Cum Laude Jan Carlo B. Punongbayan, with GWA of 1.151, led this year's batch of 150 undergraduate students of the UP School of Economics. Punongbayan (BS Economics) is the sole summa and is also the recipient of the Jose Encarnacion Jr. Award for Excellence in Economics, the Gerardo P. Sicat Award for Best Undergraduate Paper, and the PGMA Award for Academic Excellence.

    UPSE produced 11 magna cum laude, 68 cum laude, 53 dean's listers, 10 MA Economics and 8 Master in Development Economics graduates for Batch 2009.



    Guest speakers during the recognition program held at the UP Film Institute on April 24, 2009 were Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Maria Victoria Bernido, this year's winners of the Gawad Haydee Yorac. Here they are shown with past-Dean Raul V. Fabella.

    Read the Welcome Remarks of Dean Emmanuel de Dios and JC Punongbayan's response in behalf of the graduating class.

    For pictures, click here.


    (Updated: May 14, 2009 | Posted: May 14, 2009)


  • Global Economic Crisis Watch

    • Learning from the Global Economic Crisis
      by Dr. Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr.
      A lecture delivered during the 5th Ayala Corporation - UPSE Economic Forum held at Tower One, Makati City on April 15, 2009.
      Download: | Slides | Paper |

    • Deep Finance: The role of financial markets in the current crisis and its resolution
      by Mr. Enrico S. Cruz
      Managing Director
      Chief Country Officer
      Head, Global Markets
      Deutsche Bank
      A brown bag seminar held at UPSE on March 19, 2009.

    • The Global Turmoil of 2007-2009: Lessons in Crisis Management and Avoidance
      by Eli M. Remolona
      Chief Representative
      Bank for International Settlements, Asia and Pacific Office
      A special seminar held at UPSE on February 17, 2009.
      Download: | Slides |

    (Updated: May 05, 2009 | Posted: May 05, 2009)


  • SPECIAL SEMINAR: How Public Attitudes Towards Taxation Affect Tax Policy

    Speaker:Steven M. Sheffrin
    Visiting Professor (from UC Davis)
    Nanyang Technological University
    Date:Tuesday, 28 April 2009
    Time:10:00 a.m.
    Venue:Classes of 1979/1980 Seminar Room (301)
    Sponsors:University of the Philippines School of Economics
    and Philippine Center for Economic Development
    Download the presentation HERE.

    (Updated: May 04, 2009 | Posted: April 07, 2009)


  • 5th AC-UPSE Economic Forum: Learning from the Global Economic Crisis
    Speaker:Dr. Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr.
    Professor of Economics, UP School of Economics
    Discussants:Mr. Alexander C. Escucha
    China Bank First Vice President
    Mr. Bert Hofman
    World Bank Country Director for the Philippines

    Downloadables: | Slides | Paper |

    Due to limited seating capacity, interested participants are urged to confirm attendance beforehand. Contact: Ms. Glo Lambino at glo_lambino@yahoo.com; telefax (02) 9205465 or telephone (02) 9279686 local 232.

    (Updated: April 08, 2009 | Posted: March 19, 2009)


  • UPSE Main Building is Now Known as Encarnación Hall


    Dean Emmanuel S. de Dios (2nd from left) and Mrs. Patricia Encarnación (3rd from left), wife of the late Dean Encarnación, unveil the building sign and bust to mark the renaming of the main building of the UPSE as the José Encarnación, Jr. Hall. Looking on are UP Diliman Chancellor Sergio Cao (far left), and other members of Dean Encarnación's immediate family.

    On 17 November 2008, the UP School of Economics Main Building became officially known as the José Encarnación, Jr. Hall to honor the memory of UPSE's former dean. Professor Encarnación, University Professor and National Scientist, served as dean of the School from 1974 until his retirement in 1994. The renaming of the building coincided with the 80th birth anniversary of the late dean.

    To mark the occasion, new building signs, a marker, and a bust created by National Artist Napoleon Abueva were unveiled before colleagues, family, and friends. Dean Encarnacion's immediate family, wife Patricia and children Paul, Mark, John, and Riza -- all based in the US -- travelled especially to grace the occasion. Friends, colleagues, and former students reminisced and shared stories about the late dean during the program and reception. An exhibit of Encarnacion's scholarly work, mementos, and photos was opened.

    Earlier in the day a wreath-laying ceremony was held by family, faculty, and staff, at Dean Encarnación's grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

    Click here for more pictures.


    (Updated: December 01, 2008 | Posted: December 01, 2008)


  • UP Economists Support Reproductive Health Bill

    The following is the position paper of faculty members of the UP School of Economics regarding House Bill No. 5043 also known as the Reproductive Health Bill.

    The population issue has long been dead and buried in developed and most developing countries, including historically Catholic countries. That it continues to be debated heatedly in our country merely testifies to the lack of progress in policy and action. Caught between a hard Church and a soft State are the overwhelming majority of Filipinos who affirm the importance of helping women and couples control the size of their families and the need for government to give budgetary support for modern FP methods.

    Renewed impetus to the debate has been given by the public and political interest in the pending bill (HB No. 5043) on “Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development” (RH Bill, for short). Unfortunately, serious discussion has been hampered by the lack of reliable information and the proclivity of some parties in the debate to use epithets that label the bill as “pro-abortion”, “anti-life”, and “immoral”.

    There are a few aspects of the bill to which some groups have expressed strong objections, which we can understand.

    But the main thrust of the bill – “enabl(ing) couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children and to have the information and means to carry out their decisions” – is something we strongly and unequivocally support.

    In what follows, we explain why.

    (You can download the paper in full here).

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    (Updated: October 24, 2008 | Posted: August 12, 2008)


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