Dr. Alvin Ang, PhD

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Dr. Ang is an Economics professor at Ateneo de Manila and Director of ACERD. He earned his Economics degree from UST, a Public Policy master’s from NUS (Singapore Government Scholar), and a PhD in Applied Economics from Osaka University (Japanese Government Scholar, 2006). He studies how economies work—and how to make them work better—focusing on labor, development, competition, privatization, and public finance.

The Days Ahead

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Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

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Davao farmers rise from low-value crops to global cacao acclaim 

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Farmers in Barangay Saloy, Calinan, once struggled with unstable earnings from corn and banana, with idle cogon-covered land offering little hope for better lives. Today, their shift to high-quality cacao agroforestry backed by government and private support has lifted their livelihoods, restored forests, and earned international recognition for their produce.

One Meralco Foundation supports 300 San Juan pupils

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More than 300 elementary students in San Juan City received school supplies and access to new reading spaces as the One Meralco Foundation (OMF) expanded its Balik Eskwela program to Salapan Integrated School.

Just as we brace for rains, we can also plan for life’s biggest uncertainties

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When storms approach, Filipino families instinctively act: umbrellas within reach, supplies checked, gadgets charged, and disruptions anticipated. It is a proven habit—when the future is unclear, being ready changes everything.

Security Bank boosts coastal environment work in La Union 

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As part of its 75th anniversary and Project MITHI’s second year, Security Bank and partners planted nearly 500 mangrove seedlings in Barangay Bungro, moving toward a 7,500-seedling target this year. The event included environmental education for children and financial literacy training for adults to strengthen community resilience.
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