UPLB College of Economics and Management

🎓 Equipping UPLB Personnel with Essential Tax Compliance Knowledge 📊💼

🏛️ The UPLB Department of Accounting – College of Economics and Management (CEM), in partnership with the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO), organized the highly informative orientation-seminar, "Tax Smart: A Basic Guide to Individual Income Taxation," on 25 June 2026 at the ICOPED Auditorium.

📚 The seminar provided a comprehensive overview of the essentials of tax compliance. Discussions focused on the processes of registration, filing, and payment. Attendees gained practical, real-world insights tailored to various taxpayer classifications, including purely compensation income earners, self-employed individuals and professionals, mixed-income earners, and job order and service contract workers.

🤝 The event received strong support from key university leaders. Among those who attended were UPLB Vice Chancellor for Administration Rolando T. Bello, HRDO Director Roderick C. Javar, CEM Dean Ma. Angeles O. Catelo, and Department of Accounting Chair Juan Paulino S. Trespalacio Jr., highlighting the institution's commitment to equipping its personnel with vital fiscal knowledge.

👏 We extend our sincere gratitude to our expert resource persons from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)—Joseph Emanuelle Y. Palencia, Ma. Patricia Joy E. Jaron, Maria Paola G. Tavera, Prince Ricky Lenard Laluon, and Charmaine C. Lopez—for sharing their invaluable expertise and helping empower UPLB personnel to become more informed and responsible taxpayers.

✨ Through initiatives like this, UPLB continues to promote financial literacy, professional development, and good governance among its workforce.

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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐔𝐍-𝐐𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The College of Economics and Management (CEM) has officially launched a three-day Training Workshop on the Structured Examination of ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Program Assessment Criteria, marking a significant step in the College's preparations for its upcoming AUN-QA program assessments in March–April 2027.

Led by Dr. Antonio Jesus Quilloy, the workshop brought together faculty members and unit representatives to deepen their understanding of AUN-QA standards, contextualize assessment requirements at the program level, and strengthen a shared culture of continuous quality improvement across CEM.

Organized by the College Quality Assurance Committee and the Knowledge Generation and Management Committee, the training began on June 23 and will continue on June 30 and July 3, 2026, at the CEM Function Hall. Participants will work toward key outputs that will directly support the completion of program-level Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) in preparation for the 2027 assessment.

As CEM advances its pursuit of academic excellence, this collective effort reflects the College's enduring commitment to quality, accountability, and the continuous enhancement of learning outcomes for present and future generations.

🌧️ Ngayong maulan na panahon, walang tatalo sa mainit na sabaw na may kasamang sariwa at masustansyang gulay!

Ngayong linggo, narito ang mga available na gulay:

🥬 Bush Sitao – 40 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle
🥬 Okra – 90 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle
🥬 Pole Sitao – 50 bundles (250g) – ₱40/bundle
🥬 Kangkong – 100 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle

📩 Order na habang may stocks pa! https://bit.ly/AgriBayanihanProduce

📝 Order form closes on June 24, 2026 (Wednesday), at 5:00 PM.

📦 Pick-up details:
📅 June 25, 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Baker Hall

🛍️ Please bring your own bag and present a valid ID upon pick-up of your order.

The College of Economics and Management (CEM) commenced the week with a meaningful Flag Raising Ceremony, hosted by the Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development (ICOPED).

Faculty members, staff, and students came together in a spirit of unity, professionalism, and shared purpose, proudly wearing navy blue attire as a symbol of solidarity and commitment to the College’s mission and values. The ceremony provided an opportunity to reaffirm our collective dedication to excellence in education, responsive public service, and transformative leadership in nation-building.

Sari-sari ulit ang murang gulay sa Agri-Bayanihan! 🌱

Ngayong linggo, narito ang mga available na gulay:

🥬 Bush Sitao – 100 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle
🥬 Okra – 55 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle
🥬 Pole Sitao – 25 bundles (250g) – ₱40/bundle
🥬 Kangkong – 100 bundles (250g) – ₱20/bundle
🌽 White Corn (Lagkitan) – 40 packs (2.5kg) – ₱100/pack
🌽 Baby Corn – 8 packs (500g) – ₱50/pack

📩 Order na habang may stocks pa! https://bit.ly/AgriBayanihanProduce

📝 Order form closes on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday), at 5:00 PM.

📦 Pick-up details:
📅 June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Baker Hall

🛍️ Please bring your own bag and present a valid ID upon pick-up of your order.

🎓 SABLAY CHECK!

You're about to graduate—but are you wearing your sablay correctly? 👀

As you prepare for the 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and the 𝟓𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬, we share this guide on wearing the Sablay with the dignity the occasion deserves.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘆. Draped over the right shoulder with the woven band resting across the chest, the Sablay is more than ceremonial attire—it embodies nationalism and respect for indigenous culture. The term "isablay" refers to draping something precious over one's shoulder as a gesture of value and honor.

Keep it clean, classic, and dignified—let the Sablay take center stage.

See you at the CEM Testimonial Rites!

𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. ✨

The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Economics and Management proudly celebrates 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧, a BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship graduate of the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (DAME), for placing 1𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 (𝐋𝐄𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟗𝟐.𝟏𝟖%—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐄𝐀. 🥇

In recognition of this remarkable accomplishment, Aira was one of those honored during the 2026 Pagkilala: Sa mga Natatanging Alumni na Nagkamit ng Pinakamatataas na Marka sa Licensure Exam, the University of the Philippines' recognition program for alumni who attained the highest marks in their respective licensure examinations, held last 05 June 2026, 5:00 PM at the GT-Toyota Asian Center, UP Diliman, as part of the Buwan ng Unibersidad 2026 celebrations. She was likewise chosen to deliver the message on behalf of the country's topnotchers, representing not only the agricultural profession but also the excellence of UPLB, CEM, and the UP System.

In her address, Aira reminded fellow graduates that "𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. 𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔." She further emphasized that "𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔."

These words resonate deeply with the values that UPLB seeks to instill in its graduates: excellence anchored in perseverance, leadership guided by integrity, and knowledge dedicated to serving communities and the nation. Aira's achievement stands as a powerful testament that success is built not only on intellect but also on discipline, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference. 🌱

Joining Aira during the recognition program were 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐉𝐫. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐎. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐨, as the University and College celebrated this historic milestone.

More than setting a record, Aira has raised the bar for future generations of agriculturists and agribusiness professionals. Her achievement brings honor to DAME, CEM, UPLB, and the entire UP community, and serves as an inspiration to all Iskolar ng Bayan who aspire to use their education in the service of the Filipino people.

Congratulations, Aira! Your CEM family proudly celebrates this extraordinary achievement and the example of excellence, purpose, and service that you embody!

PADAYON! ✊

🎓 CEM Testimonial Rites 2026

We are gathering to celebrate the achievements and aspirations of our future graduates who have upheld the ideals of honor, excellence, and service to the nation.

As CEM continues its journey toward becoming a catalyst for economic and social transformation, we call on our future graduates to carry this legacy forward. May you rise to the challenge of using your knowledge, integrity, and leadership to drive inclusive innovation and empower communities wherever your path may lead.

📅 July 2, 2026
📍 Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall
🕐 1:00 PM

We look forward to celebrating with you.

UPLB reaffirms its commitment to being an inclusive, engaged, and anti-discriminatory university for all.

We stand as proud allies who celebrate the vibrancy, resilience, and diversity of our LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈

As part of this year's initiatives, UPLB, through the UPLB Gender Center in partnership with the UPLB Institute of Human Nutrition and Food launches 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁: 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, a month-long walking challenge that encourages wellness, inclusivity, and community spirit.

The University also continues to advance gender-responsive practices through OC Memorandum 2025-049, which promotes the use of gender-sensitive language and imagery and the use of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) names, pronouns, and titles across our programs, projects, and activities.

Together, let us create empowering spaces where everyone—regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression—can thrive.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐒𝐁𝐂/𝐇𝐊𝐔 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🇵🇭

The College of Economics and Management (CEM), University of the Philippines Los Baños, proudly extends its full support and best wishes to Team Nexus as they represent the Philippines in the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong.

Coached by Associate Professor Jeanette Angeline B. Madamba of the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (DAME), Team Nexus earned the honor of representing the country after emerging as the Champion of the HSBC Philippines Business Case Competition.

Today marks the start of the competition proper, where teams from across the Asia-Pacific region will showcase their analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills through a series of challenging business case presentations. 🌎

As they compete on the global stage, Team Nexus carries with them the excellence, innovation, and competitive spirit of UPLB and the Philippines.

The entire CEM community is cheering you on. We are proud of your achievement and wish you the very best in the competition.

Padayon, Team Nexus! ✊️