student convention | quiz bee eliminations | stock trading game symposium | Idea generation symposium

26 january

debate eliminations | poster making contest | essay writing contest

02 february

semi-finals and finals | awarding ceremonies

09 february

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I warmly welcome all the participants of Econ-no-mix 2015.

It is such a great honor for me to lead my beloved organization in holding one of the biggest feats for high school student. Econ-no-mix is more than just an event that brings together top minds from all over the metro, it has also put a spot light on the different roles that economics plays in our society. As economists, we see the world a little different than how others see it - every thing comes in costs and benefits and of careful evaluation of every option and decision. And to be able to share this perspective with young people is truly one of the reasons why Econ-

no-mix has successfully carried on for 12 years.

As organizers, the greatest fulfillment we get from this is not from successfully holding the event but in the idea that we have shared what the UP School of Economics is teaching us and giving you young students a glimpse of what economics has to offer. With this, I congratulate each and every one of you for taking on the challenge of being part of this event.

Congratulations to the Econ-no-mix Team, to UP

OBEM and to all the winners!

Alyssa Ann AngelesVP for Academic Affairs

UP OBEM

It is with pride and pleasure that I welcome the participants and the general public to the Econ-No-Mix 2015 Count Me In: Savings as a Driver of the Financial System, spearheaded by the U.P. Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP-OBEM). This program has consistently been successful in giving high school students an excellent chance to apply Economics in very exciting and useful ways, and this year’s Econ-No-Mix promises to be even more exciting and fun. I hope that after this event, the participants truly understand the great importance of savings and finance not only to individual Filipinos, but to the country’s economy as well.

Once more, congratulations to UP-OBEM for an excellent job in creating this opportunity for high school students to participate, share and learn. I am truly impressed by your dedication to your peers, to the community at large, and to the School of Economics. I may no longer be your faculty adviser, but I remain very proud of you all and honored that you allow me to be part of the organization’s activities.

Dr. Agustin ArcenasProfessorUP School of Economics

MESSAGES

I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all the student and teacher participants of Econ-No-Mix! For years, this event has inspired and empowered the brightest young minds in the country by providing the venue to integrate economics principles and issues into real life situations. This 2015, with the theme Count Me In: Savings as a Driver of the Financial System, Econ-No-Mix will once again aim to empower the youth by highlighting the vital role of savings to individuals and to the economy.

I am privileged to be a part of this event, as an organizer and as a contestant years ago, which fuelled my passion for economics. I hope that this year’s Econ-No-Mix may be able to impart the importance of economics and its practical applications to the youth.

Congratulations in advance to the winners! Kudos to UP OBEM for fulfilling the organization’s commitment to be of service to the studentry and to promote academic excellence through this event.

Francis Louis JosePresidentUP OBEM

Individual Top ScorerQuiz BeeEcon-No-Mix 2011

Francis Louis JosePresident

UP OBEM

MESSAGES

The UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM) is a duly recognized socio-academic student organization based in the School of Economics, University of the Philippines – Diliman and is an active member of the Junior Philippine Economics Society (JPES). This year, UP OBEM highlights its role as the sole business-oriented organization in the UP School of Economics, providing events helmed from both business and economics environments, enriching the need for events that can

cater to both disciplines.

In achieving this, UP OBEM is once again holding the largest economics convention for high school students - the Econ-No-Mix. Thrice awarded by the JPES as the Best Organizational Activity nationwide, it aims to promote economics by introducing different economic concepts to various fields, and features different competitions starring young minds which will

later shape the future of the country.

ABOUT ECON-NO-MIX

2009

in the recent years

E c o n o m i c s a n d t h e I n t e r n at i o n a l L a b o r M a r k e t : B r a i n D r a i n o r E c o n o m i c G a i n ?

January 26 & February 2, 2009

2010Ta r a n a sa N ayo n: Em pow er i n g t h e R eg i o n s T h ro u g h Effect i v e Lea d ers h i p

February 8 & 10, 2010

2011D i s m a n t l i n g C o r r u p t i o n : S t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e V i g i l a n c e f o r G o o d G o v e r n a n c e

January 31 & February 7, 2011

THROUGH THE YEARS

2012G r e e n o vat i o n : Cata ly z i n g t h e D aw n f o r S u s ta i n a b l e E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t

January 30 & February 6, 2012

2013 H y p e r l i n k e d : A c c e l e r at i n g E c o n o m i c s t h r o u g h

I n f o r m at i o n T e c h n o l o gyJanuary 14, 28 & February 4, 2013

THROUGH THE YEARS

2014 M I n d s e t : u n d e rs ta n d i n g t h e i n f l u e n c e o f m e d i a o n c o n s u m e r b e h av i o rJanuary 20, February 3 & 10, 2014

THROUGH THE YEARS

This year, Econ-no-mix 2015 is themed, “Count Me In: Savings As A Driver of the Financial System,” to be held on January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2015 at the UP School of Economics, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The event aims to discuss the various gears of the Philippine financial system and what economic theories influence this very important mechanism. It will have a practical focus on financial intermediaries and

provide insight on the benefits of saving and investing.

ECON-NO-MIX

2015

d ay 1 ProgramRegistrationSettling DownOpening PrayerOpening RemarksIntroduce first speakerSPEAKER: Introduction to FinanceOpen Forum for First SpeakerAwarding of 1st SpeakerIntroduce second speakerSPEAKERS: PDIC Awareness and BankingOpen Forum for Second SpeakerAwarding of 2nd SpeakerIntroduce Third SpeakerSPEAKER: Application Open ForumAwarding of SpeakerGameClosing and Final Reminders

Time8:00-8:458:45-9:009:00-9:059:05-9:109:10-9:159:15-9:459:45-9:559:55-10:0010:00-10:0510:05-10:3510:35-10:4510:45-10:5010:50-10:5510:55-11:25 11:25-11:3511:35-11:4011:40-11:5511:55-12:00

PROGRAMFLOW

The Student’s Convention shall be a half day event on January, 26. 2015, to be held at the UP School ofEconomics. Notable individuals from the field of Finance and Financial Economics will be invited to talk about the financial system, the bank and the importance of saving and investment. The convention serves as an avenue for students to understand the financial system and aims to inculcate important economic values such as saving money and making

productive investments at a young age.

s t u d e n t s ' c o n v e n t i o n

The Quiz Bee Competition will be divided into three parts: the elimination round on January 26, 2015, the semifinals, and the finals both happening on the 9th of February 2015. The quiz bee will cover the following fields: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Money and Banking, History of Economics, and Current Events. Students’ technical knowledge of various Economic concepts, models, and theories are put to the test as teams from different schools compete for the top spot.

q u i z b e e c o m p e t i t i o n

The Essay Writing Contest lets students showcase their technical writing skills and incorporate Economic concepts in their essays while being guided by a specific theme related to the overall theme of EconNoMix 2015. The contest proper will be on February 2, 2015 at the UP School of Economics.

e s say - w r i t i n g c o n t e s t

The Poster Making Contest creates an avenue for students to showcase their creativity and artistic skills, and express Economics through artworks while being guided by aspecific theme related to the

p o s t e r - m a k i n g c o n t e s t

SUBEVENTS

The Asian Parliamentary Debate Competition aims to let students develop their communication skills and critical thinking and will be in partnership with the UP Debate Society.This year’s debate competition will be divided into 3 parts: the elimination round happening on February 2, 2015, the semifinals, and the finals both happening on the 9th of February 2015.

d e b at e c o m p e t i t i o n

The Idea Generation Competition, in partnership with leading institutions and businesses, will be an avenue for students to test their creativity and critical thinking for they will be asked to provide innovative solutions to these real world problems. The event is divided into two parts: The Idea Generation Symposium happening on the 26th of January 2015 at the UP School of Economics and will be facilitated by the partner company and where students will be provided with information and tips in generating solutions to the problem assigned for the competition,

and the competition proper following the symposium.

i d e a g e n e r at i o n c o m p e t i t i o n

The Stock Trading Game will be in partnership with the Philippine Stock Exchange and will start on January 26, 2015 until February 9, 2015. There will be a symposium on the 26th of January 2015 at the UP School of Economics, a crash course facilitated by the Philippine Stock Exchange, wherein students will learn the dynamics of the market and the basics of trading stocks. This will increase the students’ awareness of the importance of the stock market in the economy and will help them appreciate this activity.

s t o c k t r a d i n g g a m e

overall theme of EconNoMix 2015. The contest proper will be on February 2, 2015 at the UP School of Economics.2015. The contest proper will be on February 2, 2015 at the UP School of Economics.

SUBEVENTS

Dr. Reside finished Bachelor of Arts, Major in Management Economics in the Ateneo De Manila University. He finished his Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree in Fordham University, Bronx USA. As a teacher of Macroeconomics and Money and Banking in the UP School of Economics, Dr. Reside will pro-vide the theoretical foundation of the financial market as an introduction to the topic of the convention.

Atty. Lopez finished Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication in the Univer-sity of the Philippines-Diliman. She finished her Law Degree in the San Beda College of Law, and her Master’s of Law in the same college. As a native of Davao, she has worked alongside their local government for quite some time. She is currently a Department Manager in the InsShe will provide the meth-ods on how the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation gives an impact to high school students about their company.

Mr. Suguitan finished Bachelor of Arts in Economics in the University of Santo Tomas, and since then, underwent various sponsored local and international trainings and seminars about banking and management. In 1994, he assumed a regular position at PDIC in 1994 at the Planning and Research Department, then moved to Office of the Executive Vice President and then eventually to his current post. He is currently the Officer-In-Charge of PDIC’s Bank Statistics Department (BSD) and Department Manager of Examination and Resolution Support Department (ERSD). He is going to impart his knowl-edge about banking.

Ms. Laroya graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from GLOBAL City Innovative College. As a registered financial planner, she founded the TheWiseLiving.com and YoungPinoyMillionaire.com, both websites aim to empower young Filipino professionals regarding money management and early investing without the boring financial jargons. She’s also a Licensed Financial Advisor and Certified Investment Solicitor affiliated with Sun Life Financial of Canada (Philippines). She also works as a colum-nist for the Life and Style and Business Section of Rappler.com, MoneySense Magazine, Brighter Life Philippines, LifeHack.org, Under30CEO.com and WhenInManila.com. She’s a personal finance advocate and was featured on ANCs “On The Money”and interviewed on TV5’s “Trabaho Lang with Cherie Mercado” to name a few. She also authored the book “OMG! Where Did Your Sweldo Go? 9 Secret Sweldo Tips to be A 20-Something Millionaire”. She will be talking about the benefits of saving and early investing as well as her per-sonal experiences as an investor.

Atty. ZuleikaLopez

Christopher Suguitan

LianneMarthaLaroya

Dr. RenatoReside Jr.

SPEAKERS & JUDGES

A professorial lecturer at the UP School of Economics. She obtained her Ph.D. in Food Research (Applied Economics) from Stanford University Food Research Institute. An Economist, human development specialist,

and health specialist for 26 years at the World Bank.

An assistant professor at the UP School of Economics. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. His research interests include repeated games, self-fulfilling crisis,

common p-belief, contract theory and auction theory.

An assistant professor at the UP School of Economics. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Economics, graduated Summa cum laude, as well as her master’s degree in Economics at the UP School of Economics. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, River-

side. Her research interest is macroeconomics.

Graduated cum laude for his Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication in 2004 and received his Masteral four years later, Prof. Jamandre heads the Office of Scholarships and Student Services and teaches Speech Com-

munication classes under the UP College of Arts and Letters.

is the CEO of IdeasXMachina, a very successful advertising agency based in Pasig City. Formed in June 25, 2009, this 5-year independent agency has partnered with several of the country’s most notable clients such as: Asia Brewery Inc., Pepsi-Tropicana, Makati Medical Center, Philippine Star, Pilipino Star Ngayon, SM Men and SM Youth, Pasig City Govern-ment, and the Muntinlupa City Government. Mr. Domingo has a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and is part of the UA&P 10 Most Outstanding Citizens of Muntinlupa for MalakingMunti, a youth

club for street children.

Mr. Fabie is the Marketing Director (and Co-Owner) of Burger Compa-ny PH, a unique burger-bacon-boardgames diner located in Scout Reyes, corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City. Mr. Fabie is also the Head of Sales & Quezon City Branch Manager of the Gaming Library, and Key Accounts Manager for Kingslanding Trading. He holds a bachelor’s degree in A.B. Organizational Communication from De La Salle University - Manila, and is also an active boardgamer in GG -

Greenhills Gaming.

Dr. Teresa Ho

Dr. SarahLynneDaway

Dr. Romeo Matthew Balanquit

Prof. NielKennethjamandre

ThirdDomingo

FrancisFabie

SPEAKERS & JUDGES

Dr. Geoffrey Ducanes is a professor at the UP School of Economics teaching Mathematical Economics and Thesis Seminar classes for undergraduate stu-dents. He was recently awarded as the Outstanding Young Scientist in the field of Economics. (http://www.econ.upd.edu.ph/archive/news/prof-jeff-ducanes-is-outstanding-young-scientist/)

Mr. Jose Wendell Capili is currently a professor at the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the UP College of Arts and Letters. He also published 6 books and more than 300 articles across different countries and received Carlos Palanca, Cultural Center of the Philippines, UST and UP Ga-wad Chancellor awards for his poetry and essays as well as scholarships, grants and fellowships from Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Hong Kong, Philippine, Australian and British governments. (http://pages.upd.edu.ph/capili)

Ms. Jacqueline Anne Lozano graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She is currently a professor in the UP College of Fine Arts and is an instructor for figure drawing classes in a Figure Drawn Art Workshop. She has worked as a painter, illustrator or a designer for companies like Ayala Land and Proctor and Gamble Philippines, and has showcased her artworks in several exhibits.

Mr. Jose Alberto Tañedo is a professor in the UP College of Fine Arts. He handles courses in Advertising Design, Editorial Design, Photography and Production for Electronic media. He is also currently the head of the National Committee for the Visual Arts (NCVA) of the National Commission for Cul-ture and the Arts (NCCA). He has worked as a photographer and designer for various projects and has showcased his photographs in several exhibits.

She is a member of the faculty of the UP College of Fine Arts and is one of the judges for this year’s poster-making competition

Dr.GeoffreyDucanes

JoseWendell

Capili

Prof.Jackie

Lozano

Prof.Joey

Tanedo

Prof.Joy Ilagan

SPEAKERS & JUDGES

Avcom is an organization based in the UP College of Fine Arts that caters mostly to Visual Communication majors. They seek to help, guide, and teach their members more about the college and the curriculum itself through various projects.

The UP Journalism Club (UPJC) is an academic, non-profit, non-stock and non-polit-ical organization based at the College of Mass Communication in the University of the Philippines Diliman. It was founded in October 1954 at the College of Arts and Sciences.As one of the oldest organizations in the University, as well as being the oldest student organization in the college, UPJC has been imbibing its tradition of critical thought and action for 59 years and counting.

The UP Debate Society (UPDS) is the official representative of UP Diliman to local and-international debate and public speaking competitions and fora. Its goal is to encourage the fearless and critical analysis of relevant issues in the Philippines as well as in the inter-national scene. UPDS was established in October 1993 as a full-fledged organization ded-icated to debating excellence.In its twenty-one years of existence, the Society has received numerous debate and public speaking achievements both in local and international tour-naments, including 11 National Championships and the 2013 Asian Championship.

The UP Association of Business Administration Majors (UP ABAM) is an academic or-ganization based in the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, University of the Philip-pines-Diliman. Founded in 1991, it is exclusively composed of BS BA students, who all hold the potential of becoming outstanding managers, business executives, and industry leaders. UP ABAM continues to uphold its aim of developing managerial and leadership skills among its members through its value-adding projects and activities.

PARTNERORGS

UP ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJORSpartner for idea generation

up debate societypartner for debate

up journalism clubpartner foressay writing

UP association of visual communicatorspartner for poster making

PARTNERORGS

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