INITIATIVES

Everything the Society does.

Outreach programs that serve communities, and the seminars, summits, and gatherings that shape Bedan Economists — one portfolio, one record of impact. Looking ahead instead? See the calendar.

AYLA delegates group photo★ FEATURED
REGIONAL COLLABORATIONCONCLUDED

ASEAN Young Leaders Assembly 2025

One of the organization’s largest regional collaborations — emerging youth leaders from across Southeast Asia in cultural exchange, regional solidarity, and youth-led innovation.

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OUTREACH PORTFOLIO

Programs that serve.

Community outreach by Bedan Economists — each program formally evaluated by the community it reaches.

Recharge power bank rental kiosks with San Beda University seals
ONGOING · CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY

Recharge

Campus charging stations that solve the daily "low battery" challenge while championing green energy — Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and Responsible Consumption (SDG 12) in practice.

800+ REACHED
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COMPLETED · MATERNAL WELFARE

Para Kay Nanay

A platform for dialogue between mothers and policymakers on maternal welfare, healthcare, and social protection — with the students of San Beda University and the Junior Philippine Economics Society.

★ 4.90 EVALUATION · 40+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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COMPLETED · SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY

Laudato Si in Prayer

A spiritually grounded environmental initiative integrating Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si with active stewardship — care for creation, reflection, and seedling donations.

60+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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COMPLETED · MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

Gulong Pasulong 5.0

A collaborative initiative between SBES and UNSDSN Youth Philippines providing bicycles as a low-carbon, sustainable transportation solution that supports daily livelihood and productivity.

★ 4.90 EVALUATION · 25+ REACHED
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COMPLETED · CINEMA FOR A CAUSE

Gulay lang, Manong!

Philippine independent cinema bridging media consumption with grassroots activism — 50% of ticket proceeds donated to marginalized rural agricultural workers.

★ 4.79 EVALUATION · 150+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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COMPLETED · SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION

Vegentines 2026

Locally sourced vegetable bouquets for Valentine’s season, in collaboration with CEC-affiliated farmers — a reliable platform for local growers to reach the whole Bedan community.

★ 4.92 EVALUATION · 500+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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COMPLETED · FINANCIAL LITERACY OUTREACH

ECO-NOW

Economic education beyond the classroom: practical budgeting and saving workshops empowering the students of Carlos P. Garcia High School with real financial skills.

40+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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COMPLETED · HEALTH ADVOCACY

Anti-Tobacco Campaign 2.0

Framing tobacco use as a socio-economic issue — mobilizing the Executive Board and the Student Organization Circle to pledge for a smoke-free campus and informed advocacy on tobacco economics.

★ 4.90 EVALUATION · 150+ REACHEDVIEW POST
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ONGOING · DIGITAL LITERACY

EcoReels

A monthly digital series bringing economic news to where students are — social media — making complex topics relatable through accessible news, trivia, and modern financial literacy.

30+ REACHED
EVENTS · SEMINARS · SUMMITS · GATHERINGS

From the archive.

Every concluded event of the academic year — with the evaluation scores and attendance the community gave them.

EcoBall 2026 official publicity material
MAY 21, 2026

EcoBall 2026: A Night in Monte Carlo

The culminating celebration of the year — the highest attendance in EcoBall history, uniting students, faculty, and alumni to strengthen departmental unity and recognize year-long excellence.

RECORD ATTENDANCE · 4.90 EVALUATIONVIEW POST
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FEBRUARY 6, 2026

Ecolympics 2026: Legacy & Banners — Clash of Prides

A uniquely intergenerational tournament — students, alumni, and faculty as teammates — dismantling collegiate divides through competitive sports and esports.

4.94 EVALUATION — HIGHEST OF THE YEARVIEW POST
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FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Love and Demand: Market of Hearts

A week-long campus wellness fair for Valentine’s season with the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Accountancy and Business — creating income-generating opportunities for student micro-entrepreneurs.

4.80 EVALUATIONVIEW POST
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JANUARY 31, 2026

ECONEX Summit 2026: Empowering People for Inclusive Growth and Social Progress

Students, academics, and policymakers in dialogue on inclusive, ethical, and sustainable economic development guided by Laudato Si’ — advancing SDG 1 and SDG 8.

4.90 EVALUATIONVIEW POST
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DECEMBER 2, 2025

Student Industry Preparedness Congress 2025: Beyond the Diploma

Bridging academic life and the workforce with the Psychology Society — etiquette, ethics, and safety: the "Beyond the Diploma" soft skills that matter most to employers.

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DECEMBER 2, 2025

Counting the Cost: Corruption, Opportunity, and the Philippine Dream

A critical academic webinar on the hard-hitting reality of corruption’s economic impact — governance, accountability, and the opportunity costs of corruption.

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Stage and audience at the Equinomix summit
NOVEMBER 29, 2025

EQUINOMIX 2025

A national-level initiative in its third year, uniting student economists from universities across the Philippines — bridging ideas, building resilience, and fostering financial literacy.

300+ REGISTERED PARTICIPANTSVIEW POST
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NOVEMBER 17, 2025

BSP 2025 Financial Education Stakeholder’s Congress

SBES represented San Beda University at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ national congress on financial education — connecting the Society to the country’s central financial institutions.

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ASEAN Young Leaders Assembly 2025 official publicity material
OCTOBER 21, 2025

ASEAN Young Leaders Assembly 2025

One of the organization’s largest regional collaborations — emerging youth leaders from across Southeast Asia in cultural exchange, regional solidarity, and youth-led innovation.

900+ REGISTERED PARTICIPANTSVIEW POST
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OCTOBER 20, 2025

UN@80 in the Philippines: A Photo Exhibition

A commemorative exhibit honoring 80 years of partnership between the Philippines and the United Nations — global awareness, diplomacy, and the UN’s role in national progress.

Eco-mmersion 2 official publicity material
OCTOBER 17, 2025

Eco-mmersion 2: Exploring Urban Transport and Financial Systems

The first school organization in the University Belt to conduct an official site tour of the LRT Depot — applying microeconomic theory to real-world transport and banking operations.

FIRST IN THE UNIVERSITY BELTVIEW POST
Zoom gallery of participants during the online seminar
OCTOBER 15, 2025

Bulls, Bears, and Bedans: Basics of the Stock Market

A collaborative financial literacy seminar that demystifies investing — stock market fundamentals and responsible investing for future professionals.

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OCTOBER 4, 2025

Unity in Utility: Strengthening Bonds, Building Success

A dedicated team-building experience transforming members into a cohesive, high-performing unit — collaboration, trust, and organizational communication.

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AUGUST 13, 2025

State of the Department Address (SODA) 2025

The kick-off that sets the tone for the academic year — total transparency between the Executive Board, faculty, and the student body.

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