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THE OFFICIALUP ECOSOC MONTH

MAGAZINE

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CONTENTS46

THE UP ECONOMICS SOCIETY AND ECOSOC MONTH

54: THE LAUNCH x NIGHT OF THE ALUMNI

18 THE NATIONAL ECONOMICS SUMMIT

26 RUN FOR 54

34 FAME

42GLRY 54

52 LIV

66PROJECT HANAN

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THE MONTH YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

THE ORGANIZATION THATSTARTED IT ALL

The UP Economics Society is a non-stock, non-profit, socio-civic student organization based in the School of Economics of the University of the Philippines Diliman. It is one of the largest

and most respected organizations in UP Diliman, embarking on various undertakings that realize its role as prime movers of

youth dynamism.

The Society is responsible for the promotion of economics among the youth through its various symposia and talks such

as the multi-awarded National Youth Congress. It holds an array of diverse activities geared towards the holistic well-being of its

nearly 200 members and more than 1,000 alumni.

On top of this, the Society is committed to the development of various partner communities in the University of the Philippines

campus through various activities such as daycare sessions, tutorials, and medical missions. The Society is also anchored on the provision of quality education to three high school and one college scholar from the UP School of Economics through the

Economics Society Scholarship Fund (ESSF).

Now on its 54th year of existence, the UP Economics Society is the oldest organization in the UP School of Economics, and

remains true to its cause of living out its core thrusts of service, excellence, and tradition.

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THE MONTH YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

A WHOLE MONTH OF ECOSOC Ecosoc Month is the month long celebration of the UP Economics Society’s anniversary. It is celebrated every September and aims to celebrate and make the Ecosoc brand - its three thrusts (of Service, Excellence and Tradition) – known, not only to its beneficiaries but also to its contemporaries: the youth.

It is the youth that makes up the UP Economics Society and it is the youth that Ecosoc Month aims to inspire.

As we celebrate the 54th anniversary of the organization, we acknowledge its presence in the community it moves in and the lives it affects. The month events shall highlight the iconic and admirable aspects of Ecosoc: its 3 thrusts.

Photo by Arsenio Lukban

54THELAUNCH

54: The Launch is the formal beginning of Ecosoc Month where members, alumni, organization partners and ambassadors are invited and informed about the roster of events and shown exclusive previews of the anniversary party.

Photos by Ayi Dave and Samantha Gonzales

Some of the Ecosoc Month Ambassadors:L-R: Ellie Centeno, Dani Barretto, Miko Carreon, Ira Giorgetti, Raleene Cabrera

NES

NES

Labeled as Ecosoc Month’s Excellence Event, NES is a youth summit that mobilizes various student organizations to tackle current and pressing economic issues that the country faces.

Photos by Jude Geron

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RUNFOR54

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The Run is a promotional event

wherein members of the UP Economics Society show Ecosoc pride and encourage the University to take

part in the celebration of Ecosoc Month

through a one lap run around the Academic

Oval.

Photos by Samantha Gonzales

FA ME

Now on its 29th year, The Miss Grand Tradition Pageant, a

crossdressing pageant where The Society’s male members assume the roles of famous

female icons, poises itself for the grandest installment yet. It continues to be one of UP Ecosoc’s most loved events,

attended by members, alumni, and outsiders.

Photos by Andee Aguila

GLRY54

One of Ecosoc Month’s staple fares, the Ecosoc Month Gallery is a two week-long display of the UP Economics Society’s vision, mission, thrust, histroy, projects, and stakeholders.

Photos by Janeen Cayetano

LIV

LIV is a celebration of young people who contribute to youth culture and inspire others with their endeavours and achievements.

Everyone is given the chance to paint the scene and their friends with water soluble paint while enjoying the music mixed by up and coming DJ’s.

Youth passion is be embodied by the interactive installation. It is a masterpiece – not only because it is a piece of art, but because it is a piece of art that hundreds of young people created.

Photos by Arsenio Lukban

PROJECTHANAN

Staying true to the organization’s socio-civic cause, Ecosoc Month ends with a grandoise collaboration among members and partner organizations to help in a sustainable and long-lasting service such as the Gawad Kalinga house build that was held throughout the semester.

Photos by Janeen Cayetano

THIS, MY FRIENDS,HAS TRULY BEEN

A SEPTEMBER WE’LLNEVER FORGET.

REMEMBER SEPTEMBER.BECAUSE WE GAVE IT MEANING.

THIS, MY FRIENDS,HAS TRULY BEEN

A SEPTEMBER WE’LLNEVER FORGET.

REMEMBER SEPTEMBER.BECAUSE WE GAVE IT MEANING.