USeP College of Applied Economics Local Council

[𝐔𝐒𝐞𝐏 𝐎𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕]

𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒂 𝒏𝒂! 𝑨𝒏𝒐, 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒂?

Your journey as a USePian officially begins here. To keep you updated with the essential guides for the upcoming semester, we are opening the official onboarding hub for all incoming first-year students of the Obrero Campus.

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗕 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣:
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𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦:
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: This group is strictly for incoming USeP Obrero Freshmen only.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Please answer the membership questions and provide the necessary details to speed up your approval.

𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙖𝙧! 🦅

[𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦] Ms. Christine Varquez-Abines, MSc, Assistant Professor of the College of Applied Economics, has been named a recipient of the Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship Award to pursue a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Economics at National D**g Hwa University.

Her graduate studies began in September 2025 and will run until August 2028, providing an opportunity to further strengthen her academic expertise, research capacity, and global competencies in the field of economics.

This achievement reflects the University of Southeastern Philippines' continuing commitment to faculty development, academic excellence, and internationalization through advanced studies and global academic engagement.

The USeP community proudly congratulates Ms. Varquez-Abines on this milestone and wishes her success in her academic journey.

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 | Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer E. Hinlo of the College of Applied Economics (CAEc) on her international publication in a Scopus-indexed journal, published by Springer Nature. This article represents her first publication in 2026.
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Hinlo, J., & Lee, Y. (2026). From price stability to food security: what are the drivers of price volatilities in Philippine vegetable markets? Agriculture & Food Security, 15(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-025-00602-8
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The whole USeP community celebrates your scholarly contribution.
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Scan the QR code to access this published paper.

𝐂𝐀𝐄𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐂 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐈𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐑𝐂𝐏 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Research teams from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) College of Applied Economics (CAEc) and the Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC) Mindanao secured 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 and 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 in the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for Cluster 1 (Divisions I, II, and XI) at the 2026 Annual Scientific Conference and the 93rd General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) on March 13, 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The first-place entry,𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸 (𝗣𝗠𝗗) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 focused on strengthening sustainable duck production. Its authors include Roperto S. Deluna, Jr., Nerisa N. Paladan, Ronald D. Estrada, Christopher D. Balubayan, Christine R. Varquez-Abines, Francis Ignatius Nieva, Michael Vale, Menchi Del Castillo-Crispina, Rain Cesar B. Arana, Dave S. Roblis, and Cynthia V. Osario.

The second-place study,𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥&𝗗 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗥&𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, evaluated the effectiveness of seaweeds research and development initiatives. Its authors are Roperto S. Deluna, Jr., Michael L. Ayala, Karlo Martin C. Caramugan, Rizamae S. P***n, Christine R. Varquez-Abines, Jesus A. Villardo III, Cloydessa S. Matilac, and Keturah Sue E. Mascariñas.

Supported by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), these projects highlight USeP's commitment to advancing research with integrity, relevance, and impact. Dr. Roperto S. Deluna, Jr., project leader of both initiatives, received the awards on behalf of the teams.

Both findings of these studies serve as valuable guides for ensuring that interventions are innovative, effective in improving the welfare of Filipino farmers and industry stakeholders and aligned with the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This recognition reflects the dedication and collaborative effort of the entire research team in striving for excellence. USeP proudly celebrates this achievement as a meaningful contribution to national development.

📸NRCP, Dr. Sonico and Dr. Besing

𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐒. 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐑𝐂𝐏

We are proud to share that Dr. Roperto S. Deluna Jr., Associate Professor of the College of Applied Economics and Center Head of the Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (SERDAC) in Mindanao, 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

Joining the ranks of the country’s premier advisory body for research proves that Dr. Deluna is now at the forefront of shaping the policies and innovations that will drive the nation forward. As a member of this distinguished group under DOST, his expertise in econometrics, impact evaluation, and development economics has already been a cornerstone of the SERDAC-Mindanao. His evidence-based insights will continue to provide vital solutions for national development and inspire the next generation of researchers at USeP.

Congratulations, Dr. Deluna, on this prestigious national milestone!

[𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!]

The University of Southeastern Philippines congratulates three (3) of its University Scholars for completing their doctorate degrees.

The University Faculty Scholarship Program is designed to outline opportunities for USeP faculty to continuously build their professional skills and expertise. USeP offers scholarship grants to deserving and qualified faculty members who intend to pursue advanced studies and other professional development programs relevant to the needs of the University and the entire Davao Region.

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓸𝓷!

The CAEc LC would like to extend our warmest birthday wishes to our exceptional Commission on Audit Representative!🥳🎂

On this special day💗, we celebrate more than just your birthday — we celebrate the heart, passion, and leadership you’ve shown as a student leader. Your unwavering enthusiasm and valuable contributions to our local council are truly appreciated.🙌

May this day bring you as much joy and fulfillment as you bring to all of us. Here’s to another year of brilliance, growth, and success together. 🥂🌟

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕!✨

[𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧] Enrollment Procedure for Second Semester, A.Y. 2025–2026 (OBRERO, MINTAL, and TAGUM-MABINI)

Following the successful implementation of the Online Enrollment System (OES) during the First Semester of A.Y. 2025–2026 at the Obrero Campus, the University of Southeastern Philippines will officially adopt the OES across the Obrero, Mintal, and Tagum-Mabini Campuses for the Second Semester of A.Y. 2025–2026.

Access the Online Enrollment System (OES)

Log in using your student portal ID number and password:
https://oes.usep.edu.ph

Step-by-step Guide:
https://tinyurl.com/OES-Reference

Instructional Video:
https://tinyurl.com/OESVideo

Enrollment Schedule:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C3QQFB8dF/

Need Assistance?

● On-campus support is available at the following venues:

Obrero Campus: Room 303, 3rd Floor, Information Technology Building
Mintal Campus: Computer Laboratory
Tagum Unit: Computer Laboratory 1, 2nd Floor, Science Building
Mabini Unit: GIS Computer Laboratory, VOAG/Forestry Building

● For remote technical support, email:[email protected]

Need to contact your college?

You may refer to the list of official pages of the colleges for inquiries and updates: https://tinyurl.com/scvat7r2

[𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧] Important Dates for Second Semester AY 2025-2026 Enrollment.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - January 7-9, 2026
GRADUATE SCHOOL – January 7-10, 2026
Deadline for approval of petitioned courses – January 7, 2026
Start of Adding/Dropping period - January 12-17, 2026

Enrollment will be conducted through the Online Enrollment
System (OES).

“𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.”

The afternoon session of Day 2 of the LEAP Forum further deepened the dialogue on “Economics of Innovation: Pathways for Inclusive Growth,” as Applied Economics students engaged with pressing issues shaping today’s development landscape.

Geol./EnP Marlon C. Suelto, MAURP, PhD student of the UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management, delivered a compelling discussion on “From Risk to Resilience: Innovative Approaches to Managing Environmental Vulnerabilities,” emphasizing science-based strategies and community-driven planning in building resilient and adaptive environments.

This was followed by Atty. Karlo Martin C. Caramugan, LEAP Forum Adviser, Extension Head, EnP, and assistant professor at the USeP College of Applied Economics, who spoke on “The Economist’s Role in Innovation and Development.” His talk highlighted how economic thinking, policy design, and evidence-based analysis are vital in driving transformative and inclusive progress across sectors.

The event concluded on a meaningful note, leaving participants inspired and motivated to apply innovative approaches for inclusive growth.

📸 Myrnel Ferbe M. Saragena and Sofia Joy B. Palma Gil.