UPLB Department of Economics

UPLB Department of Economics Promoting People-centered Economics since 1975 Admission into the degree programs of the department is highly competitive.

Since its inception in 1975, the UPLB Department of Economics has been an academic hub for quality education, research, and extension in Economics. Committed to equipping students with the tools for theoretical and applied analyses in Economics, the Department began offering the program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree in 1986, and that for the Master of Science in Economics de

gree in 1999. For the Bachelor of Science in Economics, applicants must be able to pass the U.P. College Admission Test, where only the upper 10 percent of the examinees are given admission to the university. For our graduate program, applicants must be able to show proof of intellectual capacity to tackle the demands of graduate work. The Department's academic programs are internationally recognized for its’ excellence, attracting both local and international students. Our graduates have progressed to positions of leadership in the academia, government, civil society, and in the private sector.The department has also a long tradition of academic excellence and an unrivaled reputation for participatory research that continues to influence government policies, both in the local and the national level. The Department’s research and public service thrusts have generally dealt with issues relating to development, labor, poverty, international trade, public finance, the environment, among others. The results of these undertakings have served as valuable inputs for decision making, both in the private and public sectors. In order to make our academic programs relevant to the fast changing world, the department continues to explore new emerging fields in economics which includes, energy economics, economics of regulation, experimental economics, and the economics of climate change.

04/08/2026
💙🤍 Welcome to the DE community! 🤍💙The UPLB Department of Economics successfully held the DE 2026 Kick-off x Kumustahan t...
03/08/2026

💙🤍 Welcome to the DE community! 🤍💙

The UPLB Department of Economics successfully held the DE 2026 Kick-off x Kumustahan today, bringing together our incoming and continuing BS Economics students for an afternoon of introductions, conversations, and community-building.

Our newest students learned more about the BS Economics program, met the faculty, staff, student organizations, and fellow students, and heard valuable insights from members of the DE community. It was also a meaningful opportunity for everyone to reconnect, share experiences, and begin the new academic year together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event memorable. Here’s to fresh beginnings, new friendships, and another exciting year in Economics!

🤍💙 Welcome home, BS Economics students! 💙🤍

📢 Calling all new ECON 200 students!As part of the Department of Economics' thesis readership policy, first-time ECON 20...
03/08/2026

📢 Calling all new ECON 200 students!

As part of the Department of Economics' thesis readership policy, first-time ECON 200 takers working on their thesis proposals are required to accomplish the DE Thesis Advising Form — even if you don't have an adviser yet.

🚨 Deadline: August 7 (Friday), 12 noon
⚠️ Missing this may affect your reader/adviser assignment and eligibility to defend this semester.
📋 https://forms.gle/ejHyopr3TZbXPrRP8

Meet the Guest Lecturers for ECON 191: Economics of Education!Aside from Dr. Laarni Revilla, ECON 191: Economics of Educ...
31/07/2026

Meet the Guest Lecturers for ECON 191: Economics of Education!

Aside from Dr. Laarni Revilla, ECON 191: Economics of Education will welcome two distinguished guest lecturers this semester to share their expertise!

📚 Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr. — Chancellor of UPLB, Chair of the Technical Working Group on Graduate Education, and the Technical Panel in Economics of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

📚 Dr. Jan Carlo Punongbayan — Associate Professor at the UP School of Economics and research fellow for the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II)

We look forward to the valuable insights these guest lecturers will bring to the classroom!




Asst. Prof. Deborah B. Gay, serving as Research Fellow, recently spearheaded the conduct of back-to-back Multistakeholde...
30/07/2026

Asst. Prof. Deborah B. Gay, serving as Research Fellow, recently spearheaded the conduct of back-to-back Multistakeholder Consultation Workshops for the research project, “Agritourism Value Chain and Food Security: Integrating Small-to-Medium Scale Producers in Laguna and Bohol, Philippines.” Funded by the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), the project is under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Ma. Theresa M. Castro.

Held in July, the workshops brought together key local stakeholders and small-to-medium scale producers across two major locations. The first leg of the consultation took place at Ylaya at Sta. Elena in San Pablo, Laguna, followed by the second leg at the Bohol Bee Farm in Dauis, Bohol.

Through these interactive sessions, they facilitated critical discussions aimed at strengthening agritourism value chains and enhancing local food security by empowering small- and medium-scale agricultural producers.

A big thank you to all the participants, local partners, and venue hosts for making both consultations a success!

29/07/2026

UPLB continued to prove its tradition of academic excellence and leadership development as two graduates of the BS Economics Class of 2026 were recognized

The UPLB Department of Economics proudly participated in the International Conference on Economics, Law and Government (...
29/07/2026

The UPLB Department of Economics proudly participated in the International Conference on Economics, Law and Government (ELG 2026), held on 28–29 July 2026 at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) in Vietnam. Organized by the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, this year’s conference, themed “Systemic Sustainability: Analysis and Policy Design in the Age of Multiple Transitions,” convened scholars, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe to exchange ideas and advance evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing economic, governance, and sustainability challenges.

Representing DE were Mr. Eiran John M. Peñaflor and Dr. Jefferson A. Arapoc, who presented their paper, “Persistence of Structural Gender Wage Inequality in the Philippines: A Regional Decomposition Analysis,” and Ms. Ma. Janda Ira Felina M. Benedictos, together with her co-authors Prof. U-Primo E. Rodriguez, Dr. Agham C. Cuevas, and Dr. Emmanuel Genesis T. Andal, presented their paper entitled “Investigating the Link Between Budget Deviations and Economic Growth.”

Mr. Christian Marvin B. Zamora, a UPLB BS & MS Economics alumnus and former faculty member, also presented his paper, “Oil Price Shock and the Philippine Economy: A SAM Multiplier and Structural Path Analysis of the 2026 US–Israel–Iran Conflict.”

These research contributions show the department’s commitment to rigorous scholarship and policy-relevant research that addresses contemporary economic issues while contributing to sustainable and inclusive development.

27/07/2026

💿✨ IT'S GIVING... NOSTALGIA. IT'S GIVING... CEM. 📟💚

Today, July 27, marks the 107th Founding Anniversary of the College of Economics and Management! 💚💛

As we celebrate this milestone, we are officially opening CEM's 107th Founding Anniversary celebration, a tribute to over a century of excellence in economic growth, management, and agricultural resilience. While today's date commemorates CEM's founding, the celebration continues with a much-anticipated gathering of the CEM family.

The playlist is set. The reunions are overdue. The memories are waiting.

It's time to come HOME.

Join us for the CEM Fellowship Dinner & Alumni Homecoming 2026, the culminating celebration of our 107th Founding Anniversary, an evening dedicated to reconnecting with old friends, reminiscing about your UPLB days, and creating new memories with the CEM community.

SAVE THE DATE!

📅 September 4, 2026
📍 Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, UPLB
🕟 Registration starts at 4:30 PM
🎉 Program starts at 5:00 PM

This year's celebration is proudly hosted by Batch 1997, Class of 2001, and they're bringing back the fun with a nostalgic Y2K (90s–2000s) theme!

💖 Feeling nostalgic? You're encouraged to come in your favorite Y2K-inspired outfit - think denim, cargo pants, butterfly clips, sneakers, colorful accessories, or your favorite throwback look. Costumes are completely optional, so come in whatever makes you comfortable. What matters most is that you're there to celebrate with us!

Expect an unforgettable evening filled with:
✨ Special performances
🎟️ Exciting raffle prizes
🏆 Early Bird Awards
👥 Biggest Batch Contingent Award (and MORE!!!)
🎁 Surprise games and giveaways
📸 Fun photo opportunities with your fellow alumni
💚 A night of laughter, stories, and rekindled friendships

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register and secure your slot! Register early, bring your batch, and celebrate the people, memories, and traditions that make CEM a home for generations of alumni.

You may also register through this link: https://forms.gle/4smma8qjwXmM13QV7

💿 Reconnect. Relive. Reunite.

Welcome and welcome home, BS Economics students! 💙🤍A new academic year brings fresh beginnings, familiar faces, and coun...
27/07/2026

Welcome and welcome home, BS Economics students! 💙🤍

A new academic year brings fresh beginnings, familiar faces, and countless opportunities to grow together. Whether you're an incoming freshie, a shiftee, a transferee, or a continuing BS Economics student, we're excited to welcome you to another year in the Department of Economics.

Join us for the DE 2026 Kick-off x Kumustahan on August 3, 2026 (Monday), from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the REDREC Auditorium, CEM, UPLB.

✨ For our incoming freshies, shiftees, and transferees:
Start your BS Economics journey by getting to know the program, meeting the faculty and staff, discovering the different CEM student organizations through their presentations, and hearing valuable insights from an Economics alumnus.

✨ For our continuing BS Economics students:
Join us as we welcome our newest members of the DE community! Share your experiences, help answer questions, and provide insights that can guide our freshies, shiftees, and transferees as they begin their BS Economics journey. This is also a chance to reconnect with fellow students, meet new faces, and strengthen our DE community through Kumustahan.

📍 Registration at the venue starts at 12:30 PM
👕 Wear blue, white, or black.
📝 Please accomplish this form on or before July 29, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/dekickoff26

📌 Attendance is required for all incoming freshies, shiftees, and transferees joining the BS Economics program this First Semester, A.Y. 2026–2027. Continuing BS Economics students are highly encouraged to attend the entire program and be part of welcoming our newest members.

We can't wait to welcome you. See you on August 3! 💙🤍

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