Econvergence

Meet the incredible people behind Econvergence 2026! 🌟

A huge appreciation to the dedicated individuals who worked tirelessly to bring this event to life. From months of planning and preparation to the countless hours spent coordinating every detail, their passion and commitment made Econvergence 2026 possible. Their dedication turned a shared vision into a meaningful and successful event.💙

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing hosts and volunteers, whose energy, professionalism, and charisma kept the program engaging and lively from beginning to end. 🥰

Congratulations for the success of the 21st season of Econvergence! ☺️🤍

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 ✨

Last January 17–18, the NCAS Auditorium at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños became a gathering ground for some of the brightest minds across the country. Students and educators came together not only to listen and learn from distinguished speakers, but to challenge themselves in competitions that revealed extraordinary talent within our community.

Day 1 sparked the momentum: ideas were exchanged, perspectives were widened, and ambition filled the rooms.

Day 2 carried that energy forward into decisive final rounds and a meaningful awarding ceremony, where dedication met recognition. What began as potential transformed into achievement, proving that excellence thrives when passion and opportunity intersect.

To our speakers, judges, organizers, sponsors, partners, and participants — thank you for making ECONVERGENCE 2026 a two-day celebration of intellect, perseverance, and community.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year. 🧡

𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 !🏆

After two intense days of strategy, skill, and engaging discussions, the spotlight belongs to those who stood out and stood strong. The 𝟐𝟏𝙨𝙩 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 united brilliant minds who transformed ideas into impact and challenges into meaningful triumphs. 🏅

To every participant, your voices, insights, and passion energized the discussions on natural disasters and their effects on the Philippine economy.

Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who helped shape these vital conversations.👏 May the lessons gained from this year’s econvergence extend beyond the event, inspiring informed action, resilience, and a deeper commitment to building a stronger and more disaster-ready nation 🛟

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Ekonomika Quiz Contest! 💡

Through sharp recall and strong analytical grounding, your performance in the quiz contest demonstrated a solid understanding of core economic concepts. By linking theory, data, and real-world applications, you highlighted the role of economics in understanding and addressing societal challenges.

𝐄𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐙 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇Francis Alfonzo R. Sitchon (Philippine Science High School - Davao Region Campus in Davao City)
🥈Maria Gemrose S. Biscocho (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)
🥉Beatrice S. Gomez (De La Salle University - The Academy)

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Intellectual Encounter Debate Competition! 🗣️

Your debates explored how decisions and policies shape community outcomes in times of strain. By interrogating inequality, responsibility, and governance, your discussions underscored the value of evidence-based and compassionate responses.

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇Philippine Science High School - Main Campus (Team A)
🥈De La Salle University - The Academy (Team A)
🥉Naga City Science High School
🥉De La Salle University - The Academy (Team 😎

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒

🏅John Gabriel M. Lee (De La Salle University - The Academy Team A)
🏅Yakov Mathias A. Apura (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus Team A)

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑

🏅Yakov Mathias A. Apura (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus Team A)

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Impromptu Speaking Competition! 🎤

Your impromptu speeches confronted moments of hardship through a people-centered lens. By articulating unequal impacts and shared responsibility, your responses emphasized care, accountability, and action.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐔 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇Lauren Isabelle P. Singson (Colegio San Agustin Biñan)
🥈Al Jabir Mikhail B. Hernandez (Philippine Science High School - Davao Region Campus in Davao City)
🥉Vincent Xavier V. Gatela (Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus in Cebu)

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Essay Writing Competition! 📝

By combining critical thinking with social awareness, your essays examined the consequences of calamities beyond numbers. Your discussions of recovery, inequality, and community experiences emphasize the importance of informed and people-centered solutions.

𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇 Janna Elisha Beulah G. Fundano (Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos, Inc.)
🥈John Elijah Gabrielle Bunquin (University of Batangas - Batangas City Senior High School)
🥉Cristea Arianna O. Juan (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Photo Essay Competition! 📸

Through careful framing and visual storytelling, your photo essays captured the cost of calamities as lived and felt by communities. By documenting everyday realities shaped by loss, recovery, and inequality, your work emphasizes the urgency of people-centered responses grounded in empathy and accountability.

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇 Khloe Degrano (De La Salle University Integrated School)
🥈 Lara Angelica V. Bermudez (Colegio San Agustin Biñan)
🥉 Kelly Chloe R. Hilario (Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos, Inc.)

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the winners of the ECONVERGENCE 2026 Poster Making Competition! 🎨

With bold imagery and thoughtful design, your posters translated the cost of calamities into messages that inform and provoke action. By making complex economic and social impacts visible at a glance, your work encourages critical reflection and highlights the need for people-centered solutions.

𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

🥇 Makeila Kolleen S. Villanueva (Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos, Inc.)
🥈 Gabriel Dawanni Ubaldo (Naga City Science High School)
🥉 Jhyan Ollie Duran (Philippine Science High School - Main Campus)