DLSU-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies

DLSU and NWPC Collaborate to Advance General Equilibrium Modeling for Regional Wage Policy Analysis

On June 4–5, 2026, the De La Salle University-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (DLSU-AKI), in collaboration with the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), held a two-day Capacity-Building Training on the Regional Wage Model (RWM).

This joint initiative gathered personnel from NWPC and the RTWPB Secretariats to strengthen their capacity in wage policy analysis using Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling. The training featured hands-on exercises on simulation techniques and the interpretation of model results to support evidence-based policy decision-making.

Through the activity, participants enhanced their skills in assessing the potential impacts of minimum wage adjustments on key economic indicators at both the national and regional levels.

The training was facilitated by Dr. Marites Tiongco, Dr. Justin Eloriaga, Ms. Jem Marie Nario, and Mr. Mc Reynald II Banderlipe. Their expertise and practical guidance enriched the discussions and learning experience. The training modules were based on the CGE Regional Wage Model developed by Dr. Caesar Cororaton.

📢 The De La Salle University-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (DLSU-AKI) invites researchers and interested participants to take part in the discussion on the paper:

“Exchange Rate Pass-Through of Oil Price Shocks to Inflation in the Philippines”

by:
Ms. Jan Marie Claire J. Edra
Dr. Junette A. Perez
Dr. Edwin B. Valeroso
Financial Management Department
Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business
De La Salle University

🗓 22 May 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

This session explores how oil price shocks and exchange rate movements affect inflation in the Philippines. The presentation features ongoing research and welcomes insights and feedback to help improve the study and enrich academic discussion.

📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/5UjeBB5eey8fFLjf7
📌 Or scan the QR code in the poster below.

For more details, visit: https://www.dlsu-aki.com/aki-paper-presentation-on-exchange-rate-pass-through-of-oil-price-shocks-to-inflation-in-the-philippines.html

📢 DLSU-AKI Paper Presentation

The DLSU-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies invites researchers and interested participants to take part in the discussion on the paper:

“Alternatives to CPI-Based Inflation”

by
Ms. Neriza Chow*
Dr. Andrew Adrian Pua
Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University

📅 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
💻 via Zoom

This session presents ongoing research and welcomes insights and feedback to help improve the study.

To join, please register here:
https://forms.gle/BYZgU2g3pNengweT8

or scan the QR code in the poster below.

For more details, visit:
https://www.dlsu-aki.com/aki-paper-presentation-on-alternatives-to-cpi-based-inflation.html

The DLSU-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (DLSU-AKI) publishes a new Policy Brief on the "Impact of Oil and Petroleum Crisis on the Philippine Economy," authored by Dr. Caesar B. Cororaton of the Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University.

The brief examines the macroeconomic, sectoral, welfare, and poverty consequences of the ongoing global oil and petroleum crisis on the Philippine economy. Drawing on a series of policy simulations, it finds that the crisis poses significant risks to growth, government revenues, household incomes, and poverty levels—and assesses which government responses are best positioned to protect the most vulnerable Filipinos while remaining fiscally sustainable.

Read the full Policy Brief here:https://www.dlsu-aki.com/uploads/1/0/2/2/102266760/dlsu-aki_policy_brief_impact_of_oil_and_petroleum_crisis_on_the_philippine_economy.pdf

The DLSU-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (DLSU-AKI) releases its new Policy Brief titled "Rising Oil Prices in the Philippines: Why a Targeted UPLIFT Response is Preferable to Broad Price Suppression," authored by Dr. Marites M. Tiongco, Dr. Caesar B. Cororaton, and Francine Ysabel Gañgan of the Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University.

The brief examines three proposed policy interventions in response to the ongoing oil crisis: the revival of the Oil Price Stabilization Fund, the suspension of fuel excise taxes, and targeted subsidies under the UPLIFT framework, and argues for a targeted, fiscally disciplined approach grounded in clear eligibility rules, time-bound assistance, fiscal caps, and transparent monitoring and reporting.

Read the full Policy Brief here:https://www.dlsu-aki.com/uploads/1/0/2/2/102266760/dlsu-aki_policy_brief_rising_oil_prices_in_the_philippines_why_a_targeted_uplift_response_is__preferable_to_broad_price_suppression.pdf

The DLSU-Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (DLSU-AKI) releases a new Policy Brief titled “Sustaining Philippine Trade Openness Amid Global Trade Policy Uncertainty,” authored by Ms. Paulynne Castillo of the Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University.

The brief examines how global trade policy uncertainty may affect the Philippines’ open trade regime and outlines key policy considerations for sustaining resilience amid evolving global conditions.

Read the full Policy Brief here:
https://www.dlsu-aki.com/uploads/1/0/2/2/102266760/dlsu-aki_policy_brief_sustaining_philippine_trade_openness_amid_global_trade_policy_uncertainty.pdf

The DLSU – Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies successfully hosted the 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 on the 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰-𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘖𝘌𝘊𝘋) 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, titled “𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝙊𝙀𝘾𝘿 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮.”

We were honored to welcome Dr. Cyrille Schwellnus, Senior Economist at the OECD Economics Department, and Dr. Jens Arnold, Head of Division, Country Studies, who shared key insights from the Philippines’ first inclusion in the OECD Economic Survey series—highlighting the country’s strong post-pandemic recovery, continued commitment to macroeconomic stability, and the structural reforms needed to sustain productivity growth, expand formal employment, and strengthen climate resilience.

This milestone reinforces the Philippines’ growing role in the global economy and strengthens its position as a preferred investment destination.

We thank our colleagues from government, international institutions, academe, and the private sector for joining us in this substantive dialogue on growth, stability, and forward-looking reform.