For almost fifty years, the UP Economics Society has been loud and proud with its service-oriented endeavors, its socio-civic causes and notable achievements. Our blaring mission and undertakings of community development for the San Vicente students, Pook Ricarte kids and our five scholars prove how we have truly been embodying Service, Excellence and Tradition. It is our uproarious commitment that keeps UP ECOSOC alive, audible and resounding. We are fervent to be here today, amplifying the legacy and mark that the organization has been known for five decades. And as we continue this legacy and prepare for the golden anniversary, this semester’s theme calls upon the members to rekindle their passion and ardor of working together – all for a noble cause.We are able to be more integrated within the Society and also the outside community which strengthens our relationships. We go beyond and further by engaging in more sustainable and fulfilling socio-civic endeavors.We exhaust every possible resource and are in full operational capacity – setting ourselves in full force and full volume. This is a call to make the organization truly deserve the golden brand. Let us make others hear the booming passion that has kept the UP Economics Society resonant through the years. With loud cries and loud bangs, the UP Economics Society sets itself in FULL BLAST: ready for fifty!
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Once I graduate, I’m blasting off to work in ______________________. In heaven, I have the brains of __________ and the body of ___________. If __________ doesn’t love me back, I’ll marry __________ instead. Among the 6 billion people on the plannet, I’d like __________ to blast off with me/ to keep me company. Your spaceship crashes into another planet and the aliens hear you say _______________ in your dying breath. Why would Ecosoc blast off with you? _____________________ _____________________ ______________________ ______________________
Elementary School, ng mga kids ng Pook Ricarte, ni Nanay Maring na nagaalaga ng mga street children sa Pandacan, mababaw pa ang mga naging experiences ko sa ECOSOC. Dear Apps, Since I already have a reputation of using big words as I welcome applicants into this big organization, I’ll try to keep things simple this time. After all, the explanation of how it really feels like to be an Ecosocer is simple. But the impact on the lives of those Ecosoc touches remains BIG. Everyone knows how Ecosoc has changed my life. Palagi ko nga sinasabi na ECOSOC is the best thing that ever happened to me. Marami pa ata akong natutunan dito kaysa sa buong stay ko sa college so far. Or to qualify, mas marami akong valuable na natutunan sa Ecosoc kumpara sa kahit anong classroom na napasukan ko. Hindi ko pa nababanggit yung mga relationships na nabuo ko dito. Just to cite some, dito sa ECOSOC ko nakilala ang long-lost brother/magiging best man sa kasal ko, magiging wedding planner ko, at mga magiging ninong at ninang ng mga magiging anak ko! Oha. Kulang na lang yung mapapangasawa ko. Di ko lang sure kung nameet ko na nga sya dito sa Ecosoc. Hmm kung babae ka, malay mo ikaw pala yun! WAHAHA oy pero di talaga ako flirt ah baka naman natatakot ka na sakin. ;) Pero syempre wala namang binatbat ang experiences ko kumpara sa experiences ng daan-daan pang iba na naging bahagi ni Ecosoc sa loob ng halos 50 years. Kumpara sa experiences ng mga kids ng Balara
49 ½ na ang ECOSOC, so malamang, marami na rin kaming naging part na ng mahabang history ng Service, Excellence at Tradition. Totoo, lahat kami natouch ng ECOSOC sa iba’t-ibang paraan at iba’t-ibang degrees. Kung may isang bagay man na common sa amin ni Godofredo Bamba (ang unang president ng ECOSOC) kasama na lahat ng mga taong naadik sa sa ECOSOC in between, yun ay lahat kami, hinayaan namin at pinili naming maexperience ang kung ano man ang naexperience namin sa ECOSOC. Gets? HAHA. Gets mo yan, taga-Econ ka eh. :) Ang application process ng ECOSOC, simple lang naman ang gustong itest—kung sa loob ng isang sem ay patuloy mong pinipili na maexperience ang ECOSOC experience sa kabila ng hirap, pagod, stress, hassle na kasama sa package deal. At the end of it all, masisiguro ko naman sayo na worth it lahat. LAHAT. So sayo, mahal na applicant, WELCOME! Full blast kami ngayong sem hahaha siguradong masarap na experience yun. Promise. Kung pipiliin mong tumuloy hanggang mafeel mo na kung anong ECOSOC experience ang pinagsasasabi ko, then see you sa 50th year! It is our choices, far more than our abilities that define who we are sabi nga ni Albus Dumbledore. Bading sya, oo pero tama yun. Kaya ikaw, choose to experience the ECOSOC experience.
-Aries :)
Dear Applicants, Hello and a very sincere WELCOME TO ECOSOC! :) Before everything else, uunahan ko na kayo. :) Siguro ang una niyong tiningnan ay ang “Application Requirements” na nakalagay sa likod ng primer na ito. At kung hindi, siguro ngayon ay kakatingin niyo lang. Hehe. It may seem like a lot initially, but don’t be daunted! Those specific events and requirements were especially chosen because they are able to expose you to all the different facets of Ecosoc.They are supposed to be opportunities for you to have fun while being able to get to know the Society. :) If Ecosoc is definitely something, it is that we are definitely diverse. Ecosoc has 12 Committees. As applicants you are given the chance to become part of one of the 9 Committees. The Adhoc and Taskforce Committees (lead by the President and Vice President respectively) are extra special committees whose members are specially chosen. For now, hindi pa kayo pwede dun. Hohoho. The other committee is the Membership Committee. We are in charge of guiding and screening you during your application process. Masusungit kaming lahat at kinakain namin ang mga apps na nagde-defer. Hahaha! Joke lang. :D Alam niyo siguro na this is the semester before our beloved 50th year. :) That is why this semester, we will be strict in implementing the application process. Pero kung strict kami sa guidelines, siguradong strict din kami sa paninigurado na masaya ang application process ninyo! “Nothing worth it is every easy.” But remember, even if you may think
that the process is hard, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun. The Membership Committee will always be available for you. :) Lastly, I’m sure you all have preconceived notions of what Ecosoc is, what being an Ecosocer is like. One thing is sure though: Ecosoc is not just an organization. What is Ecosoc to its members? Ecosoc is different for everybody. At the heart of course is CDC, yun ang lagi nating alalahanin. We are here because of the kids and the scholars. Pero ang pagiging isang Ecosocer, that is up to you. Maaring ma-enjoy mo ang marketing, o kaya’y ang pag-attend ng JPES events. Maraming paraan para maging isang Ecosocer, at para mahalin ang Ecosoc. Try things out, give them a shot. :) Honestly, hindi talaga mahirap ang pagdadaanan niyo, In time you will find yourself going to the tambayan automatically, not because you’re required but because you enjoy spending time with the people. Give yourself a chance to enjoy the events and to get to know the members. Excited na ako na mangyari yan sa inyo. :) Thank you for applying, and we hope you spend more time with us. :) Tuloy-tuloy na to! We’re happy to have you with us as we prepare for our grand celebration next semester. Good luck, apps! :) And again, WELCOME! :)
-Minay
The University of the Philippines Economics Society s a socio-civic organization composed of almost two hundred Economics majors in the University of the Philippines. For 48 years now, it has flourished in the School of Economics, keeping the flame of the Grand tradition alive. The UP Economics Society was born in 1958 when a group of students from the College of Business Administration decided to create a means of serving their fellow students, as well as their community. The society is known for its various activities, all of which aim for the well being of its members and the achievement of its goal of SERVICE, EXCELLENCE and TRADITION. These include company tours, symposia, workshops, various sports events, variety shows, etc. The society also sponsors weekly tutorials for the Grade 3 students of Balara Elementary School, weekly day care sessions for younger children from Pook Ricarte, and semestral Free Clinics for various communities. But what distinguishes the Society from other organizations is the scholarship program. By means of the UP Economics Society Scholarship Fund (ESSF), five deserving students are currently able to go to school with full scholarships. We, in the society, maintain this scholarship fund through our semestral fundraisers. The many achievements of UP Ecosoc have not been ignored, as it has received the now defunct Wenceslao Vinzon’s Award for Most Outstanding Organization, the most coveted award then in the entire UP system. Moreover, the organization received the Gawad Chancellor for Most Outstanding Organization and the Alpha Phi Omega Oblation for Best Organization. Read more in the official Ecosoc website: http://upeconomicssociety.ph.
1. Koro:
Nais kong makarating sa mga bituin Upang mamasdan ang ganda Ng kanilang ningning Sa piling nyo, para ko na ring Kapiling ang mga bituin, Kislap ng ngiting nagsasabing Walang pipigil sa atin
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Ang bawat hangarin ay kayang tuparin wala nang pipigil sa atin hangga’t mayroong mga bituin
Mangako ka’t mangarap Gampanan ang tungkuling ganap At kailanma’y sundan Ang wagas na daan
(Koro) Koda:
Mangako ka’t mangarap (2x) Humayo ka sa mundo at paglingkuran Ang Diyos, Kapwa at Bayan
The Executive Committee, or the Execom is the highest governing body in the Society, It is composed of 12 members of Committee Chairpersons and Officers. The Execom meets every Monday, 12:001:00pm at the tambayan.
Aries Carlos
President/ Adhoc Chairperson
Cherish Mae Olanda Community Development Committee Chairperson
John Michael Sampan Vice President/ Taskforce Chairperson
Karen Nogaliza
Externals Committee Chairperson
Czarina Carbonel Secretary/ Secretariat Committee Chairperson
Ma. Lucia Lopez Echoes Editor-in-Chief
Carmen Cecilia Veneracion
Michael Patrick Anabo Public Relations Officer/ Liaison Committee Chairperson
Michelle Bernadette Sanchez Academic Affairs Committee Chairperson
Treasurer/ Finance Committee Chairperson
Anna Carmina Martinez
Raymond Rainier Zabala
Special Events Committee Chairperson
Membership Committee Chairperson
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Francis William Lopez Sports Committee Chairperson
Its responsibility is to make sure that most of the academic needs of the members are met, as well as establish a good relationship with the UPSE faculty. They hold book rentals, symposia, tutorials, debate trainings and programs for the faculty.
Sarsi Adan
Neil Elpusan
KP Baltazar
Daryl Maloles
Bea Borja
Inna Morillo
LV Catabay
Pat Rivera
Aira Coronel
Marianne Sibulo
Diane De Asis
Jennifer Umlas
Marice Del Mundo
Fatima Zuniga
Tin Dela Cruz
Carlo Go
Vice Chairs
Nandz Roxas
Gel Fernandez
Vice Chairs
Jay Tolentino
Kris Aquino
Cole Diomampo
Brylle Baluyot
Michel Garcia
Archie Bez
Anika Gregorio
Golda Cainglet
Sherri Hilao
Jared Callueng
Darrel Jimenez
Ni単a Castillo
Marian Panganiban
Kim Dayag
Sab Soriano
Gene Delizo
Goldy Yancha
This committee is known as the HEART OF ECOSOC. It supervises the weekly tutorials for the Grade 3 students of Balara Elementary School every Wednesdays and the weekly day care sessions for the younger children of Pook Ricarte every Saturdays.
Echoes is the official publication of the society. Echoes documents all of the society’s undertakings and provides a venue for Ecosocers with an inclination for writings. This committee manages the organization’s website and it also publishes the literary works, opinions and committee news.
Yla Paras
Managing Editor
Gian Abrahan Features Editor
Vince Bascos Lay-out Editor
Jholo Moreno News Editor
Marianne Rosario Photo Editor
Maui Rabuco
Vice Chairs
Len Tia
Audrey Austria
Janica Magat
Jinky Cajulao
Demet Meru
Anne Co
Carmi Recto
Annika Dadivas
Chase Suguitan
Rocky Lapid
Camia Tangco
Carlo Lazo
Josteen Vega
Our “window” to the outside world, Externals updates the society with what’s going on around the college, university and the nation. It coordinates with the students and officers of other Econ organizations and of JPES, or Junior Philippine Economics Society. It also holds symposia, talks and company tours for Ecosocers.
Finance is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the society’s financial status and releases financial statements for each month. It holds meaningful and timely activities to raise funds for the organization, such as the National Youth Summit for Sustainable Development and Tree Planting.
Marianne Allejos
April Francisco
Lia Ame
Pat Garcia
Pinay Bundoc
Chevy Morales
Pam CaĂąada
Gelain Reyes
Jane Castillo
Faith Santos
Kat De Vera
Pauline Suaybaguio
Monique Sequito
Vice Chairs
CJ Villanueva
Karen Capacia
Vice Chairs
Rodanel Cris
Luz Baldueza
Jessica Sanchez
Aileen Dalugdug
Pael Supangco
Daryl Evangelista
Angie Tan
Carelyn Gabinay
Miko Tiu
Mario Garcia
Camille Umali
Abby Gatdula
Neo Valerio
Toni Joy Lu
Glaiza Villanueva
Kim Ovejera
Marj Villanueva
Jances Parado Liaison is the society’s coordinator with the alumni. It updates the alumni on the activities the society is holding. It is responsible for updating the alumni database as it grows bigger after every semester. It holds career talks, symposia, company tours, and alumni dinners.
The Membership Committee handles the entire application process. It screens the applicants and monitors the progress of the members of the society. It is primarily responsible in the internal unity of the organization. It also holds the fun-filled Tambay Week every semester.
Sieg Alegado
Laurence Go
Aiko Araneta
Ranna Hao
Kenna Barit
Katz Manzano
Timmy Capulong
Leslie Octaviano
Dennis Chua
Jopee Pelagio
Ael De Ramos
Angel Quines
Floyd Flores
Noel Reyes
Mocca Raymundo
Vice Chairs
Kaye Pascual
Mica De Jesus
Vice Chairs
Pakaye Tuazon
Gen Agustin
Monica Narisma
Kate Cruz
Ria Rubio
Jenny Destacamento
Will-J Sarmiento
Madeth Gayosa
Donna Talledo
Jamoy Jampac
Kate Tuason
As a virtual “extended arm” of the Secretary, Seccom is responsible for all paperwork in the society (except the publication) and artwork (posters, production work etc). It is responsible for the decorations as well as the cleanliness of the Ecosoc’s tambayan at SE 121. It also takes charge of the society’s directory, tshirts, and the applicant’s sigsheet and the Ecosoc calendar.
SPEV holds exciting events such as the Treasure or Scavenger Hunt, Vice Night, Christmas Party, Medical Mission in line with the organization’s thrusts and the members’ well-being. It also caters to the cultural undertakings of the society.
Jasper Chua
Ces Laurora
Hazel Co
Regi Li
Josh Coquia
Ida Metiam
Misha De Jesus
Peachy Pizarro
Alin De Venecia
Andrea Julienne Pua
Paul Feliciano
Vina Salonga
Triszh Hermogenes
Marianne Rosario
Josh Bacquiran
Vice Chairs
Kash Salvador
Karlo Patron
Vice Chairs
Hannah Lasco
Justin Batocabe
Karen Empaynado
Vem Bautista
RJ Huang
Jean Bertulfo
Jerold Lizaso
Raya Bienvenida
Enteng Lopez
Pia Bulatao
Nathan Pico
Billie Cabal
Tetel Ramos
Moppet Claravall
Jaymie Reyes
Erik Eleazar
The Sports Committee takes care of all the sporting vents of the society like the Members Bersus Applicants, Race of Thunder, and other Ecosoc tournaments.
Headed by the President, Adhoc is responsible for the month-long celebration of the Society’s anniversary month every September.
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Dir. Maui Rabuco Dir. Moppet Claravall Asst. Dir. Mocca Raymundo Asst. Dir. Kash Salvador Members: Aiko Araneta Members: Raya Bienvenida Pia Bulatao Karen Capacia Madeth Gayosa Dennis Chua Carlo Go Karen Empaynado Jamoy Jampac Nathan Pico Carlo Lazo Noel Reyes Angel Quines Camia Tangco
Sales and Finance Dir. Gel Fernandez Asst. Dir. Pakaye Tuazon Members: Kenna Barit Timmy Capulong Neil Elpusan Sherri Hilao Darrel Jimenez Marianne Rosario Marj Villanueva Glaiza Villanueva
Marketing
Dir. Josteen Vega Asst. Dir. Nandz Roxas Diane De Asis Misha De Jesus Alin de Venecia Anika Gregorio Jaymie Reyes Monique Sequito Mariane Sibulo CJ Villanueva
Publicity
Dir. Andrea Julienne Pua Asst. Dir. Leslie Octaviano Members: Kim Dayag Mica De Jesus Triszh Hermogenes Cristina Morales Will-J Sarmiento
Ranna Hao Adhoc Co-Head
Logistics
Dir. Peachy Pizarro Asst. Dir. Kate Cruz Pael Supangco Laurence Go RJ Huang Chase Suguitan Gian Abraham Jay Tolentino Miko Tiu Angie Tan
Publicity
Dir. Billie Cabal Asst. Dir.Vince Bascos Jean Bertulfo Jopee Pelagio Vem Bautista Camille Umali Pam CaĂąada Enteng Lopez
External Relations Dir. Katz Manzano Asst. Dir. Kaye Pascual Jasper Chua Cole Diomampo Faith Santos Carmi Recto Care Gabinay
On the other hand, Taskforce is a special committee headed by the Vice President. Taskforce is responsible for the society’s major fundraising event that will support the ESSF.
Marketing
Dir. Sab Soriano Asst. Dir. Karlo Patron Pat Garcia Jes Sanchez Josh Baquiran Inna Morillo Yla Paras Audrey Austria Fatima Zuniga
Sales and finance Dir. Roda Cris Asst. Dir. Jholo Moreno Sieg Alegado Lia Ame Tetel Ramos Abby Gatdula Jared Callueng
The Organization is not all about fun and partying. We are proud of the ESSF or the Economics Society Scholarship Fund. Out of this account, we are able to send five hig school students to school. We are an organization with a purpose. So try to befriend the scholars, know their guardians, and fill in the blanks:
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The Constitution Committee is in charge of the constitution’s revisions and amendments.
The Commission on Elections is in charge of the election held towards the end of the first semester.
The Scholar Committee is composed of the five guardians of the scholars, the President, the Treasurer and the CDC chairperson. They are the ones in-charge of the well-being of the scholars.
Mico Anabo Carelyn Gabinay Jaymie Reyes
Brylle Baluyot Pia Bulatao NiĂąa Castillo Kate Cruz Daryl Evangelista
Know your co-applicants. They will be your constant source of information as well as inspiration to be active. Remember, you’ll be working as a team, especially for Challenge Night. So start talking to your co-apps by asking them this question:
At fifty (years old), I would already have _______________.
I had a BLAST as an Ecosocer because _______________. The UP Economics Society also has a wide array of its alumni, each excelling in his/her chosen field. The list includes some of the members of the UPSE faculty--Prof. Berna Puyat and Prof. Emmanuel Esguerra; showbiz personalities--Jon Santos, Renz Verano; high profile officials in the banking sector--Mr. Alex Escucha (VP-Chinabank), deputy Governor of BSP; and many many more. Now, what are you waiting for? Get to know the alumni by getting their autograph!
Joining Ecosoc automatically makes you a member of two larger Economic organizations, the Junior Philippine Economics Society (JPES) and Philippine Council for Economic Students (PhilCES).
Junior Philippine Economics Society (JPES) started 1988. The JPES is the junior arm of the The
Philippine Economics Society. It is a national organization composed of 20 organizations from 15 different universities all over the country. Its objective in uniting Economics students are all geared in the Pursuit of economic excellence. The Philippine Council for Economics Students (PhilCES) is an intercollegiate organization of economics majors in the country. It is the junior division of the Council of Economics Educators (CECON). The vision of PhilCES is competitive and highly competent economics education in academic institutions all over the nation. PhilCES aims to achieve this by providing innovation and diversity in the study of economics, initiating academic activities that will enhance the knowledge and skills of its members, and promote awareness and advocacy on various socio-political and economic issues.
GRADE BREAKDOWN Individual (20%)
Sigsheet Tambay Hours
Events Based – Required (30%) Acquaintance Party Evaluation Challenge Night Evaluation Required Events Attended
Committee Based (15%)
Committee Performance Internship Grade
Objective (35%)
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MidSem CheckUp Final Interview
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Addtl’ Events Attended (Bonus) Guardian Ward Points (Bonus)
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Attend 5 CDCs _ Medical Mission is required and may be included in the 5 _ GK Build is required and cannot be included in the 5 50 hours of tambay for the whole semester + 10 hours during Tambay Week _ (Sigsheets will be given to you once you have completed 10 hours of tambay.) Complete signatures of the Executive Committee in your Sigsheets 1 Committee Internship Midsem Check-up (Informal Interview) Final Interview (Formal Interview)
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Attend as many events as you can! Hey, we’re giving you reason to have A LOT OF FUN without feeling guilty. :)
__________________________ DATE EVENT VERIFICATION Applicants’ TBS Eventology Acquaintance Party Scavenger Hunt Clean App MBA MidSem Check-up GK Build Tambay Week Challenge Night Final Interview Alumni Career Talk Adhoc Event Induction Ball
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You’re required to attend 5 CDCs -- 3 Wednesdays, 2 Saturdays. Still, we encourage you to go the extra mile and exceed the minimum requirement. Not only will you gain bonus points, you’ll also help our community. Don’t forget to have the CDC Chair verify your attendance! :)
__________________________ DATE VERIFICATION Wednesday CDC Wednesday CDC Wednesday CDC Saturday CDC Saturday CDC
Ever wondered how it feels like to be part of another committee? You are required to undergo one “committee internship” during your application process. This is an opportunity for you to experience a different committee, to help out in a different kind of event.You may choose from those below. Guidelines: 1. The internship you choose must not be from your “home” committee. 2. When you have chosen, approach the respective Execom in charge of that internship. 3. Approach them as early as possible, as some internships have limited slots. 4. When your internship is over, don’t forget to give the Execom in charge of the internship your Internship Evaluation Form. 5. Ask the Memcom Chair for an Internship Evaluation Form. CDC Christmas Caravan – December 15 Finance Dating Auction – February 19 Sports “Ready, Stretch, Go!” – February 24 AdhocTF Charity Ball – March 1 Adhoc Event – March 15 Liaison Alumni Council Formation Echoes Memorabilia Book
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Tambay Week (Feb 11-15) will be the most colorful week of the application process. Why? Well that is because there’s a “happening” each day. Also, __ tambay hours are expected from you. Hmm, sounds time-consuming? We think not because Aubrey Gloriani a.k.a. Tambay King had __ tambay hours in just one week. If he can, then why can’t you? So, come on, enjoy the company of the members and be the next Tambay King or Queen!
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Besides the committee you’ve been assigned to, it wouldn’t hurt to extend an extra helping hand to the other committees. Do assist in little ways, and the head of the committee will reward you with bonus points.
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