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: JT Valiente

Secretary General: Lexa Burroughes

Finance and Operations Officer: Laetisha Rasco

Vice President for Asset Acquisition: Cornelia Marquez

Vice President for Asset Acquisition: Miguel Biacora

Vice President for Academics: Marla Torres

Vice President for Creative Communications: Carlos Ramirez

Vice President for Externals: Iris Del Rosario

Vice President for Human Resources: Phil Saligumba

Vice President for Research and Development: Rocco de Castro

Associate Vice President for Membership Relations: Zeth Fernandez

Associate Vice President for Leadership Development: Kier Tan

Associate Vice President for Community Development: Kate Oranza

Associate Vice President for Corporate Relations: Ann Yatco

Associate Vice President for Public Relations: Jeeves De Veyra

Associate Vice President for Publications: Hanie Andrade

Associate Vice President for Academic Aid: Jose Leonard Humiding

The Philippine Economy Under a Microscope – Q1-2020

With the COVID-19 exhausting our healthcare system, it has also taken a toll on our developing economy. In the first of three parts, we shall take a closer into the Philippine economy, and assess the factors that have led to its current state.

Opening Remarks of Former BSP Hon. Amando M. Tetangco Jr. (FreshPrep 2020)

Former Banko Sentral Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. delivers his opening remarks to welcome the freshies of the AB Economics and Economics-Honors into the program during the 2020 AEA FreshPrep.

Philippine Economy in the Asian Century

Written by: Enrique B. Halili Last February 26, 2020, The Ateneo Economics Association held its annual KamalAEAn talk, entitled “Philippine Economy in The Asian Century” in the Ching Tan Room, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. The talk was given by esteemed writer John West, who authored the book “Asian Century… On a Knife-Edge”. West […]

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