Republic of the Philippines

CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Carig Campus, Carig, Tuguegarao City

http://www.csu.edu.ph
Telephone No. 078-304-0703
078-396-1949

1st REGIONAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE

Economics Education and Regional Economic Development towards
ASEAN 2015

CLOSING MESSAGE1
ARCHIMEDES C. ARTICULO, M. Phil., LL.B., M.B.A., D.PL.A.
Campus Executive Officer
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY CARIG CAMPUS
chitocsu@gmail.com

In closing, I would like to reiterate what our University President has

declared in his message this morning, that we, in the CAGAYAN STATE
UNIVERSITY, have already made it a way of life to experiment on how to best
bring the services of the University nearer to our people, in the hope that
through education, we could help them break the vicious cycle of poverty. This
is because the overarching purpose of the existence of the Cagayan State
University, and all other State Universities and Colleges in the country, is to
educate the countryside. That is, we, as an institution, is called to service, by
way of selflessly pursuing and providing a brand of education which empowers
and liberates people, most especially the poor and the marginalized.
Bringing brilliant minds, like our speakers from PES and professors from the
University of the Philippines, and visionary leaders, like our very own University
Regent Hon. Roman Romulo, the Committee Chair of the Higher and Technical
Education, Philippine House of Representatives, 16th Congress, to enlighten and
motivate our educators, our local leaders, and other education stakeholders in
the Region, is therefore important for the achievement of the social mission of
the Cagayan State University.
Bilang isang Unibersidad na pinopondohan ng kaban ng bayan, ang
CSU ay nakahandang tumulong at tumugon sa ating pamahalaan at sa
pangangailangan ng Bayan. If the requirement of the times is to promote
Vocational Technical education, CSU is ready to respond. With the coming of K12 in 2016, CSU will be ready for the three tracks it offers to our students.
The several landmark House Bills authored and discussed by Rep. Roman
Romulo, once they become laws of the land, will further empower and
embolden the Cagayan State University to serve the people of Cagayan, and
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Delivered during the Regional Economic Conference, August 1, 2014, CSU Carig, CICS
Amphitheater. A joint project of Cagayan State University Carig Campus, Philippine
Economic Society, and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office
No. 02.

contribute to the promotion of the inclusive growth for which this present
Administration is a well-known champion.
Our activity today with the Philippine Economic Society and the National
Economic Development Authority, Region 02, has provided us with a perfect
opportunity to review the philosophical basis and foundation of the education
we offer here in the University. Economics examines topics of obvious
importance to human well-being. It is applicable in a wide range of fields,
including business, finance, administration, law, local and national government,
the university administration, and, indeed, most aspects of OUR everyday life.
Economics, as a discipline and as an activity, plays a crucial role in a
setting where the real problem of scarcity of resources and opportunities are
made worst by the problems of political and bureaucratic corruption, which the
Government is now trying its best to address. With the changing and severe
weather patterns and other problems caused by climate change affecting the
country today, there is no better time, than ours, to discuss appreciate the
problem of scarcity.
The political dynamics that we observe today, when seen in light of the
premises of Economics as a study and activity, would emphasize one important
lesson to its students: economics is not just a subject; it's a way of thinking. It
does not simply study economic phenomena and theories; it must be capable
of being used to empower people and to construct a better world.
A progressive Philippines is fueled not only by capital or financial
investments, but also of visions and ideals, that are genuinely conducive to
economic growth that could be felt at the grassroots and household levels. It is
within this framework that the concept of inclusive growth must be appreciated.
Why poverty reduction programs and projects of the government must
succeed. Why we should promote a pro-poor and inclusive strategy for
economic growth. And why we should have more activities in partnership with
the Philippine Economic Society.
Marami pa po tayong programa upang lalong mapabilis pa ang pagangat ng edukasyon sa ating Probinsya at Rehiyon tungo sa pang-kalahatang
pag-unlad ng ating Bayan.
On behalf of the men and women of the Cagayan State University, I
thank you all for actively attending our Conference today.
HANGGANG SA MULI PO NATING PAG-KIKITA. MARAMING SALAMAT PO.
MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!
MABUHAY ANG SAMBAYANANG PILIPINO.