UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

The UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics congratulates 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐙. 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚, BS Agricultural and Applied Economics (Batch 2020), on being part of the team that won the championship in the Open Grand Final of the Philippine Intercollegiate Debate Competition (PIDC) 2024.

Vendiola competed with Team UPLB A as whip speaker alongside Ben Bensali (BS Development Communication) and Lia Tan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), members of The Parliament: UPLB Debate Society, the official debate organization of UPLB. The title was handed to Team UPLB A after winning the debate as the Opposition team against Team De La Salle University B on the motion, "This House laments the immortalization of the Philippine's colonial past".

The PIDC 2024 was held online on Zoom on September 6-8 and 14-15, 2024. This historic win marks UPLB's first championship since the inception of PIDC over 20 years ago.

Congratulations, Francis!



UPLB College of Economics and Management
University of the Philippines Los Baños

[𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓]

Please be informed that the DAAE Study Hub shall only be open from 9AM-1PM on September 23, 2024 (Monday).

The closure of the Study Hub from 1PM onwards shall cater to the (1) Quality Assurance (QA) Orientation of the UPLB QA Office and (2) the suspension of work in government offices in the executive branch from 3PM onwards in observance of National Family Week, per Malacañang Memorandum Circular No. 64 (https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2024/09/12/memorandum-circular-no-4-s-2024/).

The Study Hub shall resume regular operations on September 24, 2024 (Tuesday).

Please be guided accordingly.

Today, we kicked off the UPLB College of Economics and Management 105th Foundation Anniversary celebration with an insightful Brown Bag Session on 'Understanding the Implications of Senate Bill No. 2535 on the Agriculture Profession,' held at the UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Study Hub. A great start to a momentous occasion! 🎉

Don't miss out on our upcoming anniversary activities—stay tuned!




📷: Gabriel Prins Linis

In light of the suspension of work and classes due to the weather disturbance, we’ve revised our foundation anniversary schedule. Check out the updated calendar of activities.

Stay safe, and we look forward to celebrating our 105th Foundation Anniversary with you! 🎉

[𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓]

Please be informed that the DAAE Study Hub will be closed on 04 September 2024 from 8AM to 12NN due to the conduct of the Brown Bag Session of the CEM 105th Founding Anniversary Celebration.

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join the event.

For more information about the Brown Bag Session, please visit the UPLB College of Economics and Management.

Welcome home, Fr-𝗔𝗔𝗘-shies! 📚📝🌻

The UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, in partnership with the UP Agricultural and Applied Economics Circle, held 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on August 19, 2024 at the CEM Function Hall and at the DAAE Study Hub.

It was an 𝗔𝗔𝗘-some afternoon that introduced the BS Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) program, its faculty, staff and student body, careers, support services, program requirements, and academic policies.

We hope your first day at the University of the Philippines Los Baños has been as 𝗔𝗔𝗘-njoyable! See you around, 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖!




We would like to thank the UPLB College of Economics and Management, the UPLB Office of Counseling and Guidance, the UPLB College of Economics and Management Student Council for gracing this event and for making this event possible.

Join us for the brown bag session on the topic, "Understanding Implications of Senate Bill No. 2535 on the Agriculture Profession" on Wednesday, 04 September 2024, at the UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Study Hub, from 9AM to 11AM.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟓𝟑𝟓, entitled, "An Act Regulating the Practice of the Agriculture Profession in the Philippines, Creating for the Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculturists, and Appropriating Funds Therefor", was filed by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on 07 February 2024. Learn more about SB No. 2535 here: bit.ly/sb2535

UP students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join!

The brown bag session is part of the College of Economics and Management's celebration of its 105th Foundation Anniversary with the theme, "Adaptations, Responsiveness, and Transformations in a Dynamic World: CEM Rising to the Challenge".

Join us for the brown bag session on the topic, "Understanding Implications of Senate Bill No. 2535 on the Agriculture Profession" on Wednesday, 04 September 2024, at the UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Study Hub, from 9AM to 11AM.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟓𝟑𝟓, entitled, "An Act Regulating the Practice of the Agriculture Profession in the Philippines, Creating for the Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board for Agriculturists, and Appropriating Funds Therefor", was filed by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on 07 February 2024. Learn more about SB No. 2535 here: bit.ly/sb2535

UP students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join!

The brown bag session is part of the College of Economics and Management's celebration of its 105th Foundation Anniversary with the theme, "Adaptations, Responsiveness, and Transformations in a Dynamic World: CEM Rising to the Challenge".

[𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓]

Following the announcements of the Los Baños LGU and the University of the Philippines Los Baños, the CEMlympics scheduled tomorrow, 02 September 2024, shall be postponed due to the inclement weather brought by Typhoon Enteng.

Please keep posted for announcements regarding the rescheduling of CEMlympics. Keep safe, everyone!

For over a century, the UPLB College of Economics and Management has stood as a beacon of honor and excellence, engaging brilliant minds and empowering both students and the nation. As we mark our 105th foundation anniversary, we proudly reflect on our rich legacy of shaping future leaders and advancing diverse fields. 🌟🎓

In our pursuit to be a world-class institution and a catalyst for economic and social transformation, we are excited to introduce the CEM Exhibit and Discussion Forum. This forum will feature insights and experiences from our esteemed alumni and current students, exploring the theme: "𝗖𝗘𝗠 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻." 🗣️🔍

The CEM Exhibit serves as a testament to our college's unwavering commitment to excellence. It will showcase the groundbreaking research, innovative projects, and success stories that have positioned the College of Economics and Management at the forefront of economic and social development. Through this exhibit, we aim to highlight the collective efforts of our faculty, students, and alumni in addressing the most pressing challenges of our time and shaping the future of our nation.

Join us in deepening the discussion and elevating the discourse on the state and growth of CEM.

Register now through this link:
https://forms.gle/wULpZres53phKffN7
https://forms.gle/wULpZres53phKffN7
https://forms.gle/wULpZres53phKffN7

📢 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽!! Planning to stay at the DAAE Study Hub? Here are the updated DAAE Study Hub guidelines effective September 2, 2024 (Monday).

Follow the official page of the UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics to stay up-to-date on announcements about the DAAE Study Hub.

📍 The DAAE Study Hub is located at the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Building at the UPLB College of Economics and Management.

[𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘]

The Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Regional Project Coordination Office CALABARZON is looking for new partners in rural development!

(1) 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 under the Investment for Rural Enterprise for Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity (I-REAP) component

(1) 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 under the Investment for Rural Enterprise for Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity (I-REAP) component

REQUIREMENTS:
- Letter of Intent addressed to Engr. Redelliza A. Gruezo, Regional Project Director of the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project Regional Project Coordination Office CALABARZON
- Comprehensive CV (with most recent ID picture)
- Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
- Transcript of Records
- Diploma

📍 Area of Assignment: Lipa City, Batangas
✉️ Send requirements to: [email protected]
📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS ON SEPTEMBER 4.

For more details, check the links below:
BDO TOR - bit.ly/3SYRdzB
BDO REOI - bit.ly/3Xb51JL
BDO PHILGEPS - bit.ly/4ctlltW

ODO TOR - bit.ly/4dvFpxc
ODO REOI - bit.ly/3XaOZ2H
ODO PHILGEPS - bit.ly/46X4azF

We are looking for new partners in rural development!

(1) Business Development Officer under the Investment for Rural Enterprise for Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity (I-REAP) component

(1) Organizational Development Officer under the Investment for Rural Enterprise for Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity (I-REAP) component

REQUIREMENTS:
- Letter of Intent addressed to Engr. Redelliza A. Gruezo, Regional Project Director of the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project Regional Project Coordination Office CALABARZON
- Comprehensive CV (with most recent ID picture)
- Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
- Transcript of Records
- Diploma

Area of Assignment: Lipa City, Batangas

Send requirements to: [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS ON SEPTEMBER 4.

For more details, check the links below:
BDO TOR - bit.ly/3SYRdzB
BDO REOI - bit.ly/3Xb51JL
BDO PHILGEPS - bit.ly/4ctlltW
ODO TOR - bit.ly/4dvFpxc
ODO REOI - bit.ly/3XaOZ2H
ODO PHILGEPS - bit.ly/46X4azF

Excited for the 105th CEM Foundation symposium? Get to know our distinguished speakers from the Philippine Rice Research Institute and Tufts University!

The 105th CEM Foundation symposium titled "Development Challenges and Prospects in the Philippines and World Food System Transformations in a Systems Thinking World” will be held on September 5 (Thursday), 8:30-11:00 AM at the REDREC Auditorium, CEM, UPLB.

Register in advance via this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpx_7z4sQDgF2eC0MIg0TKUZmLRmw-vg_YIbuzA9FgWLhw7g/viewform?usp=send_form

See you!

Congratulations to Mr. Jay-al P. Reyes for being admitted to National Taiwan University (NTU) and receiving the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship.

Sir Jay-al finished his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics with a specialization in Food and Nutrition Economics and will pursue an International Master's Program in Agricultural Economics in Taiwan.

Safe travels, and enjoy your journey in Taipei! Your DAAE family is very proud of you!

"𝙄𝙨𝙖 𝙣𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙖!" 📢
"𝙆𝙪𝙮𝙖, 𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙤."

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics warmly congratulates Assistant Professor Jayson S. Cabral for his admission to the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Asst. Prof. Cabral is a recipient of the DOST-ASTHRDP Graduate Scholarship.

He completed his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and Master's degree in Environmental Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Now, he will pursue his PhD in Environmental Science in Diliman.

Your DAAE family is proud of you!

𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘱! 🔊

Kamusta, 𝙁𝙧-𝘼𝘼𝙀-𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙨? 🙌 Kita kits mamaya sa 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, ganap na 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧! Inaanyayahan ang lahat ng BS AAE freshies, shiftees, and transferees na dumalo.

Gayunpaman, lubos naming pinapayuhan ang lahat na magsuot ng 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐤 dahil sa volcanic smog. 😷

𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘺𝘢𝘩𝘦! 👋

: Following the announcement of the Los Baños LGU, classes for all levels in UPLB are suspended today due to volcanic smog.

Since freshies are already on campus, the opening convocation and freshie welcoming activities will proceed as planned.

Wear mask and keep safe.

𝘐𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨! 🙊

Handa na ba kayo, 𝐅𝐫-𝐀𝐀𝐄-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬? 🤔 Dahil bukas, 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟗 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨 ganap na 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 sa 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, ay aarangkada na ang 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Sabay-sabay nating tuklasan ang lahat ng bagay tungkol sa ating kurso at ang ating mga makakasama sa paglalakbay na ito. 🚍

Kung ikaw ay isang BS AAE freshie, transferee, o shiftee, ay tara na! Sakay na! 🤗 Maaaring mag register sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24

𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘴! 💚

𝘐𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨! 🙊

Handa na ba kayo, 𝐅𝐫-𝐀𝐀𝐄-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬? 🤔 Dahil bukas, 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟗 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨 ganap na 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 sa 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, ay aarangkada na ang 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Sabay-sabay nating tuklasan ang lahat ng bagay tungkol sa ating kurso at ang ating mga makakasama sa paglalakbay na ito. 🚍

Kung ikaw ay isang BS AAE freshie, transferee, o shiftee, ay tara na! Sakay na! 🤗 Maaaring mag register sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24

𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘴! 💚

The UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics proudly congratulates our faculty member, Mr. Reymond Denver Q. Buenaseda, for completing his master’s degree in Applied Economics for Agriculture and the Environment from Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand. 🎓🇹🇭

Mr. Buenaseda is a recipient of the German Academic Exchange Service-Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (DAAD-SEARCA) In-Region Scholarship Programme.

This feat would not have been possible without your hard work, faith, and determination. 👏 DAAE is glad to have been part of your support system during your journey. Welcome back, Sir Den!

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics wishes Asst. Prof. Zenaida “Zeny” M. Huelgas a happy retirement!

Cheers to your invaluable contributions to the field of agricultural and applied economics, from teaching to research and extension. Thank you, Ma’am Zeny, for gracing the Department with your sunshine. Know that you have been a delight to work with.

We hope your days ahead are full of love, good health, and happiness. Enjoy your retirement, Ma’am!

𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘆𝘆-𝗘𝘆𝘆-𝗘! 🤙

It’s never too late to feature our hardworking BS AAE student-interns in their respective host training establishments (HTEs)!

Through AAE 198 (Internship) during the midyear of Academic Year 2023-2024, 79 interns were assigned to 18 HTEs that provided them a close glimpse into the real-life applications of the five (5) BS AAE fields of specialization: Agricultural Marketing and Prices, Rural Finance and Cooperatives, Production Economics and Farm Management, Food and Nutrition Economics, and Natural Resource Economics.

Here’s a look at the monitoring visits that the DAAE Internship Committee conducted throughout the midyear!

AAE 198 (Internship) this midyear would not have been possible without the support of our HTEs:

• Department of Agricultre (DA)-PhilRice Los Baños
• DA - Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC)
• Department of Finance (DOF)
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB)
• Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI)
• DOST - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
• National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO)
• Land Bank of the Philippines Los Baños
• Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
• International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
• World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
• Urban Greens
• Global Organic and Wellness Corporation (GlowCorp)
• Pedro Farms
• Santeh Group of Companies: Santeh Feeds Corporation; Fishta Seafood, Inc.; Pet One, Inc.; & Enhancia Holdings Corp.

Thank you very much for a fruitful internship!

Should you be interested in partnering with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (DAAE) as an HTE, please send us a message to be oriented on the necessary procedures to initiate the internship opportunity.

As part of the celebration of the 105th CEM Foundation, the College will hold a seminar titled "Development Challenges and Prospects in the Philippines and World Food System Transformations in a Systems Thinking World” on September 5 (Thursday), 8:30-11:00 AM at the REDREC Auditorium, CEM, UPLB. The seminar aims to foster discussion on the status and prospects of the world food system.

Scan the QR code to register. We hope to see you there!

𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘱! 🔊
𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯! 🚍

𝐅𝐫-𝐀𝐀𝐄-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬, gusto niyo bang sumama sa aming paglalakbay? Kasama ang isa sa mga kagawaran ng College of Economics and Management, tiyak na isa itong makabuluhan at masayang paglalakbay!
Samahan mo kami sa aming byahe tungo sa kanan ng ating unibersidad at sama-sama natin lakbayin ang 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 o 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄. Sa paglalakbay na ito, aalamin natin ang naghihintay sa ating tungkulin, karera, at oportunidad sa AAE.

Kung ikaw ay isang mag-aaral ng 𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, ikaw ay inaanyayahan sa darating na 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟗 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨, 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 sa 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, upang dumalo sa “𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”.

Sa byaheng ito, tiyak na marami kayong malalaman at matututunan sa programa at kolehiyong tatahakin niyo. Huwag mabahala, dahil kasama niyo kami! 🤝

Kung nais mong dumalo, mag register sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24

𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘴! 👋

𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘱! 🔊
𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯! 🚍

𝐅𝐫-𝐀𝐀𝐄-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬, gusto niyo bang sumama sa aming paglalakbay? Kasama ang isa sa mga kagawaran ng College of Economics and Management, tiyak na isa itong makabuluhan at masayang paglalakbay!

Samahan mo kami sa aming byahe tungo sa kanan ng ating unibersidad at sama-sama natin lakbayin ang 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 o 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄. Sa paglalakbay na ito, aalamin natin ang naghihintay sa ating tungkulin, karera, at oportunidad sa AAE.

Kung ikaw ay isang mag-aaral ng 𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, ikaw ay inaanyayahan sa darating na 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟗 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨, 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 sa 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, upang dumalo sa “𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧: 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”.

Sa byaheng ito, tiyak na marami kayong malalaman at matututunan sa programa at kolehiyong tatahakin niyo. Huwag mabahala, dahil kasama niyo kami! 🤝

Kung nais mong dumalo, mag register sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DAAE_FRESHIES24
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𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘴! 👋

The UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics held the 𝐃𝐀𝐀𝐄 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 on July 31, 2024, at the REDREC Auditorium, UPLB, to celebrate its graduating class.

Ms. Britny May N. Pagran, magna cm laude and recipient of the Academic Excellence Award in Agricultural and Applied Economics, lead the response from the graduating class. Nominees for the B.M. Gonzales Award for Best Thesis in Agricultural Policy were also recognized in the program.

The event was graced by Prof. Maria Angeles O. Catelo, Dean of the College of Economics and Management (CEM), alongside faculty and staff of DAAE.

The DAAE Class of 2024 comprises six (6) BS in Agricultural Economics graduates and 38 BS in Agricultural and Applied Economics graduates. Cheers to everyone’s efforts! Congratulations, Class of 2024! Padayon, mga Iskolar ng Bayan, Para sa Bayan! 🌻

Photos by Mr. Gabriel Prins Linis of the Office of the CEM Dean.

[𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘]

The Department of Agriculture (DA) - CALABARZON is looking for one (1) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐈 (SG 18), one (1) 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐈 (SG 11), one (1) 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 (SG 8 ), and one (1) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭.

Please refer to the official Facebook post below for duties and responsibilities, qualifications, and competencies.

To express your interest in any of the positions, please submit a formal application addressed to:

OIC-Regional Executive Director Fidel L. Libao, MMPA
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IV CALABARZON
Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES)
Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas

Your application should be submitted as a single PDF file containing the following documents:
• Application Letter
• Resume/PDS
• Diploma
• Transcript of Records (TOR)
• CSC eligibility – professional level or PRC license

Please send the PDF file to the appropriate email addresses below, based on the position you are applying for:

✉️ Market Specialist III, Market Specialist I & Price and Supply Monitor: [email protected];

✉️ Project Evaluation Assistant:
[email protected]

cc: [email protected] / [email protected]

📅 Deadline of application is on August 9, 2024 for Market Specialist III, Market Specialist I & Price and Supply Monitor postion.

All positions will be hired under a contract of service (COS).

We’re Hiring!

MARKET SPECIALIST III (SG 18)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review, evaluate, and analyze price and supply data trends of agri-fishery commodities;
2. Prepare specifications for the design of data processing, tabulations, and metadata for research activities;
3. Perform review and validation of results of data collection and consolidation activities;
4. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly price and supply monitoring reports
5. Prepare Monthly Price and Supply Outlook of Agri-fishery Commodities
6. Analyze and interpret statistical data in order to generate trends or patterns and come up with projections based on determined variables and their relationships;
7. Provide support of market and industry research and analysis by identifying appropriate sampling and survey methodologies;
8. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data in order to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy;
9. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the result of the research; and
10. Perform other duties and functions as may be required.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agribusiness, Mathematics or related field
· At least two (2) years of relevant experience
· At least sixteen (16) hours relevant training in statistical data analysis and interpretation, simulated direct impact analysis, social research, monitoring and evaluation, technical writing and data/information management.
· Preferably with CSC eligibility – professional level or PRC license

COMPETENCIES:
· Good mathematical and skills
· Analytical and problem-solving skills
· Knowledge of office productivity tools
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Teamwork and collaborative skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Industry knowledge

MARKET SPECIALIST I (SG 11)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consolidate/maintain database of prices of all agricultural and fishery commodities at all levels of the supply chain (farmgate, wholesale and retail);
2. Assist in the review, validation and analysis of supply data trends of (inflow and outflow) of agri-fishery commodities;
3. Assist in the preparation of price report (daily, weekly and monthly reports);
4. Assist in the verification of encoded price and supply data in the Bantay Presyo Monitoring System (BPMS) andTrading Post Commodity Volume Watch (TPCVW);
5. Coordinate with the appropriate agencies/offices/bureaus to obtain regional price and supply data; and
6. Perform other functions as maybe assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and other degrees relevant to the job
· One (1) year of relevant experience
· Preferably with CSC eligibility – professional level or PRC license

COMPETENCIES:

· Oral Communication Skills
· Written Communication Skills
· Collaboration and Networking Skills
· Analytical Skills
· Interpersonal Skills
· Knowledge of Office Productivity Tools

PRICE AND SUPPLY MONITOR ( SG 8.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct regular price and supply monitoring of Agri-fishery commodities from various public and private markets,stores, supermarkets, trading posts, and other establishments in a province;
2. Encode and consolidate price and supply data in the Google sheet, Bantay Presyo Monitoring System (BPMS) and Trading Post Commodity Volume Watch (TPCVW);
3. Coordinate with the Local Government Units in gathering price and supply data;
4. Conduct of market profiling within the province;
5. Perform simple price and supply analysis;
6. Assist in the conduct of various activities related to Price Act implementation; and
7. Perform other functions as maybe assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Completion of two years’ studies in Agriculture or related field
· 1 year of relevant experience
· Preferably with CSC eligibility – subprofessional/professional level or PRC license

COMPETENCIES:

· Written communication skills
· Oral communication skills
· Interpersonal skills
· Knowledge of Office Productivity Tools
· Willing to be assigned as price and supply monitor in any province within the region
· Knowledgeable in agricultural concepts and terminologies

PROJECT EVALUATION ASSISTANT*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct data gathering such as key informant interviews, participatory rural appraisal, and focused group discussions for the implementation of the Regional Evaluation Agenda and regular field monitoring and evaluation activities;
2. Assist in the preparation (includes technical writing, entry validations, stakeholders’ consultations, meetings) of the Philippine Development Plan Results Matrix (Accomplishment Report);
3. Provide support such as technical writing, data validations (both table and field validations) in the preparation of the regional midyear and yearend report, transition reports, and other technical reports required by the DA-CO, NEDA, and other concerned offices; and
4. Perform other duties and functions as may be assigned.

Education and Required Competency

1. Graduate of Agricultural Economics
2. Expertise on technical writing and data processing/ interpretation/ visualization
3. Knowledgeable on results chain/ logical framework
4. Preferably with CSC eligibility – professional level or PRC license

To express your interest in any of the positions, please submit a formal application addressed to:

OIC-Regional Executive Director Fidel L. Libao, MMPA
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IV CALABARZON
Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES)
Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas

Your application should be submitted as a single PDF file containing the following documents:

• Application Letter
• Resume/PDS
• Diploma
• Transcript of Records (TOR)
• CSC eligibility – professional level or PRC license

Please send the PDF file to the appropriate email addresses below, based on the position you are applying for:

Market Specialist III, Market Specialist I & Price and Supply Monitor:
[email protected];

Project Evaluation Assistant:
[email protected]

cc: [email protected] / [email protected]

Deadline of application is on August 9, 2024 for Market Specialist III, Market Specialist I & Price and Supply Monitor postion.

Congratulations, Dr. Maria Eden S. Piadozo, for being appointed as a Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Agriculture!

Dr. Piadozo is a retired professor and former Chair of the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (which transitioned from the Department of Agricultural Economics). During her time, she also served as Secretary of the College of Economics and Management.

DAAE is proud of you!

We recognize these outstanding BS and PhD graduates of the UPLB Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for receiving Best Thesis awards:

The 𝐁. 𝐌. 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 is awarded to Agnes Marie Josef Vasquez, BS Agricultural Economics, for their undergraduate thesis entitled, "Regional Welfare Effects of the 2019 Rice Tariffication Law among Rice Consumers and Rice Producers in the Philippines, 2023”. This undergraduate thesis was conducted under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Cenon D. Elca.

The 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 is awarded to Vanessa T. Autor, BS Agricultural and Applied Economics, for their undergraduate thesis entitled, “Factors Affecting Willingness of Youth to Join Cooperatives in Calamba City, Laguna, 2023”. This undergraduate thesis was conducted under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Christian Paul L. Fang.

The 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡.𝐃. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 is awarded to Mai Tien Huy, Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, for their Dissertation entitled, "Economic Analysis of Adoption of Conservation Agricultural Practices Among Maize Farming Households in the Northwest Region, Vietnam". This dissertation was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Antonio Jesus A. Quilloy, Ph.D.

Congratulations!