Reconnecting with fellow economics alumni at the first-ever SAGE alumni homecoming

The Samahan ng mga Atenistang Graduate ng Economics and Management Economics (SAGE) – the newly established alumni association of Ateneo de Manila's Department of Economics – held its first-ever alumni homecoming at the Leong Hall Roofdeck last 9 December 2023. The event brought together different generations of economics students and faculty back to the gates of Ateneo. 

Some notable guests included former BSP Governor Amando "Say" Tetangco Jr., School of Social Sciences Dean Dr Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, and Professor Emeritus Dr Germelino Bautista.

The evening commenced with a short tour around the campus led by current presidents of the Ateneo Economics Association and the Ateneo Management Economics Organization, Jonelym Aguinaldo and Shan Uy respectively. Then, it was followed by an anticipated mass officiated by Fr Roberto C Yap, SJ, President of Ateneo de Manila University, in the Leong Hall Auditorium.

Mr Goody Hernandez (AB EC '72), the Founding President of SAGE, opened the event proper with a few words, extending a warm welcome to everyone and setting the tone for the evening. Acting BSP Governor Dr Eli Remolona (AB EC '72) also took the stage to provide insights on the current direction of monetary policy and the Philippine economic landscape in general through his Keynote speech. 

The night was filled with music, good memories, and great company—continuing on with the introduction of the different economics batches, their representatives, the SAGE fellowship, and the raffle where a lucky attendee had won a trip to Hong Kong. Through this event, the Economics Department hopes to create an alumni network that fosters a strong bond through generations to come.