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MSU-IIT takes Regional Qualifiers, Advances to the JPES National Debate and National Quiz Contest

MSU-IIT takes Regional Qualifiers, Advances to the JPES National Debate and National Quiz Contest

by | Dec 13, 2016 | Business Administration & Accountancy

by Denmichael Neil C. Estillore

Students from the MSU-IIT Junior Economics Society (JES) won the championship in the Junior Philippine Economics Society (JPES) Mindanao Eliminations in both the National Quiz Contest and National Debate Contest held at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan on December 11, 2016.

Delegates Denmichael Neil C.Estillore and Noemie Kristine B. Mainar (Team A), and Dejim B. Edolsa and Amethyst Joy A. Galos (Team C), edged out 12 other teams to tie for the championship in the National Quiz Contest while delegates Natagnon John D. Romano and Jan Wendale L. Lota won the championship against 3 other teams in the National Debate Contest.

The competition featured students from MSU-IIT JES, Xavier University – Economics Society (ECOSOC), and Xavier University – Alliance of Business Economic Students (ABECS).

Other students who represented JES in the competition were Charlene M. Fernando and Janeruth S. Cabañas (Team B), Mary Flor E. Palomares and Doreen Keith M. Ocang (Team D), and Abigail P. Angco and RuhnJohnsan N. Sebial (Team E). MSU-IIT Team B was among the 5 teams that competed during the semi-final elimination. In addition, the rest of teams scored high during the eliminations.

Faculty members who coached and chaperoned the JES delegates were Prof. Lady Lou M. D’lonsod and Prof. Martha Joy J. Abing.

The efforts of the delegates, as well as the dedication and unwavering support of their mentors, were all worth it. Preparations are now underway for the JPES National Quiz and Debate Contest to be held in Manila next year. 

Topics : Department of Economics  JES  CBAA

Economics Students bag Best Paper Award at the 2016 MSU-IIT Annual In-House Review

Economics Students bag Best Paper Award at the 2016 MSU-IIT Annual In-House Review

by | Dec 1, 2016 | Business Administration & Accountancy

by Abigail Angco

The research entitled “A Study on the Impact of Temperature and Rainfall on the Economic Growth and Sectoral Productivity of Select Regions in Mindanao, Philippines” of the 4th year BSBA-Business Economics students from CBAA has garnered the Best Paper award for the Undergraduate Level category during the 14th MSU-IIT Annual In-House Review of Research and Development Projects held at MSU-IIT on November 25, 2016.

The study was presented by Amethyst Joy A. Galos together with her co-authors Abigail P. Angco, Charlene M. Fernando, and Abegail A. Ganaden. The research was supervised by Ms. Martha Joy J. Abing, a full-time faculty member of the Department of Economics. As a reward, the team received certificates, plaque of recognition and cash prize.

The said research project was also presented during the 2016 CBAA Research Colloquium last august 5, 2016 and the Philippine Economic Society Annual Meeting at Novotel Manila Araneta Center on November 8, 2016.

Topics : Department of Economics  CBAA