Date |
Title |
Speakers & Discussants |
2 Dec 2016 |
Something lost and something gained: the Duterte tax reform proposal
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speakers:
- Dr. Karl Kendrick T. Chua, Undersecretary, Department of Finance (Presentation)
- Dr. Renato E. Reside, Jr., Assistant Professor, UP School of Economics
(Presentation)
Discussants:
- Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad, Chair, Committee on Tax, Management Association of the Philippines (Presentation)
- Dr. Felipe M. Medalla, Member, Monetary Board, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
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29 Sep 2016 |
If federalism is the answer, what is the question?
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speakers:
- Drs. Agustin Arcenas & Cielo Magno, UP School of Economics (Presentation)
- Dr. Jorge V. Tigno, UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (Presentation)
- Katherine Laycock, University of Waterloo (Presentation)
- Dr. Paul Hutchcroft, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs – Australian National University (Presentation)
- Dr. Ronald U. Mendoza, Ateneo de Manila University School of Government (Presentation)
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23 Jun 2016 |
Government Underspending: Inertia, Insecurity, or Indigestion?
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Toby Melissa C. Monsod
Associate Professor, UP School of Economics (Presentation)
Discussants:
- Sec. Rogelio L. Singzon, Department of Public Works and Highways
- Chairman Michael G. Aguinaldo, Commission on Audit
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7 Apr 2016 |
Who pays and who benefits from health care reforms? (A quick look at the last 25 years)
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speakers:
- Dr. Alejandro N. Herrin, Professorial Lecturer, UP School of Economics; Consultant, UPecon-HPDP
- Dr. Orville Jose C. Solon, Dean, UP School of Economics (Presentation | Text)
Discussants:
- Dr. Enrique T. Ona, Former Health Secretary
- Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, CEO, Qualimed Group (Slides | Comments)
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11 Feb 2016 |
Tugs of War: Local Governments, National Government
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
Discussants:
- Atty. Dante Gatmaytan, UP College of Law
- Ms. Ma. Veronica Hitosis, League of Cities of the Philippines (Comments)
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23 Jul 2015 |
Challenges of Governance in the Power Sector
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Atty. Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla, Chairman, Center for the Advancement of Trade Integration and Facilitation; Former Energy Secretary (Presentation)
Discussants:
- Mr. John Eric T. Francia, President & CEO, AC Energy Holdings, Inc.
- Mr. Vicente S. Perez, Jr., President, ALTERNERGY
- Dr. Peter Lee U, Dean, School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific
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20 Apr 2015 |
The Case for the Philippine Competition Law
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Ma. Joy V. Abrenica, Professor, UP School of Economics (Presentation)
Discussants:
- Hon. Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Senator, Republic of the Philippines
- Atty. Anthony Abad, CEO, Trade Advisory Group
- Mr. Simon Paterno, EVP, Bank of the Philippine Islands
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29 Jan 2015 |
The State of the Philippine Economy
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Socio-economic Planning Secretary & Director General, National Economic and Development Authority (Presentation)
Discussants:
- Dr. Karl Kendrick T. Chua, Senior Country Economist, Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management Global Practice, The World Bank Philippines (Presentation)
- Mr. Romeo L. Bernardo, President, Lazaro Bernardo Tiu and Associates (Presentation | Text)
- Dr. Cielito F. Habito, Professor of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University (Presentation)
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04 Dec 2014 |
Should We Re-Think Income Taxation in the Philippines?
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Stella Luz A. Quimbo, Professor, UP School of Economics (Presentation)
Discussant:
- Ms. Rina Lorena R. Manuel, President, Tax Management Association of the Philippines, Inc.
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23 Oct 2014 |
Going Regional: Which Mega Trade Deals Should the Philippines Join?
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Ramon L. Clarete, Dean, UP School of Economics (Presentation)
Discussant:
- Atty. Anthony Abad. CEO, Trade Advisory Group
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29 Aug 2014 |
Philippines – Will Financial Stability be at Risk?
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
- Dr. Johanna Dee Chua, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Economic and Market Analysis, Citigroup
Discussants:
- Dr. Felipe M. Medalla, Monetary Board Member, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
- Mr. Antonio Moncupa, Chair, Open Market Committee, Bankers Association of the Philippines
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14 Mar 2014 |
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program: Time to Let Go
(Press Release | Photos) |
Speaker:
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