Ateneo Economics Association

The Ateneo Economics Association is the premier economics organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. As an organization that is geared towards economic consciousness, AEA forms its members to be versed in the theory and practice of economics and to serve as active catalysts for socioeconomic development. The organization strives to create an atmosphere that is conducive to forming agents of social change and gives importance to the formation of its members and the development of its future leaders.

AEA spearheads one of the biggest forums and fundraisers in the Ateneo – as well as provide fun and creative activities to maximize the potentials of its members. As an organization that is open to all courses, AEA promotes advancement and application of economics in variety of fields.

Established in 1960, the Ateneo Economics Association has been engaging its members to activities that are socially relevant for fifty seven years.

President: Gabriel Caral

Secretary-General: Ara Yap

Finance and Operations Officer: Alex Garcia Jr.

VP for Asset Acquisition: Patricia Ramos

VP for Human Resources: Ronn Malangen

VP for Academics: Lissa Salapantan

VP for Creative Communications: Monty Manuel

VP for Research and Development: JT Valiente

VP for Externals: Carlo Capinpuyan

AVP for Membership Relations: Miguel Valencia

AVP for Research and Analysis: Terrence Balbanero

AVP for Leadership Development: Annika Herico

AVP for Marketing: Paula Birung

AVP for Community Development: Isaiah Filio

AVP for Corporate Relations: Allayne Javier

AVP for Public Relations: Esa Catameo

AVP for Communications: Alana Montemayor

AVP for Publications :Sam Castroverde

AVP for Academic Aid: Rocco De Castro III

AEA Undergraduate Journal Volume 1 Issue 1

The articles presented in this paper were previous theses by economics majors of the Ateneo, presenting different sociopolitical and economic concerns in the Philippines. However, as this journal matures, we envision it to represent and feature the different social sciences, such as psychology, political science, and development studies.

How Pro-Poor is the Tax Reform?

By: Adam Inocencio The Ateneo Economics Association held KamalAEAn 2018: How pro-poor is the tax reform? on February 19, 2018, as part of the Ateneo de Manila University’s Talakayang Alay sa Bayan (TALAB) line-up for this year. With the passage of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), one of the most significant concerns […]

Why Bike Lanes Won’t Work . . . Yet

By Christian Dy There is the long and usual queue of cars in Katipunan Avenue. Heaven help the suckers trapped in flaking cabs. I am fearless, I am free. I am slightly slurred and feel moderately invincible. I’ve had four pints and I have two wheels. In this traffic, I am Mercury among mortals. I […]

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