2025 Midyear Business Economics Briefing

The Business Economics Club of the UA&P School of Economics is pleased to invite everyone to the 2025 Midyear Business Economic Briefing on July 23, 2025 (Wednesday), from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the PLDT Hall of UA&P. With the theme “Expanding the Middle Class: A Pathway to Inclusive Growth," the briefing offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts as we explore the following topics:

• Macroeconomic View: Growth and Opportunities. The session will delve into the latest economic data and trends that are contributing to the Philippines' overall growth and creating business opportunities across various sectors.
• Implications of a Growing Middle Class. The discussions will explore the socioeconomic implications of a growing middle class in the Philippines and how this expansion can serve as a foundation for broader, inclusive development.

For reference, the program may be viewed here.

Should you have any clarifications, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

Exploring AI at UA&P: Highlights from Our Recent Initiatives

Over the past few months, UA&P has launched several initiatives to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support our work—both in administration and in the classroom. From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking faculty discussions, these events reflect our growing commitment to using AI in ways that are practical, thoughtful, and aligned with our goals.

This summary report covers three key activities held earlier this year, including examples of how different units are already beginning to apply AI tools, such as ChatGPT. If you are curious about what has been done so far—or looking for ideas on how AI might support your work—this is a great place to start.

Click here to read the full report.

AFM team building on June 7

Please be informed that the Assets and Facilities Management Group (AFM), including the outsourced personnel, will have their annual team building on June 7 (Saturday). Please submit your requests by June 5 (Thursday) to ensure they can be accommodated. 

Mentor Development Program

The Center for Student Affairs - Office of Student Mentoring and Human Resource Management would like to invite the UA&P mentors of students and employees to enroll in the Mentor Development Program (MDP) offered this 2nd semester. External and new mentors and applicants are highly encouraged to attend. 
 
A Cycle 3 component of the Institutional Development Program (IDP), the MDP is a means to address the learning and development needs of mentors of both UA&P students and employees. It aims to equip mentors with skills, tools, and knowledge in handling and dealing with their mentees more effectively and to help provide direction for their mentoring relationships.

MDP 6: 
Gen Z to Gen Alpha: Mentoring the Flourishing Future
Venue: PLDT Hall
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 nn
 
Session 1: Gen Z and Alpha by Dr. Pia Garcia and Mr. Roshan Uttamchandani
Session 2: Student Wellbeing: The Holistic Approach to Student Success and Human Flourishing by Dr. Ces Resurreccion and Ms. Concha de la Cruz
 
This module will give an overview of the current generation’s developmental characteristics and the role of mentoring in assisting positive youth development. It will also guide mentors in making the Mentoring Development Plan for their actual mentoring sessions. 

Register here. 

The sessions are also open to non-mentors, who are advised to pre-register for the head count. 

Citadel claims National Student Investors Quiz Bee crown

Citadel, the UA&P investment society dedicated to promoting financial literacy and education, claimed the championship title at the National Student Investors Convention Quiz Bee held at Ateneo de Manila University last April 30. 

Team Leader Prince MC Marasigan, Jan Abadicio, Randolf Mesa, Jiro Cascolan, and Lex Silaran led the winning effort. 

Citadel also commends Anton Delfin (UA&P), Rian Jusor (MAPUA), Ashley Pe (Ateneo), and Joshua Qua (Ateneo) for joining the competition and representing their schools.

Citadel is an organization under Virtus: The UA&P Competition League. Rooted in a long history of excellence, Virtus covers a broad range of fields—from business and public case competitions to investment to public speaking and debate.

The National Student Inventors Convention (NSInC) is a two-day event featuring forum discussions to empower students in investing and a stock pitch competition to maximize their full potential.