The Philippine Economic Society (PES) was established in August 1962 as a nonstock, nonprofit professional organization of economists.
Over the years,the PES has served as one of the strongest networks of economists in the academe,government,and business sector.
Recognized in the international community of professional economic associations and a founding member of the Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations (FAEA). The PES continuously provides a venue for open and free discussions of a wide range of policy issues through its conferences and symposia.
Through its journal, the Philippine Review of Economics (PRE), which is jointly published with the UP School of Economics, the Society performs a major role in improving the standard of economic research in the country and in disseminating new research findings.
At present the society enjoys the membership of some 500 economists and professionals from the academe, government, and private sector.
- Lifetime Membership – Any regular member who pays the lifetime membership dues shall be granted lifetime membership and shall have the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a regular member, except for the payment of the annual dues.
- Regular Membership – Limited to individuals 21 years of age or older, who have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree in economics, or who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have shown sufficient familiarity and understanding of the science of economics to warrant admission to the Society. Candidates who have been accepted shall become members of the Society only upon payment of annual dues for the current year.
- Student Membership – This is reserved for graduate students majoring in economics. .
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