https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb Post memories and past activities (academic/non-academic) that transformed you. List down important individuals, communities, and organizations that you've worked with and related to your advocacies. Don’t forget to add a short description. en-us 2021-10-30 00:17:32 UTC 2025-03-01 02:41:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f49a.png maria_sofia_puncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855187181 As the 19th YEC Commissioner, I pioneered the rebirth phase of the DLSU ECONORG's YEC — alongside Kristin Cabrera and the hardworking 19th YEC Commission — through positive restructuring of the entire flagship event.

We continuously aimed to provide a stimulating venue for young economists to enrich their economic understanding and leadership potential through: 

• Brown Bag Session
• Young Economists' Policy Initiative
• 12th Young Economists' International Convention

]]> 2021-10-30 06:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855187181 maria_sofia_puncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855187433 Led the overall implementation of "Project Liwayway," which aimed to:

• Help the target beneficiary in Pasay City to attain awareness regarding the proper disaster risk reduction methods to execute during a calamity; and
• Convey financial knowledge and literacy to guide the host families in starting up a sustainable business.

]]> 2021-10-30 06:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855187433 maria_sofia_puncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855189084 Had the opportunity to work with USG LA to conceptualise, research, and write a policy paper regarding strengthening and championing the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) of ALL individuals.

The SOGIESC Bill was recently approved during a Legislative Assembly session last December 2021.]]> 2021-10-30 06:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855189084 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855193013 Had the opportunity to work with a multinational corporation that provided me with lead position in a major project, which supported tech startup businesses and implemented 4IR talks from international business/technology leaders. ]]> 2021-10-30 06:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855193013 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855198413 Had the privilege to be one of HPAIR's delegates where I was able to engage and learn from government leaders, business executives, social sector pioneers, celebrities, and leading academics about the value of instilling great leadership and resilience amidst the ongoing pandemic.]]> 2021-10-30 06:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855198413 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855200447 Had the privilege to become one of the 60 delegates for the Economic & Trade Track and provided insights regarding the status of trade and relations between the Philippines & South Korea.]]> 2021-10-30 06:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855200447 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855203183 Without music, life would be a mistake. Producing music and song covers greatly improves my emotional and mental state, and continuously strengthens my love for the Humanities and the Arts. It provides me with solace, and I hope the people who come across those videos do as well, to some extent.]]> 2021-10-30 06:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1855203183 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870390037 My challenging, yet meaningful journey in the DLSU Economics Organization from 2018 to 2021.]]> 2021-11-05 16:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870390037 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870473319 Projects that I took part of to pay my blessings forward + People who believed in me while I'm doing so.]]> 2021-11-05 17:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870473319 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870480995 Initiatives that I contributed to for a conscious and proactive effort to uphold my life's advocacies.]]> 2021-11-05 17:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870480995 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870514785 Creative side projects that serve as food for my soul, which ground myself emotionally and spiritually.]]> 2021-11-05 17:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870514785 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870564788 Provided support in the Programs Committee, as the event tackled the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its implications for enterprise organizations, economic challenges, and opportunities on the agenda. ]]> 2021-11-05 17:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870564788 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870603149 The road, which reinforced the advocacies and research interests that I aspire to venture on — revolving around economic and social welfare.]]> 2021-11-05 18:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870603149 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870609468 Contributed to the Research Committee's vision and goals regarding information dissemination and the "Economics for All" movement.]]> 2021-11-05 18:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870609468 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870614228 Served as one of the Team Leaders of the Programs Committee, which we contributed to the main discussion regarding human capital and how to utilise it for the productivity of society, as well as the function of its political, social, and civic institutions.]]> 2021-11-05 18:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870614228 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870665806 Serving as a volunteer under the Network Coordinations Department, and currently the Convenor for De La Salle-Lipa, in support of VP Leni Robredo's presidential bid. As a volunteer and Convenor, I take part in handling external partnerships and collaborations between external organisations and Lasallians For Leni.]]> 2021-11-05 18:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870665806 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870666113 Serving as a volunteer under the Linkages Department in support of Senator Risa Hontiveros' senatorial bid and her LGBTQIA+ campaign in the Philippines. As a volunteer, I take part in scouting for advocates and external partnerships to strengthen SOGIESC equality and SOGIESC awareness dissemination in our country.]]> 2021-11-05 18:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870666113 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870669063 The School of Economics has provided me with a lot of opportunities and positive reinforcement in all aspects of my life. These vlogs are my way of giving back to the college, and help young students who are interested in pursuing the same path that I have taken in college.]]> 2021-11-05 18:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870669063 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870670723 I am blessed to meet people that provide me with guidance, motivation, and role modeling, when I have apprehensions with the paths that I want to explore or pursue.]]> 2021-11-05 18:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870670723 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870670995 Immensely grateful for the very people who ground, guide, and support me in my pursuit of Self and reaching out to others, since the year 2000.]]> 2021-11-05 18:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870670995 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870671191 Very appreciative of my friends who unfailingly give me emotional support and necessary "hype," which provide me the courage to pursue my goals.]]> 2021-11-05 18:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870671191 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870672148 DLSU has greatly reinforced my good sense of citizenship and socio-civic awareness. So, I constantly aim to disseminate vital information that can best be understood by a layperson to help combat misinformation and disinformation on social media. ]]> 2021-11-05 18:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870672148 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870672878 Introspection and mindfulness are two of the most important pursuits of mine in my effort to seek for my truths. At times, I share such (unwarranted) monologues and thoughts to people who can see it, in my attempt to provide solace and encourage such mindsets.]]> 2021-11-05 18:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870672878 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870675398 Pursued opportunities in the research sector through research think tanks that allowed me to find answers to things that are unknown, bridge informational gaps in knowledge, and provide ways to propel our society towards efficiency and sustainability.

Recent Publications:

• Working Paper about Philippine energy poverty analysis in the DLSU–Angelo King Institute.
• Policy Brief about Philippine energy poverty results in the DLSU–Angelo King Institute.
• Journal Article about the economics and philosophy of "love" in SURI Journal of the Philosophical Association of the Philippines.

]]> 2021-11-05 18:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/1870675398 piapuncia https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/2022993618 Had the privilege to become one of the 40 students who participated in this international virtual exchange program. With the theme, "Human Security Development through Energy Science 2022," we explored solutions to technological, socio-economic and political issues, focusing on the Asian region's Human Security Development in the field of Energy Science.

Me and my groupmates are grateful for the First Place award that was granted to us during the final group presentation. We presented a power generation system, and the appropriate technological & economic policy frameworks for Year 2030 to 2050 for a theoretical nation. Our group called the country, "Republic of Eudaimonia," which is inspired by Aristotle's philosophy on "happiness."]]> 2022-02-01 09:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsu_soe_mzer/zswjk3a37nxs6bbb/wish/2022993618