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59th Annual Meeting and Conference

59th

Building Back Better: Harnessing Digitalization Towards a Transformed Philippines

11-12 November 2021 | Virtual Conference

In view of the restrictions on mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all plenary and breakout sessions of the 59th PES Annual Meeting and Conference will be held online.

Already marking a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with brighter prospects owing to the development of a vaccine, the world faces two major challenges: (1) continuing to manage COVID-19 and its emerging mutations; and, (2) jumpstarting the global economy.  Measures taken to control the spread of COVID-19 took its toll on market economies, while the necessary shift to a digital economy reshaped the way goods and services are provided and magnified the existent digital divide across income groups in society. This digital divide impacts social, economic and financial inclusion, causing scarring and affecting human capital and infrastructure development, investments necessary for inclusive growth.  This year's PES Conference showcases these issues and aims to turnout ideas to pave the way for social, economic and financial inclusion, under a new fiscal and monetary consensus.

For inquiries:

The PES Secretariat

c/o Philippine Social Science Council
Tel No.: (632) 8-929-2671
Email: pes.eaea@gmail.com

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    Conference Program

    10 November 2021, Wednesday

    8:30-10:00 AM

    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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    Meeting ID: 834 4890 0602
    Passcode: 370001

    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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    Webinar ID: 997 4728 3791
    Passcode: 270050

    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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    Meeting ID: 843 0078 1886
    Passcode: moveasone

    10:30-12:00 PM

    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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    Meeting ID: 607 037 5906
    Passcode: 9sivJS

    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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    Meeting ID: 893 6477 3236
    Passcode: 56677462

    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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    Meeting ID: 857 1204 1288
    Passcode: 093203

     

    11 November 2021, Thursday

    8:00-10:30 AM

    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

    11:00-12:30 PM

    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

    1:30-3:00 PM

    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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    Webinar ID: 878 7253 1122
    Passcode:  FNFPH

    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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    3:30-5:00 PM

    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

    5:30-7:00 PM

    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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    Meeting ID: 883 1435 9686
    Passcode: 163997

    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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    Meeting ID: 840 0115 4408
    Passcode: 59PESMTG

    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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    Meeting ID: 607 037 5906
    Passcode: 9sivJS

     

    12 November 2021, Friday

    8:30-10:00 AM

    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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    Meeting ID: 937 6407 0159
    Passcode: 00059

    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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    Meeting ID: 834 6273 1540
    Passcode: pes2021

    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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    Meeting ID: 940 7604 4761
    Passcode: ADBgvc#1

    10:30-12:00 PM

    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

    1:00-2:30 PM

    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

    2:30-3:00 PM

    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

    3:00-5:00 PM

    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

    All plenary sessions will be held via Zoom Webinar (for PES members) and livestreamed on the PES Facebook page. Zoom registration links will be sent to PES members via email.

    Parallel sessions will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Joining links for each session will be posted on the conference website under the 'Program and Speakers' tab.

    For PES Members:

    1. You will receive the Zoom Webinar registration links and other details through email. Sign up through the registration link of the plenary session you wish to join.
    2. Upon confirmation of the Secretariat, you will receive the joining link for the session for which you registered.

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    Submission of Proposals

    Individuals or institutions interested in organizing breakout sessions must have the capability to virtually host the organized session for 1.5 hours, preferably through Zoom.

    They must submit a session proposal in one (1) Word document file, which includes the following:

    • session title and a 150-word maximum session abstract;
    • titles and abstracts of each paper presentation; and
    • list of session participants (chair/moderator, paper presenters/speakers, and/or discussants), including their names, institutional affiliations, positions, and email addresses.

    You may download the suggested template by clicking here.

    The deadline for submission of session proposals is on 31 July 2021. Session proposals must be submitted through the submission form by clicking the button below.

    Go to Submission Form

    Review and Acceptance of Proposals

    Session proposals shall undergo review and vetting  by the scientific committee.  PES shall issue notices of acceptance on 31 August 2021.  Papers presented in the different sessions may be submitted for possible publication in the Philippine Review of Economics.

    Timetable

    Submission of session proposals 31 July 2021
    Notification of session acceptance 31 August 2021
    Deadline of confirmation 15 September 2021