Young Economists' Convention

🌏 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥-𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞
By Raphael Mark Abes

While urban students start their day online, many in rural areas still travel just to catch a signal. The gap isn’t caused by technology—it’s about access, opportunity, and investment in human capital.

Project CONNECT equips students in rural communities with digital skills in freelancing, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and more through their high school curriculum. By empowering the next generation, we create a ripple effect of job readiness, mentorship, and economic growth that uplifts entire communities 💻✨

The digital divide can be closed one student, one skill, and one community at a time.

Read the full article here:
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the organization, the School of Economics, or De La Salle University. The author has ensured that the information presented is accurate and well-researched, but readers are encouraged to consult additional sources for further context.

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What if progress isn’t only found in rising skylines, but also in the quiet strength of rural communities finally given the chance to grow? 🌱🏙️

For decades, development in the Philippines has been concentrated in major cities, leaving many rural areas struggling to access the same basic opportunities in education, healthcare, transport, and connectivity. As more Filipinos migrate in search of better livelihoods, families are separated, and entire communities are left behind.

Challenging us to rethink this reality, the 24th Young Economists’ Convention (YEC) proudly presents the latest featured entry of the Young Economists’ Advocacy (YEA), entitled:

“Decentralizing Development: Leveraging Urban and Rural Areas with Equal Opportunities in Contributing to Economic Growth” by Nicole Aquino.

📍 This compelling article explores why true national progress requires strengthening both urban and rural economies — empowering Filipino communities so no one has to choose between their future and their home.

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The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the organization, the School of Economics, or De La Salle University. The author has ensured that the information presented is accurate and well-researched, but readers are encouraged to consult additional sources for further context.

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What a dynamic time at Finding Equilibria: A Pre-YEC Session! 🥳

We had an incredible time bridging economic theory with real-world issues, thanks to our distinguished speakers and engaged students. Fostering dialogue is key to finding balance in today's uncertain world, and your energy made it happen!

Check out the event highlights! Thank you all for coming. 🎉

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⏰ The wait is over!

TODAY IS THE DAY for 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐘𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌆

Head to the Yuchengco building (Y507-Y508)! We start at 9:00 AM and go until 11:00 AM. Don't miss this crucial discussion on “Bridging the Rural–Urban Divide: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Philippine Urbanization.”

See you there! 📊

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𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞?📈

Now you can improve your grades while tackling complex real-world economic issues! 🧠💡

The classes listed below are now offering 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 for attending 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒂: 𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒀𝑬𝑪 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 as part of your 4th-hour activities.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, boost your understanding, and earn that bonus credit! 🤩✨

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬!
🔗: https://bit.ly/FindingEquilibriaPreRegistration

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📣 Heads up, Young Economists!

Finding Equilibria: A Pre-YEC Session is still on — but we’re switching things up! The event will now be held at Y507-Y508 instead of LS315 this November 5 (9:00–11:00 AM).

Same insightful discussions, same exciting lineup — just a new spot to find our equilibrium! ⚖️🌆

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Just ONE more day before we dive into 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐚: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐘𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌆

Join us tomorrow, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗟𝗦𝟯𝟭𝟱) for thought-provoking discussions on “Bridging the Rural–Urban Divide: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Philippine Urbanization.”

Don’t miss the chance to learn and connect with fellow young economists! 📊





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2️⃣ DAYS LEFT ALREADY⁉️🤯

Be sure not to miss out as we approach Finding Equilibria: A Pre-YEC Session this November 5 2025 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at St. La Salle Hall (LS315)!

Ready yourselves, as we shall have meaningful exchanges with distinguished speakers and aspiring economists with the topic “Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Philippine Urbanization.” 📊🌆

See you there!

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🎙️𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐊. 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚

Get ready for 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒂: 𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒀𝑬𝑪 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏! ⚖️

We're featuring Mr. Aminulla, Senior Economic Development Specialist of the NEDA-Regional Development Staff, to discuss “𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥-𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.” 🏘️🏙️

Meet the expert: Mr. Aminulla brings an extensive background in economic planning, urban development, and data-driven policy. Learn more about his impressive credentials below! 👇

Gain valuable insights into urban development strategies from the 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 and explore how 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 can drive inclusive growth and regional development. Don't miss this crucial dialogue! ✨📈

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
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𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕦𝕞; 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕤 𝕚𝕥. 📉

Equilibrium may look effortless on a graph, but beyond the axes lies the real challenge. As economies shift and societies evolve, balance becomes both an aspiration and a question: how do we find stability amid constant change?

This 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓, the 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐎𝐫𝐠) invites you to ""𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒂: 𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒀𝑬𝑪 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏,"" where perspectives intersect and economic thought takes shape in lived experience. 💫

Join distinguished speakers, aspiring economists, and young thinkers as we explore how equilibrium is not merely achieved, but continuously redefined. Because in a world that never stands still, even balance must learn to move. ⚖️

Step into the dialogue, challenge the curve, and learn how equilibrium is rebuilt through understanding.

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𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞 📉

Save the date for 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓, where ideas meet insight and theory meets the real world.




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