FORTIFY: Fostering PH Social Welfare by Empowering the Agricultural Economy

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧?

The UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM) presents:

Econ No-Mix 2023

FORTIFY: Fostering PH Social Welfare by Empowering the Agricultural Economy

via Zoom

In its third virtual installment, Econ No-mix will bring together top-performing high school students nationwide to promote economics and its application in real-life. In a time of rising prices for agricultural products, it is essential to learn about the various ways in which the country’s agricultural condition affects the welfare of its citizens. Hence, the theme for this year’s Econ No-Mix will focus on agricultural economics. ENM will expose and stimulate solutions from the youth for various issues surrounding the current state of agriculture in the Philippines through talks and competitions. This will serve as an avenue for the participants to learn about the state of the Philippines’ agricultural system and its relationship to the economy, as well as encourage youth participation, all the while being linked to basic economic concepts and applications that are evident in one’s daily life.

Officially Endorsed By:

UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Securities and Exchange Commission

Junior Philippine Economics Society

UP School of Economics Student Council

Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development

Commission on Human Rights

Tariff Commission

Co-Presented by:

Aunt Flo

AboutFace Cosmetics

Coconut Printing

DASOM Beauty Korea

Moon and Oak

Motivo Philippines

Urban Chick Resto

JJC Bulacan State University 

Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines-TSU Chapter

Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants Wesleyan University Philippines

UDM Economics Society

PUP Taguig - Junior Marketing Association

National University Mall of Asia - Ancillary of Finance 

Junior Financial Executives - Adamson University 

UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity

PLM Children's Rights Advocates League 

National University Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants

Bicol University - Political Science Club

Miriam College Junior Financial Executives 

LPU Young Filipino Advocates of Critical Thinking

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - PUP Taguig

NU Laguna U Serve

Guild of Entrepreneurial Management Students - GEMS

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants National U - Laguna

Alima Philippines

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - UP Student Unit, Inc.

Aral Pinoy

UP Men's Football Team 

Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes

Kids Who Farm Philippines

NU Fairview Student Executives

Xavier University - Ateneo Diplomatic Corps

MINT Junior Marketing Association

Travelers In Progress

Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management Society Benilde

Brought to you by:

BigMedia Digital Corporation

Daily Tribune

Edge TV

GMA Regional TV

Las Islas Filipinas

Manila Shopper

Metro Cebu News Online

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Now You Know

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In cooperation with:

Cilla’s Bakeshop

College of International Relations Student Government - LPU Manila

UP Business Management Society 

National University College of Business and Accountancy Student Council 

UP Mindanao Society of Agribusiness Economists

Junior Political Economists' Guild 

UPLB Economics Society

University of the East Economics Society

Special thanks to:

Teleperformance

Kalibrr

Xavier University Psychology Society

Adamson University Student Government

MAPUA ABM Society

Adamson Junior Marketing Association 

Fotomasino - The Thomasian Photographers’ Guild

FEU Young Women's Christian Association

Accounting Enrichment Society - DLSU-D

Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants LPU-Laguna

Dalubhasaan ng mga Umuusbong na Mag-aaral ng Araling Filipino DLSU

UP Junior Marketing Association

UP Economics Society

PLM College of Nursing Student Council 

Bicol University College of Business, Economics and Management-College Student Council

FEU Communication Society

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Econ No-Mix 2023

March 25-26, 2023 via Zoom

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#FORTIFY

#ENM2023

#AgriculturalEconomics

WVSU films showcased in launch of FDCP’s academic programs

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Student filmmakers from West Visayas State University (WVSU) screened their cinematic works for free at Cinematheque Centres nationwide last March 18 as part of Academedia and official launch of other academic programs of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

WVSU students, or Taga-West, got to show their short films and documentaries, namely “Judith” by Daniel de la Cruz, “Kinatao” by Lovely Jaro, “To Those We Loved the Most” by Leander Hofileña and Chelsea Young, “Modyul, Modyul Lang” by Maria JC Emmanuelle Momblan, “What If?” by Hofileña and Aimee Barte, “Panakayon” by Francis Cabinos, and “Sa Likod Sang Lense” by John Angelo Arroyo and Mars Dela Cruz, at Cinematheque Centre Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Nabunturan, and Davao.

In “Judith,” a broadcasting student realizes the dangers of the pandemic as realities of life unfold.

“Kinatao” tackles the story of a student struggling to adapt to her online classes. A nursing sophomore goes through a life-changing experience when she literally finds herself between her neighbor’s legs.

Meanwhile, in “To Those We Loved the Most,” a working student is bent on doing his best as he struggles to manage his time between his job and his studies. Only his younger sister is left in his family.

“Modyul, Modyul Lang” is a documentary film about the realities faced by grade school pupils in public schools because of the pandemic.

“What If?” starts with a spark of curiosity as two young and ambitious minds meet and feel an instant connection, eager to explore the mysteries of life and constantly searching for the “what ifs” that can lead to new relationships and infinite possibilities.

“Panakayon” focuses on the journey of a multifaceted Taga-West bracing his way to success.

Finally, “Sa Likod Sang Lense” centers on the life of a woman as she tries to reach for her goal, follow the footsteps of her friends, and have a better future in the media industry.

The films won at the recently concluded University Days Short Filmmaking Competition 2023 at WVSU.

Members of the WVSU Film Society and Sinemaskom, led by their adviser Prof. Kareen Gancio, attended the event at Cinematheque Centre Iloilo.

Academedia, formerly known as UFlix, provides an exhibition platform for the works of student filmmakers to support and encourage them to pursue their passion for filmmaking. This month, the FDCP featured student films from WVSU and De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde.

In between the two sets of screenings for Academedia, two other programs, namely the Academic Film Society and the Student Film Assistance Program (SFAP), were launched through a forum led by FDCP Chair and Chief Executive Officer Tirso Cruz III, executive director Dan Morales, technical consultant Jose Javier “Direk Joey” Reyes, and program officers Mark John Pamintuan, Sed Arce, and Jen Torres Lopez.

The FDCP, through the SFAP, will open 25 slots per cycle to Filipino student filmmakers enrolled in academic institutions that will register to be part of the AFS. Successful applicants may receive up to 50,000 pesos worth of cash grants to help them produce their thesis films and capstone projects.

Irreplaceable marine resources of Verde Island Passage under threat from oil spill

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The priceless marine resources and famously pristine beaches of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) in the Southern Tagalog region remain under threat from swaths of thick black oil from the MT Princess Empress tanker that sank off Naujan, Occidental Mindoro, last February 28.

Located between Batangas and Mindoro, the VIP is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, home to thousands of unique species. With some of the highest concentrations of coastal fishes, corals, crustaceans, molluscs, seagrasses, and mangroves worldwide, it is the main source of food and livelihood for over seven million people. The area also encompasses Puerto Galera, whose white sand beaches are internationally-acclaimed tourist destinations that are another vital source of revenue for local communities.

Thick black oil has been found floating off the coast of Baco Chico Island near Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. (Photo credit: Marion Cepillo, Blue Alliance Key Ocean Defender (BAKOD), Blue Alliance)

Experts from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) have been working closely around the clock with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) alongside other universities, government agencies, and stakeholders in a race to address the oil spill and stop it from spreading.

“The VIP is home to endangered and threatened species including the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, whale sharks, manta rays, dugongs, humphead wrasses, giant groupers, and giant clams,” the UPD-CS MSI said in an update. “Damage from the oil spill may affect biodiversity (including endemic species only found in the Philippines as well as species yet to be discovered), tourism revenues, and food security in the area,” they added.

The UPD-CS MSI’s forecast model for the week of March 17-26, 2023, shows that the MT Princess Empress oil spill may spread across the Verde Island Passage. Shown in the image are the possible trajectories for March 24. (Photo credit: UPD-CS MSI)

The UPD-CS MSI’s latest bulletin references a NOAA/NESDIS report based on satellite data which shows that oil was still leaking out of the sunken vessel as of March 19 and the visible oil slick is extending northwest towards the VIP.

“The Verde Island Passage represents a large portion of the country’s marine biodiversity, and is a vital resource for millions of people, past and present,” said UPD-CS MSI Associate Professor Irene Rodriguez. “If we work together, we can still hopefully safeguard it for future generations to come.”

The UPD-CS MSI is asking the public for help in monitoring the oil spill. The public is encouraged to contribute geotagged images of sightings of the MT Princess Empress oil spill through this form: https://bit.ly/MTPE_GPS. The use of a GPS-enabled phone and a GPS camera app such as “GPS Map Camera” (available on Google Play and the Apple Store) are recommended so that geotag location data can be preserved.