Philippine Economic Society (PES)
Who can become a PES member?
Individuals 21 years of age or older who have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree in economics or who, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, have shown sufficient familiarity and understanding of the science of economics to warrant admission to the Society
Membership Fees
| Membership Type | Fee | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Membership | Php 12,000 | |
| Annual Membership (renewal)* | Php 1,800 | This discounted rate is effective only until 31 December 2022; afterwards, the regular rate of Php 2,000 will apply. |
| Annual Membership (new member) | Php 2,000 | |
| Graduate Student Membership | Php 500 |
* Note: The discounted rate for annual membership renewal is only for PES members who had paid their membership dues for the year 2022, and are renewing their membership for 2023.
All annual regular and student membership fees paid until 30 September 2023 are effective until 31 December 2023.
Why become a PES member?
Benefits of affiliated economists
- Free electronic copies of the newly-released issues of the Philippine Review of Economics journal
- The right to vote in the PES elections
- Discount on registration fees for PES conferences and training
- Discount on registration fees for conferences and training organized by the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC)
- Eligibility to apply for the PSSC Travel Assistance Program
- Priority application to the PSSC Research Award Program
- Eligibility to be nominated for the PSSC Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award
- Discounted rate for PSSC-SSERB ethics review for research undertaken by PES members
How to Join PES
Accomplish the online membership form. Further instructions will be sent to your e-mail after you have accomplished the online form.
Alternatively, you may download and accomplish the printable membership form before proceeding to payment.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES:
Online Payment
Pay your membership online through the button below:
Pay through bank deposit/transfer and send a clear copy of the deposit slip to pes.eaea@gmail.com:
- Account name: Philippine Economic Society, Inc.
- Account number: 002281-0007-08
- Bank branch: BPI - U.P. Techno Hub
Send a clear copy of your deposit slip, the accomplished membership form, and a valid student ID or proof of enrollment (for student membership applicants) to pes.eaea@gmail.com.
Cash payment
Visit us at 2/F Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Quezon City to register and pay by cash. You may also register and pay by cash during PES events such as conferences, fora, and symposia. Student membership applicants must present their valid student ID or proof of enrollment.