NEWS l Third-Year FM Students Exhibit Innovative Research Excellence at 2024-2025 DFM Colloquium

PUP Financial Management students showcased their research at the 2024-2025 DFM Research Colloquium, receiving valuable insights from industry experts. The top five theses were recognized for their excellence in analysis, originality, and real-world impact.

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MANILA, Philippines – Eighty-three groups of third-year Financial Management (FM) students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) presented their thesis research at the 2024-2025 DFM Research Colloquium (Thesis Defense Day) held last February 8, 2025 at the PUP Condotel.

The event, themed "Strengthening Research Capabilities: Driving Innovation and Leadership in Financial Management," brought together over 20 evaluators and panelists from various universities and industries. Each group was assigned two evaluators with a 40-minute allotment for the presentation and question and answer regarding their thesis. This gave the students valuable feedback from experienced professionals and academics, detailing a comprehensive evaluation of the research projects to further their groundwork.

The colloquium was part of the department's FINAHUSAY Program, particularly Finasaliksik, featuring research conducted by the students in just one semester. It aims to cultivate research skills and promote academic excellence among FM students. The DFM faculty challenged students to apply their classroom learning to real-world financial issues, advancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

The top five theses were recognized for their outstanding contributions. The following groups were awarded with the most excellent theses, demonstrating a high level of analytical rigor, originality, and practical application:

Rank 1: BSBA FM 3-1, Group 9

The Relationship Between Behavioral Finance and Risk Management Strategies of Millennial Investors in Quezon City

Rank 2: BSBA FM 3-11S, Group 5

Robo-advisor na! A Study of Investor's Perception of Trust, Accessibility and the Mediating Role of Communication Offered by Robo-advisors in Metro Manila

Rank 3: BSBA FM 3-5, Group 6

Unveiling Strategies: A Qualitative Exploration of How Filipino Traders Navigate the Dynamic Foreign Exchange Environment

Rank 4: BSBA FM 3-1, Group 6

The Perceived Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in Green Finance on the Investment Decision of Financial Advisors

Rank 5: BSBA FM 3-5, Group 1

Qualitative Study, Navigating Tax Obligations: The Compliance Landscape for Shopee Micro-Enterprises Importing from China

Special awards were also bestowed to the following:

Best Section: BSBA FM 3-2

Best Presenters:

Maegan A. Fortunado

BSBA FM 3-11S

Kim Erish H. Cabali

BSBA FM 3-7S

April Joy C. Cabaya

BSBA FM 3-1

Shane S. Lacorte

BSBA FM 3-11S

Eunice Jamilah A. Dela Peña

BSBA FM 3-1

The awards exemplified the importance of research in advancing the field of financial management and encouraged students to pursue further academic endeavors.

The 2024-2025 DFM Research Colloquium proved to be a resounding success, displaying the talent and potential of PUP's future financial leaders. This year's colloquium highlighted the students' dedication and hard work, providing a platform to present their work and interact with other students, faculty, and industry professionals. The event reinforced PUP's commitment to providing quality education and promoting a culture of research and innovation in financial management.