School of Applied Economics

Twenty-five students from SAEc, composed of second year and third year students, participated in the WIWAG Business Management Simulation Training Program conducted by the Education for Youth Enterprise (EYE) Foundation, Inc. and sponsored by Holcim Philippines, Inc. The week-long training was held last April 25 to 29, 2005 at the Mindanao Training Resource Center of the Davao Medical School Foundation.

Signing of the MOA between MR. Ednel Pascual, HOLCIM Plant Manager and Dr. Julieta I. Ortiz, USEP President. Also shown in the picture are Engr. Roger Cerbo, Holcim Admin and CSR Head and Dr. Agustina Tan-Cruz, SAEc Dean.

The WIWAG participants pose with the facilitators after a challenging week.

On July 9, 2005 a seminar was organized by the AECONS and the SAEc Local Council to train the officers on Parliamentary Rules and Procedures. Mr. John Carlo Velasco, internal vice president of the OCSC, served as the resource speaker.

Nine students attended the youth forum entitled: "Y! Sa Isang Kilos, Angat Tayo (SIKAT)" organized by the Community Business Development Center (CBDC) in partnership with the National Youth Commission and supported by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). The day-long forum was held on July 23, 2005 at the auditorium of the Davao Christian High School.

SAEc students strike a pose holding the Medium Term Youth Development Plan, prepared by the NYC, which was launched during the forum.

In partnership with the SAEc Graduate School , the local council and the AECONS co-sponsored a symposium entitled: "Crisis in the National Government: A Prelude for a Federal Philippines." This was held on July 23, 2005 at the USEP Social hall with Mr. Florencio Gavino III – Convenor of Lihok Pideral Mindanaw, Dr. Edmundo Prantilla of SAEc and Mr. Sofronio Jucutan - former president of DCCCI as speakers. Economics students from other schools like the Ateneo de Davao University, Holy Cross of Davao College, UP-Mindanao, UM, were also invited to the symposium.

Hesam Saumang , a 3rd year SAEc student, represented the USEP to a four day Islamic seminar organized by the Inter-School Muslim Organization (a religious organization composed of different muslim organization in universities and colleges in Davao City) that was held in Cotabato City last August 5-8, 2005.

Alain Ralph Cortes, Bonna Ratilla, and Irish Mae Omaña represented the USEP in the 7th Inter-Collegiate Finance Competition "Search for the Best College Finance Team – 2005." The competition was sponsored by the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines. This is an annual competition participated by more than 40 colleges and universities in the country through the partnership of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Citibank, VISA and Infocom. The ICFC is considered as the country's most prestigious academic competition focusing on management, economics, and finance. The Elimination round was held simultaneously nationwide in different venues where the Mindanao leg was held at the Ateneo de Davao University last September 15, 2005.

Ana Theresa Jalipa, External Vice President of the Applied Economics Society was invited as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the 13 th regular luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of East Davao. The luncheon meeting was held last September 27, 2005 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. Miss Jalipa was asked to expound on her role as a young student in shaping the economic development of the country.

Ms. Ana Jalipa, delivering her advice to business leaders and professionals.

For the third straight year, the Aecons hosted and organized a two-day activity (October 2 & 3) for the Davao Federation of Economic Societies (DAFECOS). The DAFECOS brings together the economics students from different schools. Students from Ateneo de Davao University, University of Mindanao - Matina, University of Mindanao - Tagum, Holy Cross of Davao College and UP Mindanao participated in different events. SAEc came out as the overall champion.

Mr. Jake Sambalud and Ms. Cheala Mae Polan were crowned as Mr. and Ms. Dafecos. The pageant night was held on October 2 at the USEP Social Hall.

Iazza Mae Bermil and Junnel Sevellino won 1st and 2nd place respectively in the Inter-College Statistical Quizbowl organized by the United Statistics Student Organization (USSO) last October 15, 2005. The activity is part of the celebration of the National Statistics Month. The two students and one other representative from the College of Education represented the University of Southeastern Philippines in the Regional Quizbowl held on November 15, 2005 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel.

The Aecons won 2nd place in the Governor's cup basketball tournament. More than 12 teams from the academic clubs of the different colleges joined the tournament.

The School of Applied Economics was awarded 4th place overall in the OClympics 2005. The Intramurals, held from December 14 – 17, 2005 proved that the small number of students in SAEc is not a deterrent to success.

Dr. Edgardo Cruz – SAEc Assoc. Dean (5 th from left) and Mr. Restituto Gabuya - Student Coordinator (left) congratulates the AECONS and Local Council officers for a job well done during the Intramurals. Holding the plaque is Jennifer Erazo - LC Governor and Kim Ledesma AECONS president.

SAEc placed 3rd in the Literary Competition, 4th in the Musical Competition, 4th in the Dance Competition, and was 5th in the Sports Competition to land 4th place overall (3rd runner-up).

Some of the notable accomplishments include:

Champion – Sports comp: Basketball (women) for the second straight year, Dart (men and women) and Lawn tennis (men) Others: Visayan Vocal Solo (Ms. Jennifer Erazo)

The SAEc Basketball Team with coach and trainor - Clint Corpuz.

1st runner-up – Sports: billiards (women), Table tennis (men and women), Shotput (women), Banner-raising
Others: Choral Competition, Essay Writing (English), Quizbowl, Asian Parliamentary Debate


SAEC's silver medalists: Josephine Paña (shotput), Ma. Noliza Cabungcal (billiards), Cherish Lescano and Gerald Luardo (table tennis), Francis Vios (javelin throw)		Iazza Bermil and Jennifer Agad of the first year team up with Rachel Bayot of the third year to win 1st runner up in the Quizbowl. , Roberto Dalisay (Debate)

2nd runner-up – Sports: Badminton (men), Shotput (men), Softball (men), Chess (men), Basketball (men), 400 meter dash (men), Relay (men), Amazing Race
Others: Song Composition and Interpretation, Doble Kara, Theater Accent, Essay Writing (Filipino), Neo-ethnic dance, Float parade

The third place is the best finish to date by the Men's Basketball Team.

2nd runners-up: Abraham Lastimosa (Song Composition and Interpretation), Lemuel Aroma (Doble Kara), Glazel Galbizo and Joseph Mante (Theater Accent). Joel Maglantay holds the 1st runner-up plaque in the Choral Competition

The SAEc students held a Christmas Party at the Kuya Ed's Restaurant located at Guerrero Street Davao City on December 19, 2005. The celebration also served as a Victory Party for the accomplishments and awards reaped during the Intramurals. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet was served for the students followed by a short program to acknowledge the winners in the different events.

The WIWAG Business Week had its second run last January 9 to 13, 2006 at the Mindanao Training Resource Center, Davao Medical School Foundation. Twenty five more students from SAEc were given the training to expose them to the different areas in business: finance, human resources, research and development, production, marketing and sales.

The second batch of participants is full of smiles before the training starts… (Seated in the 1st Row are: Engr. Roger Cerbo - HOLCIM CSR & Admin Head, Mr. Rey Lomarda - WIWAG Instructor, Mr. Ednel Pascual - HOLCIM Plant Manager, Dr. Julieta Ortiz - USEP President, Dr. Agustina Tan-Cruz -SAEc Dean, and Ms. Ana Mendoza - WIWAG® Instructress. Standing 3 rd from right is Dr. Purisima Bayacag - SAEc Extension Coordinator. )



the third year participants	the fourth year participants

The Applied Economics Society (AECONS) garnered the award "Most Outstanding Academic Association of USeP for the School Year 2005 - 2006". Awarding was done during the Leaders' Congress held at the Social Hall last March 10-12, 2006 , with Prof. Romulo L. Dequito (Director, Office of Student Services) and Dr. Julieta I. Ortiz (President) as signatories.

A Plaque of Recognition was given to MR. RESTITUTO FR GABUYA for his professional assistance as Club Adviser of the AECONS.

MS. MARYBEL JEAN O. CARBONELL, a second year student of SAEc, was awarded a scholarship grant from the Sung Duk College, Korea. Awarding was done by the President of Sung Duk College, DR. JI HYUN YOON last March 20, 2006 at the Research & Extension Conference Room of USeP.

MR. ALAIN RALPH CORTES will lead the graduating class of SAEc in April 2006, with his honors CUM LAUDE. Alain has been a consistent dean's lister since his freshman years.