Econ No-Mix 2021 tackles how public health affects PH economy

This is a press release from the UP Organization of Business Economics Majors.

After one year on hiatus, the UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM) once again held its annual economics convention Econ No-Mix last May 15 and 16.

Econ No-Mix 2021, with the theme “RESCUE: Reviving the Philippine Economy through Strengthening the Healthcare System,” focused its discussions on the government’s role in developing and implementing policies to strengthen the healthcare system and how responses to public health issues can improve economic outcomes.

Econ No-Mix brought together high school students and teachers nationwide to learn more about the state of the country’s healthcare system and its relationship to the economy through talks and competitions. The convention was held on virtual platforms, primarily via Zoom.

The annual convention featured various activities targeted for high school students and teachers. The students’ convention exposed high school students to industry leaders and movers of society to show how economics provides a solution to modern-day public health challenges. On the other hand, the teachers’ convention tackled how prioritizing health, especially its mental aspect, can help teachers maximize their students’ potential.

The debate, essay writing, idea generation, and quiz bee competitions have also challenged students to think critically on the issues currently faced by Philippine society and apply their deeper understanding of economics in real-life situations.

Here’s the list of Econ No-Mix 2021 winners:

Debate Category 

• First Place: Neil Dominic De Jesus, Hugh Ruzle Mejos, David Dylan Mencias
• Best Speaker: David Dylan Mencias

Essay Writing Category

• First Place: Cathleen Bettina Baroy
• Second Place: Angelina Magallano
• Third Place: Anne Sophia Magsipoc

Idea Generation Category 

• First Place: Samantha Nicole Carpio, Christina Andrea Ibarra
• Second Place: Julia Mendiola, Faith Ylizabelle Rodriguez, Jovito III San Luis
• Third Place: Raffy Mae Alidon, Heart Methody Castañares, Micah Emmanuelle Ceniza

Quiz Bee

• FIrst Place: Rexian Irlandez
• Second Place: Mary Rose Esguerra
• Third Place: Diana Mae de la Cruz

The UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM) is a duly recognized socio-academic organization based in the School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman.

For more information about the convention, you may check UP OBEM’s Facebook page or reach them through their email at upobem.economix@gmail.com. – Rappler.com

Econ No-Mix 2021 is officially endorsed by UP Office of the Student Regent, Securities and Exchange Commission, Public-Private Partnership Center, Philippine Competition Commission, Philippine Institute for Development Studies, National Economic and Development Authority, Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Commission on Human Rights, DTI – CPAB, and MovePH, Rappler’s civic engagement arm.