UST Department of Economics Archives

Corruption, disaster vulnerability may prolong PH weak growth – economist

11

Feb

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Corruption, disaster vulnerability may prolong PH weak growth – economist

THE PHILIPPINE economy’s lower-than-expected growth last year may persist into 2026 if climate-related disruptions and government corruption persist, an economist has warned. UST Economics instructor Justin Nikko Lazo said last year's growth – the slowest in 14 years excluding the pandemic period – was caused by deeper constraints that outweighed supportive economic policies.…

09

Feb

By Mei Lin Weng and Samantha Crisha Garcia

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Four AB departments offer new electives

FOUR DEPARTMENTS of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) have updated their elective lineup to broaden the knowledge of students in their respective areas of expertise. The Philosophy and Legal Management departments established general elective courses on St. Thomas Aquinas and Philippine law, respectively, in January. Meanwhile, the Sociology…

UST Economics department overhauls curriculum to include internship, course on government

08

Feb

By Mei Lin Weng and Samantha Crisha Garcia

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UST Economics department overhauls curriculum to include internship, course on government

THE UST Department of Economics will apply major revisions to its curriculum by establishing an on-the-job (OJT) training program and by realigning its existing course offerings to help students become more immersed in practical experiences. Economics department chair Assoc. Prof. Alain Jomarie Santos said the curriculum changes would be implemented…

Marcos names Artlets alumna as legal staff of solicitor general office

08

Nov

By Rovy Jilyn Fraginal

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Marcos names Artlets alumna as legal staff of solicitor general office

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has appointed UST Economics alumna Samantha Camitan to the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), an independent and autonomous body attached to the Department of Justice. Camitan’s designation as assistant solicitor general, the second highest official in the OSG, took effect on Friday, Nov. 8, the…

Gov’t urged to address food supply woes, lower cost of living amid global economic shocks

02

Dec

By The Flame News

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Gov’t urged to address food supply woes, lower cost of living amid global economic shocks

ECONOMISTS AND government officials called for measures that would ease food supply woes and assist vulnerable sectors as the Philippines grapples with the impact of a global economic crisis. Trade department trade service officer Enrico Mariano said the government needs to revive agricultural extension by providing farmers with sustained training…

Econ department to tackle PH economic shortage

07

Nov

By The Flame News

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Econ department to tackle PH economic shortage

SENIORS OF the UST Department of Economics, as part of the National Collegiate Economics Convention (NCEC), will be holding a forum titled “Out of Stock: Understanding the Structure of Supply Chain Management in the Philippines” on Nov. 19. The event will tackle the surge of commodity prices and the country’s…

Eight more AB programs secure approval for F2F classes

31

Aug

By Nillicent Bautista

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Eight more AB programs secure approval for F2F classes

THE UNIVERSITY Crisis Management Council has approved the application of eight more programs of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) for the conduct of limited face-to-face classes, Artlet Dean Prof. Marilu Madrunio said. The programs that secured the approval for limited in-person classes are Communication, Behavioral Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English Language Studies,…

Agriculture’s contribution in country’s economy challenged in summit

02

Mar

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Agriculture’s contribution in country’s economy challenged in summit

THE CONTRIBUTION of the agricultural sector to the country's economy was challenged during the first UST Young Economists Summit held Monday. UST Department of Economics Chair Emmanuel Lopez said concentration should not be on agricultural areas but on the archipelago's aquaculture. "Don’t try to be misled that the…

UST holds first economic briefing; Uncertainties, opportunities in PH discussed

22

Jan

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UST holds first economic briefing; Uncertainties, opportunities in PH discussed

THE UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) Department of Economics held its first economic forecasting forum dubbed Tiger Look yesterday, projecting uncertainties and opportunities in the Philippine economy and government this 2016. UST Department of Economics Chair Emmanuel Lopez anticipated economic growth to reach 6.5 to 6.7 percent this year with…