About Ecosoc

This is Ecosoc

The UP Economics Society (UP Ecosoc) is a non-stock, non-profit, socio-civic organization committed to fulfilling its socio-civic responsibilities for the university, and for the nation at large. We strive to promote economic understanding as a step towards change and development in Philippine society by molding our members into holistic individuals that shall mobilize the students of the University to share this task.

The organization was founded by a group of honor students of the College of Business Administration in 1958. Today, UP Ecosoc is one of the largest and most respected organizations in UP Diliman, embarking on various undertakings that realize its role as prime movers of youth dynamism. The organization assists high school and college scholars through the Economics Society Scholarship Program (ESSP).

Our Story

The UP Economics Society, or Ecosoc, was formed in 1958 by honor students from the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines. It aimed to provide service to the community through academic excellence and socio-civic undertakings. In the 1960s, it consolidated all economics-centered student organizations in the country and founded the Junior Philippine Economics Society.

During the 1970s, Ecosoc became highly politicized and involved in university and national issues, launching Economic Consciousness Week to instill awareness of current economic trends. In the 1980s, it sustained its ideas and renewed its commitment to its thrusts by sponsoring socio-civic projects, symposia, tutorials, and convocations.

The organization received numerous awards, including the Presidential Award for Outstanding Organization in the entire UP system. In the 2000s, it became known for various activities that aim for the well-being of its members and the achievement of its goals of service, excellence, and tradition.

VISION

The Society envisions itself as an organization that positively impacts Philippine society through its commitment to various forms of service.

MISSION

The principal mission of the Society is to mold its members into citizens who not only strive for societal advancement but also inspire others to do the same

CORE THRUSTS

Service

The Society works towards organizing initiatives that push for the betterment of its beneficiaries and the society at large.

Excellence

The Society commits itself to uphold quality and integrity in all of its current and future endeavors.

Tradition

The Society preserves its identity and culture to foster a sense of belongingness and constantly reignite its purpose among its members.