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The UP ECONOMICS SOCIETY traces its beginnings to September 1958, when a group of honor students in the College of Business Administration decided to form an organization geared towards the task of tapping and maximizing the potentials of Business Administration, Arts and Sciences students who took Economics as a minor field. They envisioned an erudite elite whose efforts were aimed towards service to the academe and to the community not only through academic excellence but also through socio-civic undertakings. | The UP ECONOMICS SOCIETY traces its beginnings to September 1958, when a group of honor students in the College of Business Administration decided to form an organization geared towards the task of tapping and maximizing the potentials of Business Administration, Arts and Sciences students who took Economics as a minor field. They envisioned an erudite elite whose efforts were aimed towards service to the academe and to the community not only through academic excellence but also through socio-civic undertakings. | ||
=== '''ECOSOC in the Sixties'''=== | === '''ECOSOC in the Sixties'''=== | ||
The years 1966-67 saw the Society make its mark through its many contributions to the University. Cognizant of its role in the academe, ECOSOC spearheaded the drive in raising funds for projects like two fellowship grants and the donation of books to the CBA. The convocations, student-teacher dialogues, then considered eloquent steps, were germane to economics. Those years were indeed productive years for ECOSOC in as much as the Formal Scholarship Fund for Economics majors was founded. | The years 1966-67 saw the Society make its mark through its many contributions to the University. Cognizant of its role in the academe, ECOSOC spearheaded the drive in raising funds for projects like two fellowship grants and the donation of books to the CBA. The convocations, student-teacher dialogues, then considered eloquent steps, were germane to economics. Those years were indeed productive years for ECOSOC in as much as the Formal Scholarship Fund for Economics majors was founded. | ||
In 1967, ECOSOC struggled for “independence” from the CBA. It was the assertion of ECOSOC to break free from CBA’s congestion. Then as ever, it was active in its projects and views on campus politics and issues. Also, its Scholarship Fund was continued. To further realize ECOSOC’s commitment to intellectual upliftment, convocations and lecture series featuring professors from here and abroad were held to expound on topics relevant to economics like National Economy and Foreign Trade. 1967 also marked the metamorphosis of the Society from a confined group of honor students to one open to all Economics Majors. It was then that ECOSOC received its first Most Outstanding Organization Award. | In 1967, ECOSOC struggled for “independence” from the CBA. It was the assertion of ECOSOC to break free from CBA’s congestion. Then as ever, it was active in its projects and views on campus politics and issues. Also, its Scholarship Fund was continued. To further realize ECOSOC’s commitment to intellectual upliftment, convocations and lecture series featuring professors from here and abroad were held to expound on topics relevant to economics like National Economy and Foreign Trade. 1967 also marked the metamorphosis of the Society from a confined group of honor students to one open to all Economics Majors. It was then that ECOSOC received its first Most Outstanding Organization Award. | ||
ECOSOC was consistent in furthering academic awareness and excellence through convocations and symposia in the late sixties. One of the most important achievements of the Society was its conception of a consolidation of all Economics student organizations in the country. Thus was born the Junior Philippine Economics Society. It aimed to establish and promote goodwill among economics students and helped create awareness and commitment to improve the economic, political and cultural welfare of the Filipino. | ECOSOC was consistent in furthering academic awareness and excellence through convocations and symposia in the late sixties. One of the most important achievements of the Society was its conception of a consolidation of all Economics student organizations in the country. Thus was born the Junior Philippine Economics Society. It aimed to establish and promote goodwill among economics students and helped create awareness and commitment to improve the economic, political and cultural welfare of the Filipino. | ||
=== '''ECOSOC in the Seventies'''=== | === '''ECOSOC in the Seventies'''=== | ||
In the seventies, ECOSOC became highly politicized and involved in university and national issues. In 1975, it launched Economic Consciousness Week to instill awareness of current economic trends in the country and thus help create an atmosphere conducive to discussion of basic issues. ECOSOC also spearheaded the formation of the Economics Student Council. It was none other than Dean Jose Encarnacion who delegated to the Society the task of organizing the council. | In the seventies, ECOSOC became highly politicized and involved in university and national issues. In 1975, it launched Economic Consciousness Week to instill awareness of current economic trends in the country and thus help create an atmosphere conducive to discussion of basic issues. ECOSOC also spearheaded the formation of the Economics Student Council. It was none other than Dean Jose Encarnacion who delegated to the Society the task of organizing the council. | ||
=== '''ECOSOC in the Eighties'''=== | === '''ECOSOC in the Eighties'''=== | ||
The start of the eighties saw ECOSOC sustain its ideas and renew its commitment. Aside from the symposia, tutorials and convocations that were sponsored, its socio-civic projects were at the heights when visits to Bacoor, Bicutan and the various housing areas in the campus were made. Nurseries and medical clinics were sponsored to reach out to the underprivileged in our society. Company tours, contest and fundraisers were also undertaken. As contribution to the Diamond Jubilee of the University, ECOSOC co-sponsored a socio-cultural activity involving the alumni and the parents of the Economics majors. Aside from this, the Society sponsored an Alumni Homecoming. To cap the Society’s Silver Anniversary, it received the prestigious Wenceslao Vinzon’s Award as the Most Outstanding Organization. | The start of the eighties saw ECOSOC sustain its ideas and renew its commitment. Aside from the symposia, tutorials and convocations that were sponsored, its socio-civic projects were at the heights when visits to Bacoor, Bicutan and the various housing areas in the campus were made. Nurseries and medical clinics were sponsored to reach out to the underprivileged in our society. Company tours, contest and fundraisers were also undertaken. As contribution to the Diamond Jubilee of the University, ECOSOC co-sponsored a socio-cultural activity involving the alumni and the parents of the Economics majors. Aside from this, the Society sponsored an Alumni Homecoming. To cap the Society’s Silver Anniversary, it received the prestigious Wenceslao Vinzon’s Award as the Most Outstanding Organization. | ||
In 1986, ECOSOC received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system nationwide. In 1987, it duplicated this feat. The Society’s secret is, of course, its members. Our chief attraction is the opportunity to meet people and to be with people. People with a common resolve to serve, who, in the process, derive a lot of satisfaction; economists who are firm in the belief that people are the best capital, and service is the best investment. | In 1986, ECOSOC received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system nationwide. In 1987, it duplicated this feat. The Society’s secret is, of course, its members. Our chief attraction is the opportunity to meet people and to be with people. People with a common resolve to serve, who, in the process, derive a lot of satisfaction; economists who are firm in the belief that people are the best capital, and service is the best investment. | ||
In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, in 1988, it sponsored an Alumni Homecoming held at the Executive House. A Bingo Social was also held to obtain funds for the scholars it supported. It was also during this time that ECOSOC began to grant its members discount privileges by coming out with the official membership cards. In 1989, “Into You”, a trend-setting dance party was held at the Faces Disco. Also on the same year, ECOSOC sponsored a concert of Freddie Aguilar to help build a school in Lagro. | In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, in 1988, it sponsored an Alumni Homecoming held at the Executive House. A Bingo Social was also held to obtain funds for the scholars it supported. It was also during this time that ECOSOC began to grant its members discount privileges by coming out with the official membership cards. In 1989, “Into You”, a trend-setting dance party was held at the Faces Disco. Also on the same year, ECOSOC sponsored a concert of Freddie Aguilar to help build a school in Lagro. | ||
=== '''ECOSOC in the Nineties'''=== | === '''ECOSOC in the Nineties'''=== | ||
1990 was a reason to celebrate as it once again received the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system. 1990’s fundraisers were the Pinoy Wrestling and a disco/concert/fashion show held at Faces Disco – “Sari-Sari Night." The following year, ECOSOC sponsored the movie premiere of “Home Alone” at the Meralco Theater, after which a disco-party was held at Mars Disco. September of 1991, it featured two of the country’s up and coming bands – Artstart and G-steps at the Faces Disco, where our own ECOSOC band pitted talents with them. At the beginning of 1992, ECOSOC introduced the most generous fundraiser ever. “2 Legit 2 Quit” featured the advance screening of two blockbuster movies, “Dead Again” and “Other People’s Money”, both premieres were held at the Meralco Theater. The second night was followed by a concert of the famous Side A Band at the newly opened Music Hall. | 1990 was a reason to celebrate as it once again received the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system. 1990’s fundraisers were the Pinoy Wrestling and a disco/concert/fashion show held at Faces Disco – “Sari-Sari Night." The following year, ECOSOC sponsored the movie premiere of “Home Alone” at the Meralco Theater, after which a disco-party was held at Mars Disco. September of 1991, it featured two of the country’s up and coming bands – Artstart and G-steps at the Faces Disco, where our own ECOSOC band pitted talents with them. At the beginning of 1992, ECOSOC introduced the most generous fundraiser ever. “2 Legit 2 Quit” featured the advance screening of two blockbuster movies, “Dead Again” and “Other People’s Money”, both premieres were held at the Meralco Theater. The second night was followed by a concert of the famous Side A Band at the newly opened Music Hall. | ||
ECOSOC takes pride in its many achievements. The many achievements of UP Ecosoc have not been ignored, as it has received the now defunct Wenceslao Vinzon’s award for Most Outstanding Organization four times. It has also been bestowed the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization, the most coveted award in the entire UP System. Recently, the organization received the Gawad Chancellor for Most Outstanding Organization and the Alpha Phi Omega Oblation Award for Best Organization both in 1999. Its manifold contributions to the UP School of Economics are, namely: the establishment of the Scholarship Funds, the establishment of the Junior Philippine Economics Society, its membership in UNISON, its helping to organize the Alumni Association and spearheading the formation of the Economics Student Council. | ECOSOC takes pride in its many achievements. The many achievements of UP Ecosoc have not been ignored, as it has received the now defunct Wenceslao Vinzon’s award for Most Outstanding Organization four times. It has also been bestowed the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization, the most coveted award in the entire UP System. Recently, the organization received the Gawad Chancellor for Most Outstanding Organization and the Alpha Phi Omega Oblation Award for Best Organization both in 1999. Its manifold contributions to the UP School of Economics are, namely: the establishment of the Scholarship Funds, the establishment of the Junior Philippine Economics Society, its membership in UNISON, its helping to organize the Alumni Association and spearheading the formation of the Economics Student Council. | ||
=== '''ECOSOC now and beyond'''=== | === '''ECOSOC now and beyond'''=== | ||
Today, the University of the Philippines Economics Society remains true to the young, idealistic vision that created it and to the collective sense of service and camaraderie that sustains it. One of the organization's objectives, that of directly contributing as much as the members possibly can to alleviate social problems – has motivated ECOSOC’s establishment of weekend nurseries and day-care activities at nearby Pook Ricarte and weekly tutorials for the sixth graders of San Vicente Elementary School, which are directly supervised by the members themselves. As an academic organization, the Society conducts study groups and tutorials, holds book sales and rentals, publishes a paper, the ECHOES, and even collects sample exams for the benefit of the economic student. | Today, the University of the Philippines Economics Society remains true to the young, idealistic vision that created it and to the collective sense of service and camaraderie that sustains it. One of the organization's objectives, that of directly contributing as much as the members possibly can to alleviate social problems – has motivated ECOSOC’s establishment of weekend nurseries and day-care activities at nearby Pook Ricarte and weekly tutorials for the sixth graders of San Vicente Elementary School, which are directly supervised by the members themselves. As an academic organization, the Society conducts study groups and tutorials, holds book sales and rentals, publishes a paper, the ECHOES, and even collects sample exams for the benefit of the economic student. | ||
With the start of the new millennium, the Society boasts of one of the largest memberships in the entire UP System, now standing at around two hundred. The Society has become known for its various activities, all of which aim for the well being of its members and the achievement of its goals of SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, and TRADITION. These include company tours, talks and symposia, seminars, various sports events, variety shows, semestral fundraisers, etc. ECOSOC continues to conduct weekly day care sessions for younger children from Pook Ricarte, and semestral Free Clinics for various communities. | With the start of the new millennium, the Society boasts of one of the largest memberships in the entire UP System, now standing at around two hundred. The Society has become known for its various activities, all of which aim for the well being of its members and the achievement of its goals of SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, and TRADITION. These include company tours, talks and symposia, seminars, various sports events, variety shows, semestral fundraisers, etc. ECOSOC continues to conduct weekly day care sessions for younger children from Pook Ricarte, and semestral Free Clinics for various communities. | ||
Until the first semester of 2003, the society had been sponsoring weekly tutorials for the Grade Six students of Balara Elementary School, with free art, writing, and sports workshops for selected students of the same school. However, a modification in the class schedules of the sixth grade classes from the afternoon to the morning prompted a major change. At present, the society now sponsors the weekly tutorials of the San Vicente Elementary sixth graders – but with the same passion and commitment that has marked their endeavors. | Until the first semester of 2003, the society had been sponsoring weekly tutorials for the Grade Six students of Balara Elementary School, with free art, writing, and sports workshops for selected students of the same school. However, a modification in the class schedules of the sixth grade classes from the afternoon to the morning prompted a major change. At present, the society now sponsors the weekly tutorials of the San Vicente Elementary sixth graders – but with the same passion and commitment that has marked their endeavors. | ||
By means of the UP Economics Society Scholarship Fund (ESSF), four deserving students are currently able to go to high school with full scholarships. They are Josephine Aragon, Leonard Bryle Briones, Jackielyn dela Cruz and Abigail Tinio. Every first Saturday of the month, they are treated to a Scholars’ Lunch Out by their appointed Ecosoc ate and/or kuya guardian and other Ecosocers. | By means of the UP Economics Society Scholarship Fund (ESSF), four deserving students are currently able to go to high school with full scholarships. They are Josephine Aragon, Leonard Bryle Briones, Jackielyn dela Cruz and Abigail Tinio. Every first Saturday of the month, they are treated to a Scholars’ Lunch Out by their appointed Ecosoc ate and/or kuya guardian and other Ecosocers. | ||
ECOSOC believes that the study of economics cannot be totally isolated from any other social phenomenon and that the UP student, particularly the ECOSOCer, is inherently responsible to the Filipino people. What the student doesn’t learn inside the classroom is learned in the world called ECOSOC. | ECOSOC believes that the study of economics cannot be totally isolated from any other social phenomenon and that the UP student, particularly the ECOSOCer, is inherently responsible to the Filipino people. What the student doesn’t learn inside the classroom is learned in the world called ECOSOC. |
Revision as of 22:21, 17 March 2009
The UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMICS SOCIETY (UP ECOSOC) is a non-stock, non-profit organization, whose existence is hinged on its core belief - Service, Exellence and Tradition. Exemplifying its continued commitment to this thrust, UP Ecosoc engages itself on numerous socio-civic activities, most notable of there is the scholarship that it provides for the deserving high school students through the UP Ecosoc Scholarship Fund (UP ESSF).
History
The UP ECONOMICS SOCIETY traces its beginnings to September 1958, when a group of honor students in the College of Business Administration decided to form an organization geared towards the task of tapping and maximizing the potentials of Business Administration, Arts and Sciences students who took Economics as a minor field. They envisioned an erudite elite whose efforts were aimed towards service to the academe and to the community not only through academic excellence but also through socio-civic undertakings.
ECOSOC in the Sixties
The years 1966-67 saw the Society make its mark through its many contributions to the University. Cognizant of its role in the academe, ECOSOC spearheaded the drive in raising funds for projects like two fellowship grants and the donation of books to the CBA. The convocations, student-teacher dialogues, then considered eloquent steps, were germane to economics. Those years were indeed productive years for ECOSOC in as much as the Formal Scholarship Fund for Economics majors was founded.
In 1967, ECOSOC struggled for “independence” from the CBA. It was the assertion of ECOSOC to break free from CBA’s congestion. Then as ever, it was active in its projects and views on campus politics and issues. Also, its Scholarship Fund was continued. To further realize ECOSOC’s commitment to intellectual upliftment, convocations and lecture series featuring professors from here and abroad were held to expound on topics relevant to economics like National Economy and Foreign Trade. 1967 also marked the metamorphosis of the Society from a confined group of honor students to one open to all Economics Majors. It was then that ECOSOC received its first Most Outstanding Organization Award.
ECOSOC was consistent in furthering academic awareness and excellence through convocations and symposia in the late sixties. One of the most important achievements of the Society was its conception of a consolidation of all Economics student organizations in the country. Thus was born the Junior Philippine Economics Society. It aimed to establish and promote goodwill among economics students and helped create awareness and commitment to improve the economic, political and cultural welfare of the Filipino.
ECOSOC in the Seventies
In the seventies, ECOSOC became highly politicized and involved in university and national issues. In 1975, it launched Economic Consciousness Week to instill awareness of current economic trends in the country and thus help create an atmosphere conducive to discussion of basic issues. ECOSOC also spearheaded the formation of the Economics Student Council. It was none other than Dean Jose Encarnacion who delegated to the Society the task of organizing the council.
ECOSOC in the Eighties
The start of the eighties saw ECOSOC sustain its ideas and renew its commitment. Aside from the symposia, tutorials and convocations that were sponsored, its socio-civic projects were at the heights when visits to Bacoor, Bicutan and the various housing areas in the campus were made. Nurseries and medical clinics were sponsored to reach out to the underprivileged in our society. Company tours, contest and fundraisers were also undertaken. As contribution to the Diamond Jubilee of the University, ECOSOC co-sponsored a socio-cultural activity involving the alumni and the parents of the Economics majors. Aside from this, the Society sponsored an Alumni Homecoming. To cap the Society’s Silver Anniversary, it received the prestigious Wenceslao Vinzon’s Award as the Most Outstanding Organization.
In 1986, ECOSOC received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system nationwide. In 1987, it duplicated this feat. The Society’s secret is, of course, its members. Our chief attraction is the opportunity to meet people and to be with people. People with a common resolve to serve, who, in the process, derive a lot of satisfaction; economists who are firm in the belief that people are the best capital, and service is the best investment.
In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, in 1988, it sponsored an Alumni Homecoming held at the Executive House. A Bingo Social was also held to obtain funds for the scholars it supported. It was also during this time that ECOSOC began to grant its members discount privileges by coming out with the official membership cards. In 1989, “Into You”, a trend-setting dance party was held at the Faces Disco. Also on the same year, ECOSOC sponsored a concert of Freddie Aguilar to help build a school in Lagro.
ECOSOC in the Nineties
1990 was a reason to celebrate as it once again received the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system. 1990’s fundraisers were the Pinoy Wrestling and a disco/concert/fashion show held at Faces Disco – “Sari-Sari Night." The following year, ECOSOC sponsored the movie premiere of “Home Alone” at the Meralco Theater, after which a disco-party was held at Mars Disco. September of 1991, it featured two of the country’s up and coming bands – Artstart and G-steps at the Faces Disco, where our own ECOSOC band pitted talents with them. At the beginning of 1992, ECOSOC introduced the most generous fundraiser ever. “2 Legit 2 Quit” featured the advance screening of two blockbuster movies, “Dead Again” and “Other People’s Money”, both premieres were held at the Meralco Theater. The second night was followed by a concert of the famous Side A Band at the newly opened Music Hall.
ECOSOC takes pride in its many achievements. The many achievements of UP Ecosoc have not been ignored, as it has received the now defunct Wenceslao Vinzon’s award for Most Outstanding Organization four times. It has also been bestowed the Presidential Award for Most Outstanding Organization, the most coveted award in the entire UP System. Recently, the organization received the Gawad Chancellor for Most Outstanding Organization and the Alpha Phi Omega Oblation Award for Best Organization both in 1999. Its manifold contributions to the UP School of Economics are, namely: the establishment of the Scholarship Funds, the establishment of the Junior Philippine Economics Society, its membership in UNISON, its helping to organize the Alumni Association and spearheading the formation of the Economics Student Council.
ECOSOC now and beyond
Today, the University of the Philippines Economics Society remains true to the young, idealistic vision that created it and to the collective sense of service and camaraderie that sustains it. One of the organization's objectives, that of directly contributing as much as the members possibly can to alleviate social problems – has motivated ECOSOC’s establishment of weekend nurseries and day-care activities at nearby Pook Ricarte and weekly tutorials for the sixth graders of San Vicente Elementary School, which are directly supervised by the members themselves. As an academic organization, the Society conducts study groups and tutorials, holds book sales and rentals, publishes a paper, the ECHOES, and even collects sample exams for the benefit of the economic student.
With the start of the new millennium, the Society boasts of one of the largest memberships in the entire UP System, now standing at around two hundred. The Society has become known for its various activities, all of which aim for the well being of its members and the achievement of its goals of SERVICE, EXCELLENCE, and TRADITION. These include company tours, talks and symposia, seminars, various sports events, variety shows, semestral fundraisers, etc. ECOSOC continues to conduct weekly day care sessions for younger children from Pook Ricarte, and semestral Free Clinics for various communities.
Until the first semester of 2003, the society had been sponsoring weekly tutorials for the Grade Six students of Balara Elementary School, with free art, writing, and sports workshops for selected students of the same school. However, a modification in the class schedules of the sixth grade classes from the afternoon to the morning prompted a major change. At present, the society now sponsors the weekly tutorials of the San Vicente Elementary sixth graders – but with the same passion and commitment that has marked their endeavors.
By means of the UP Economics Society Scholarship Fund (ESSF), four deserving students are currently able to go to high school with full scholarships. They are Josephine Aragon, Leonard Bryle Briones, Jackielyn dela Cruz and Abigail Tinio. Every first Saturday of the month, they are treated to a Scholars’ Lunch Out by their appointed Ecosoc ate and/or kuya guardian and other Ecosocers.
ECOSOC believes that the study of economics cannot be totally isolated from any other social phenomenon and that the UP student, particularly the ECOSOCer, is inherently responsible to the Filipino people. What the student doesn’t learn inside the classroom is learned in the world called ECOSOC.
ECOSOC is a dynamic organization that strives with its motto at hand, “…Paglingkuran ang Diyos, Kapwa at Bayan” – truly a commitment to serve.
External Links:
Official Website of the UP Economics Society
UP ECOSOC's Multiply account
UP ECOSOC Forum
UP ECOSOC's YouTube account