59th Annual Meeting and Conference

Session A1
Better Governance for Economic Recovery: Enhancing Public Policy through Institution Building and Effective Legislation

Organized by:
Ivyrose S. Baysic, Ateneo Policy Center Head, Ateneo School of Government

Philippine Conglomerates and their Role in Promoting Inclusive Development, Mary Sofia J. Manalo, Ateneo Policy Center

Improving Customs Governance through Data Analytics: Evidenced-Bases Policy Making at the Bureau of Customs, Paul Neilmer M. Feliciano, Ateneo Policy Center

Exploring Land Value Capture Potential in Metro Manila’s MRT-3: A Simulation Exercise, Enrique J. Martinez, De La Salle University & Patricia Marcella A. Evita, Ateneo Policy Center

Moderator: Jean Rebecca Labios, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

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Session A2
Digitalization, Mobility, and Inclusive Business post-COVID 19

Organized by:
Christopher Ed Caboverde, Research Associate, Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness, Asian Institute of Management

Journey to Recovery and the Next Normal for Philippine MSMEs, John Paul Flaminiano, AIM Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness

Decomposing the role of mobility restrictions in controlling COVID-19 outcomes: A regional level study of the Philippines, Ammielou Gaduena, AIM Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness

Inclusive Business and Post-Pandemic Recovery: A Survival Analysis, Maribel Daño-Luna, University of Sydney

Moderator: Regina Yvette Romero, Research Associate, Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness, Asian Institute of Management

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Session A3
Building A Better Normal for Public Transport in the Philippines

Organized by:
Kenneth Isaiah I. Abante, Research Faculty, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University

The Systemic Shortage in Philippine Public Transportation: The Impact of the Infrastructure Flagship Project Pipeline on the Mobility Needs of the Greater Capital Region and Recommendations to Bridge the Gap, Katreena Chang, Move as One Coalition

Move People, Not Just Cars: Correcting the systemic underfunding in national road-based public transport in the Philippines (2010 - 2021), Zy-za Nadine Suzara, Institute for Leadership Empowerment, and Democracy

Biyahenihan for a Better Normal: Investing in Philippine Public Transport in 2022 and Beyond, Robert Y. Siy, Jr., Move as One Coalition

Moderators: Kenneth Isaiah I. Abante, Ateneo de Manila University & Hya Bendana, Move as One Coalition

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Session B1
Ushering Towards a Brighter Post-Pandemic Economy

Organized by:
McReynald II S. Banderlipe, Candidate for PhD Economics, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Rice Buffer Stock Maintenance Post-Rice Tariffication Law (RA11203): An Application of a Partial Equilibrium model for Buffer Stock Level Optimization, Mary Gillian Santos, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Investigating Social Mobility Factors: The Case of Selected Barangays in Baguio City, Jem Marie Nario, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Theoretical Note on the Implication of Issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Aris C. Zoleta, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Moderator: McReynald II S. Banderlipe, School of Economics, De La Salle University

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Session B2
A Rethinkling of Human Resource and Health Issues

Organized by:
Ma. Christina F. Epetia, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines School of Economics

An Analysis of the Economics of Psychological Entitlement in the Workplace, Glacer Vasquez, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Globalization and the Narrowing of the Gender Gap in Labor Markets, Miguel Antonio Estrada, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Teaching position and school outcomes: empirical evidence in the Philippines, Irene Arzadon, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Re-thinking the hospital: an analytic model of agent-led production, Miharu JM Kimwell, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Moderator: Ma. Christina F. Epetia, University of the Philippines School of Economics

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Session B3
Special Topics in Economics

Redistributive Policy Shocks and Monetary Policy with Heterogeneous Agents, Chetan Ghate, Indian Statistical Institute

The COVID 19 Pandemic Response: The Challenges and Initiatives of Local Government Unit of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, Joann D. Lim, Bukidnon State University

Moderator: Alice Joan G. Ferrer, University of the Philippines-Visayas

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Opening Session
Building Back Better the Philippine Economy

Opening Remarks

Dr. Faith Christian Q. Cacnio, President, Philippine Economic Society

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Dr. Dean S. Karlan, Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance, Northwestern University & President, Innovations for Poverty Action

Panelists

Ms. Cecilia C. Borromeo, President and CEO, Land Bank of the Philippines
Mr. Jose Emmanuel Hilado, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Union Bank of the Philippines
Dr. Eli Remolona, Professor of Finance and Director of Central Banking, Asia School of Business
Dr. Souleymane Coulibaly, Lead Economist and Program Leader for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, World Bank

Panel Moderator

Dr. Alvin P. Ang, Professor, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Plenary Session I
Competition, Inclusion, and Growth in the Post-Pandemic Digital Era

Sponsored and organized by: Philippine Competition Commission

Main Presenter

Dr. Tetsushi Sonobe, Dean, Asian Development Bank Institute

Panelists

Mr. Benjamin Azada, Chief Strategy Officer, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Christopher Monterola, Executive Managing Director, ACCeSS@AIM, Asian Institute of Management
Ms. Ng Ee Kia, Assistant Chief Executive, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Dr. Arsenio Balisacan, Chairperson, Philippine Competition Commission

Moderator

Dr. Sarah Lynne Daway-Ducanes, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Session C1
Build Back Better: Business and Human Rights

Sponsored and organized by:
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Philippines

UN Guiding Principles on BHR, Roberto Cadiz, Commission on Human Rights

Who peels your garlic: Inside Manila’s informal economy, Geela Garcia, Multimedia Journalist

Singapore: A solution to maid abuse?, Rachel Genevieve Chia, Journalist

Children of the deep: Child Labor in the PH has sunk even lower to uncharted depths, Marielle Lucenio, BusinessWorld

New Law on Sexual Harassment in the workplace in Vietnam: Significant but insufficient, Tran Vu, Stepforward Education, Vietnam

Moderator: Vanessa Steinmetz, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Southeast and East Asia

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Session C2
Safeguarding the Path to Recovery

Sponsored and organized by:
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The BSP’s Forecasting and Policy Analysis System, Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja, Sarah Jane T. Alarcon-Castañares, Jasmin E. Dacio, Jan Christopher G. Ocampo & Mark Rex R. Romaraog, Department of Economic Research, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Networks, Systemic Risks, and Macroprudential Policy: The Objective of Financial Stability, Johnny Noe E. Ravalo, Office of Systemic Risk Management, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

What Drives Expectations in the Philippines? Insights from a Household Survey, Faith Cacnio & Joselito Basilio, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Moderator: Jade T. Redoblado, Department of Economic Research, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Session C3
Energy Economics: Natural Gas, Electric Vehicles, Forced Outages, and Forward Markets

Organized by:
Majah-Leah V. Ravago, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Gauging the Market Potential for Natural Gas among Philippine Manufacturing Firms, Karl Robert L. Jandoc, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Can Electric Vehicles Thrive in the Philippines?, Renzi G. Frias, University of the Philippines School of Statistics & J. Kathleen P. Magadia, Gas Policy and Development Project

Reliability and Forced Outages: Survival Analysis with Recurrent Events, Majah-Leah V. Ravago, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Competition with Forward Market for Electricity: A Laboratory Experiment in Aid of Improving Market Design in the Philippines, Paolo Lorenzo Tejano, University of Oxford

Moderator: Majah-Leah V. Ravago, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

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Plenary Session II
Digital Transformation in the Philippines: Challenges and Opportunities

Sponsored and organized by: De La Salle University School of Economics

Presenters

Transforming the Education Sector through Digitalization, Dr. Raymund Sison, University Fellow and Full Professor, De La Salle University

Intellectual Property in the Knowledge-Based Economy, Atty. Christopher Cruz, Manager, Innovation and Technology Office & Director, Intellectual Property Office, De La Salle University

How can we harness the power of digital trade to the benefit of smallholder farmers?, Dr. Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization

Opportunities and Risks in Digital Services Trade, Dr. Tereso S. Tullao, Jr., University Fellow, Professor Emeritus of Economics & Director, Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies, De La Salle University

How ready are we? Measuring the Philippines' readiness for digital trade integration with the Asia Pacific, Dr. Francis Mark A. Quimba, Research Fellow, Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Moderator

Dr. Alellie B. Sobreviñas, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Research and Advanced Studies, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Session D1
Online Technologies to Shorten the Philippine Food and Agricultural Supply Chain: Prospects in the New Normal

Organized by:
Julieta A. Delos Reyes, Department Chair, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines-Los Baños

Transforming Food and Agricultural Value Chains Through E-Commerce Revolution, Thomas Reardon, University of Michigan

Social Enterprises as Farmer’s Bridges to the Digital Divide: The Case of GlowCorp, Bernie M. Berondo, Global Organic and Wellness Corporation

Moderator: Charis Mae T. Neric, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of the Philippines-Los Baños

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Session D2
Bank Stability and Efficiency, Remittances and the Macroeconomy

Organized by:
Jovi C. Dacanay, Assistant Professor and Doctoral Program Director, University of Asia and the Pacific

True or Spurious Long Memory: The Case of the Philippine Equities Market, Geraldine B. Wambangco,University of Asia and the Pacific

Macro Stress Testing of the Philippines' Top 10 UKBs: An Analysis of the Effect of Economic Distress on the Bank's Credit Quality, Michaela Nicole Meriño, University of Asia and the Pacific

Does Income Diversification Contribute to Achieving Bank Efficiency and Stability in Period of Increased Competition?, Ella Mae O. Leonida, University of Asia and the Pacific

Remittances, Financial and Governance Institutions and Income Inequality in Developing Economies, Sarah Lynne S. Daway-Ducanes, University of the Philippines School of Economics & Romeo Matthew T. Balanquit, University of Asia and the Pacific

OFW Remittances, Philippine Macroeconomy and COVID-19, Jovi C. Dacanay, University of Asia and the Pacific

Moderator: Peter Lee U, University of Asia and the Pacific

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Session D3
Enduring Issues in an Open Economy: Trade, Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Organized by:
Karl Robert L. Jandoc, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Navigating global value chains amid trade wars and pandemics: The Philippine experience, Adrian Mendoza, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Measuring the possible effects of large trade blocs using a quantitative trade model, Anthony Sabarillo, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Are Exchange Rates More Volatile with Greater Uncertainty? Evidence from the PHP/USD Exchange Rate Using GARCH-MIDAS Models, Marvin Kyle M. Abreu, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Assessing the impacts of inflation targeting on inflation rates and volatility: A synthetic control method approach, Ludigil Garces, University of the Philippines School of Economics

A Combined Incidence Analysis of the Tax and Expenditure Policies in the Philippines: A Combined Incidence Analysis of the Tax and Expenditure Policies in the Philippines, Mae Hyacinth Kiocho, University of the Philippines School of Economics

Moderator: Karl Robert L. Jandoc, University of the Philippines School of Economics

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Session D4
Looking into the Methodological Approaches in Addressing Issues for Sustainable Economic Development

Organized by:
McReynald II S. Banderlipe, Candidate for PhD Economics, School of Economics, De La Salle University

Evaluating predictability of Vector Autoregressive models: A study on the relationship of global oil prices and the Philippine macroeconomy, Benette Louie E. Rivera, De La Salle University School of Economics

The economic solutions to legal problems: A peek into the realm of Fair Use, Daniel S. Hofileña, De La Salle University School of Economics

Agribusiness Value Chain of Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) through Participatory Rural Appraisal, Crop Accounting, and Financial Analysis amidst COVID-19 Crisis in Partido District, Camarines Sur, Philippines, Michael P. Vale, De La Salle University School of Economics/Partido State University

Moderator: Louie Jay Trapa, School of Economics, De La Salle University

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Session E1
Economic Issues: Exchange Rates, Employment, Labor Protection, and COVID-19

Sponsored and organized by:
Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development/Ateneo de Manila University Department of Economics

How do Exchange Rates Affect the Big One? An Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Exchange Rates on RCEP Exports using Gravity Model, Jose Adlai M. Tancangco, Ateneo de Manila University Department of Economics/Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The Employment of Women with Children During Hard Lockdowns: Evidence from the Philippines, Geoffrey M. Ducanes, Ateneo de Manila University Department of Economics & Vincent Jerald Ramos, Hertie School of Governance

Life after the pandemic: Pursuing economic recovery through labor protection, CJ Castillo, Ateneo de Manila University Department of Economics & Marjorie Muyrong, La Trobe University

Economic Losses from COVID-19 Cases in the Philippines: A Dynamic Model of Health and Economic Policy Trade-offs, Joselito Tan Sescon & Cymon Kayle Lubangco, Ateneo de Manila University

Moderator: Cielito Habito, Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development

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Session E2
Harnessing Digitalization Opportunities in Agricultural Value Chains

Sponsored and organized by:
DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development

Unravelling Traceability in the Cacao Supply Chain Management: Insights from Cacao Farmers in Davao Region, Gilbert Gordo, University of Southeastern Philippines

Leveraging Existing Gender Relations to Optimize the Gains from Value-Adding Opportunities: The Case of Cacao Value Chain in Davao City, Mitchiko A. Lopez, University of the Philippines-Mindanao

Harnessing Digital Technologies for the Delivery of Market-related Services in the Agricultural Value Chain: The Case of DOSTPCAARRD’s Agri-Aqua Business Hub, Meliza F. Abeleda, DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development

Rapid Market Appraisal Towards Value Chain Development of Underutilized Fruits (Guava, Soursop, Sugar Apple and Tamarind) in the Philippines, Tessa Lyrene DC. Lantican, DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development

Moderator: Princess Alma B. Ani, DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development

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Session E3
Can Digital G2P Payments be the Future of Cash Transfer Programming?

Organized by:
Nasserena Sampaco-Baddiri, Country Director, Innovations for Poverty Action Philippines

Monitoring Digital Financial Payments of Cash Transfers in the Philippines, Cesi Cruz, Department of Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles

COVID-19 G2P Cash-Transfer Payments Case Study: Philippines, Yoonyoung Cho, The World Bank

Digitization of Government to People Cash Transfers: Understanding Beneficiaries’ Experiences, Kathryn Glynn-Broderick, Innovations for Poverty Action

Moderator: Nasserena Sampaco-Baddiri, Innovations for Poverty Action Philippines

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Session E4
Global Value Chains: Beyond Production

Organized by:
Elisabetta Gentile, Economist, Asian Development Bank

Global value chains in the era of slowbalization, Christian Jabagat, Asian Development Bank

Plugging into Global Value Chains of Service Industry: The Experience of the Philippines, Laura Fermo, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Nexus of Technology Adoption, Global Value Chains, and E-Commerce: The Case of Asia, Jong Woo Kang, Asian Development Bank

Is participation in global value chains driving income convergence in developing Asia? A task-based accounting approach, Elisabetta Gentile, Asian Development Bank

Moderator: Abdul Abiad, Asian Development Bank

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Plenary Session III
Harnessing Digitalization for Economic and Financial Literacy

in celebration of Economic and Financial Literacy Week 2021

Panelists

Dr. Edna Villa, Assistant Governor, Payments and Currency Development Sub-sector, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Mr. Ho Suu Wei, APAC Public Policy and Economic Graph Director, LinkedIn
Mr. John Januszczak, President and CEO, UBX Philippines
Ms. Salve Duplito, TV Anchor, Managing Editor and Head Writer, ABS-CBN News Channel

Moderator

Dr. Kevin C. Chua, Senior Economist, World Bank

Plenary Session IV
AmBisyon Natin 2040 in the New Normal

Sponsored and organized by: National Economic and Development Authority

Main Presenter

Usec. Rosemarie G. Edillon, Undersecretary for Policy and Planning, National Economic and Development Authority

Panelists

Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Chairperson, Philippine Competition Commission
Dr. Emmanuel F. Esguerra, Former Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority
Ms. Patricia Marcella Evite, Founder, EKonsepto & Researcher, Ateneo Policy Center
Ms. Maria Charina I. Quiwa, Working Mom & Information Officer V, National Economic and Development Authority

Moderator

Ms. Nerrisa T. Esguerra, Director IV, National Economic and Development Authority
Mr. Reynaldo R. Cancio, Director IV, National Economic and Development Authority

General Membership Meeting

for PES Members only

President's Report

Dr. Faith Christian Q. Cacnio, President, Philippine Economic Society

Treasurer's Report

Dr. Kevin C. Chua, Treasurer, Philippine Economic Society

Membership Report

Dr. Sarah Lynne S. Daway-Ducanes, Secretary, Philippine Economic Society

Closing Session
Towards a Transformed Philippines

Panelists

Usec. Rafaelita M. Aldaba, Undersecretary for the Competitiveness and Innovation Group, Department of Trade and Industry
Mr. Vince Yamat, Managing Director, 917 Ventures
Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr., Chancellor, University of the Philippines-Los Baños

Virtual Launch of The Philippine Review of Economics Issue in Honor of Dr. Benito J. Legarda

Oath-taking of Young Economists Honor Society Batch 2021

Oath-taking of New PES Members

Announcement of Election Results

Closing Remarks

Dr. Charlotte Justine Diokno-Sicat, Vice President, Philippine Economic Society