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University of the Philippines Diliman
School of Economics
Established1965
Parent institution
University of the Philippines Diliman
DeanMa. Joy V. Abrenica, Ph.D.
Academic staff
at least 47
Students646 (as of 1st Semester, AY 2023 - 2024)
Undergraduates571
Postgraduates57
18
Address
Guerrero corner Osmeña Streets, Diliman
,
Quezon City, Philippines
Websitewww.econ.upd.edu.ph

The University of the Philippines School of Economics is a degree-granting unit of the University of the Philippines Diliman (U.P.), where it occupies the buildings of the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED). Established in 1965, the School of Economics was chosen as the first and only CHED Center for Excellence in Economics in the Philippines in 1999.

In April 2017, the School was among the top 5% (rank 175 among 7,408) of economics departments in the world based on the strength of its graduate students, as ranked by RePEc.[1]

Faculty research is particularly strong in the areas of health economics, public economics, and development economics. In collaboration with the Philippine Economic Society, the school publishes the Philippine Review of Economics,[2] the journal of the economics profession in the country.[citation needed]

The current dean of the School of Economics is Prof. Ma. Joy V. Abrenica, Ph.D.

History

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Recommended by then-U.P. President Carlos P. Romulo, the School of Economics was established in 1965 upon the merger of the Department of Economics (under the then-College of Business Administration, now Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business) and the Institute of Economic Development and Research (a former unit of the university). In 1974, the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED) was established to provide research, training, teaching and other programs in support of the School of Economics.[3][4]

From 1974 to 1994, the School of Economics was headed by José “Pepe” Encarnación, Jr. as the longest serving dean of the school.

Financed by PCED, the School of Economics moved to its current location along Osmeña Avenue in 1977. The School’s two buildings, theDiosdado P. Macapagal Hall and the José “Pepe” Encarnación, Jr. Hall, were designed by renowned architect, Carlos Arguelles.

Degree Programs

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  • Bachelor of Science in Economics
    • Minor:
      • Mathematical Theory and Techniques
      • Professional Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
  • Master of Arts in Economics (Theis and Non-Thesis Tracks)
  • Master in Development Economics (Theis and Non-Thesis Tracks)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Notable alumni

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Among notable alumni of the School, or the economics department preceding it, are deans of the School and officers of the university, leaders of the Philippines' largest companies, entrepreneurs, economics faculty in various Philippine universities, past and present government Secretaries and Undersecretaries, including officials of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), a member of the Commission on Elections, two governors of the Philippine central bank, members of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, two Justices of the Supreme Court, a Vice-President of the Philippines, and a President of the Philippines.

  • Dante Canlas (Ph.D. 1978): Professor emeritus, UPSE; Secretary for Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General (2001-2002)
  • Conchita Carpio Morales (A.B. 1964): Ombudsman of the Philippines (2011-2018); Associate Justice, Supreme Court (2002-2011)
  • Pilar Juliana Cayetano (Pia) (B.S. 1985): Senator (2004-2010; 2010–2016; 2019- )
  • Rosalia de Leon (B.A.): Treasurer of the Philippines (2012-2014; 2017- )
  • Benjamin Diokno (M.A. 1974): Secretary, Department of Finance (2022- ); Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, (2019-2022); Secretary, Department of Budget and Management (2016-2019; 1998–2001); Undersecretary, Department of Budget and Management (1986-1991); Professor emeritus, UPSE
  • Emmanuel F. Esguerra (A.B. 1976; M.A. 1981; PhD 1993): Acting Secretary for Socio-Economic Planning and NEDA Director-General (Feb-June 2016); Deputy-Director General of the National Development Office for Policy and Planning, NEDA (2012-Jan 2016); former faculty, UPSE
  • Nestor Espenilla, Jr. (+2019) (B.S.B.E. 1981) Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (2017-2019)
  • Raul V. Fabella (M.A. 1975): National Scientist; Academician (NAST); Professor emeritus, UPSE
  • Rowena V. Guanzon (B.S. 1979): Member, House of Representatives (2022- ); Commissioner, Commission on Elections, (2015-2022); Commissioner on Audit (2013-2015); Mayor, Cadiz City, Negros Oriental, (1988-1991)
  • Marvic Leonen (B.S. 1983): Senior Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines, (2013- )
  • Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Ph.D. 1985): President of the Republic of the Philippines (2001-2010); Member, House of Representatives (2010-2019; 2022- ) and Speaker (2018-2019)
  • Mahar Mangahas (M.A. 1965): President, Social Weather Stations; former faculty, UPSE
  • Liza Maza (nee Largoza) (B.S.B.E. 1978): women's rights activist; President, Gabriela Women's Party; Member, House of Representatives (2001-2004; 2004–2006; 2007–2010); Convenor, National Anti-Poverty Commission (2016-2018)
  • Felipe Medalla (M.A.): Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, (2022- ); Member, Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (2011-2016, 2017-2022); Secretary for Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General (1998-2001); former vice-president, UP; former faculty and dean, UPSE
  • Solita Monsod (nee Collas) (Winnie) (A.B. 1959): Professor emeritus, UPSE; TV host and columnist; Secretary for Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General (1986-1989)
  • Horacio Morales, Jr. (+2012) (A.B. 1965): Secretary of Agrarian Reform (1998-2001); former Executive Vice-President, Development Academy of the Philippines
  • Stella Luz Alabastro Quimbo (B.S. 1991, Ph.D. 2000): Member, House of Representatives (2019- ); Commissioner, Philippine Competition Commission (2015-2019); former faculty, UPSE; Congresswoman, Marikina District 2
  • Maria Leonor (Leni) Robredo (nee Gerona) (B.S. 1987): 14th Vice President of the Philippines (2016-2022); member, House of Representatives (2013-2016)
  • Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (B.S. 1990, M.A. 1998): Secretary of Tourism (2018-2022); Deputy Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (2022- )
  • Maria Lourdes Sereno (M.A. 1992 (attended)): 24th De Facto Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (2012-2018)
  • Gerardo P. Sicat (M.A. 1958): Professor emeritus, UPSE; Minister of Economic Planning and Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority (1973-1981)

Images

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  • Entrance inscription
    Entrance inscription
  • Pathway
    Pathway
  • Road intersection, crossing
    Road intersection, crossing
  • Facade
    Facade
  • Left side
    Left side

References

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  1. ^ RePEc
  2. ^ Philippine Review of Economics
  3. ^ https://our.upd.edu.ph/files/catalogue/ECON.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "Into & History". University of the Philippines School of Economics. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
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