The Business Economics Association (BEA) of the UA&P School of Economics recently held Ecovision 2025, declaring St. Joseph College of Novaliches, Inc. as grand champions in an intense three-day economics event that concluded on May 3, 2025, at the PLDT Hall of UA&P.

Ecovision is the flagship competition of BEA, designed to inspire and challenge the next generation of aspiring economists. Open to all Grade 9 to 12 students nationwide from all senior high school strands, the event features a series of seminars led by UA&P's distinguished professors, followed by three intellectually engaging challenges that put economic knowledge to the test.

This year, the competition tackled one of the Philippines' most pressing economic issues—national development—by encouraging students to explore policies, strategies, and solutions that drive sustainable growth. Among the speakers that led the seminars were Dr. George Manzano, former dean of the School of Economics; Dr. John Paolo Rivera, Senior Research Fellow of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies; Dr. Cid Terosa, former dean of the School of Economics; and Mr. Emilio Neri, Jr., lead economist of BPI.

The following schools emerged as winners:

Grand Champion: The Josephites (St. Joseph College of Novaliches, Inc.)

Debate Competition
Champion – Chinita, Mestiza, Morena (Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School, MGC New Life Christian Academy, Ateneo de Manila University)
2nd Place – MGC C.C.P. (MGC New Life Christian Academy, Xavier School San Juan)
3rd Place – Vladominators (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)

Quiz Bee
Champion – The Josephites (St. Joseph College of Novaliches, Inc.)
2nd Place – Vladominators (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)
3rd Place – FeelHealth (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)

Policy Case Competition
Champion – The Josephites (St. Joseph College of Novaliches, Inc.)
2nd Place – FeelHealth (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)
3rd Place – Vladominators (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)

The grand champions brought home three full scholarships to UA&P, 15,000 in cash, a champion's cup, and medals. First-place winners in the challenges received 5,000 in cash, a trophy, and gold medals.

Among the organizations that supported Ecovision 2025 were QuickFX, Jollibee, and the Center for Culinary Arts.

(L-R) Incoming UA&P President Atty. Philip Yeung, SEC student Mr. Elijah Carreon, SEC Dean Dr. Peter U, former SEC Dean Dr. Cid Terosa, BPI lead economist Mr. Jun Neri, SEC Vice Dean Ms. Viory Yvonne Janeo, and SEC student Ms. Guia Nerez.

The participants, judges, and BEA organizers of Ecovision 2025.

Photos by Aliah Montemayor and Nicolo Magadia.