PUP Department of Financial Management

18/10/2026

𝐃𝐅𝐌 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄!🏆

A proud moment for the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Department of Financial Management at the 𝐁𝐏𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, held on October 17 at Makati Diamond Residences!

🥈𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 — 𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑
Congratulations to Deanna Baldosa, Samantha Alano, Veronica Nicole Dimaya, and Zyrus Orgen for securing the national runner-up spot and winning ₱62,000 in combined prizes!

🎉𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 — 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒
Congratulations to Ivan Vijar, Jio Antonio Lazaro, Charlon Odivelas, and Daphney Rose Santos for earning a place among the nation’s Top 15 finalists!

From the excitement of the finals to the pride of the awarding stage, these captured moments celebrate the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance behind every achievement. With gratitude to their coaches and mentors, both teams have brought honor to DFM and the PUP community.

Congratulations, Capitalyst Partners and Slayholders! You have given us every reason to celebrate and be proud.❤️💙

18/10/2026

Congratulations Ivan, Jio, Daphney and Charlon.

ANOTHER DFM TEAM AWARDED IN THE BPI WEALTH FINQUEST 2026 AS NATIONAL FINALIST! 🏆


From three months of rigorous competition to earning a place among the National Top 15 finalists of BPI Wealth FinQuest 2026, the Slayholders Team has proven that dedication, analytical excellence, and teamwork can take PUP Financial Management students to greater heights!

The Department of Financial Management (DFM) proudly celebrates the Slayholders Team for this remarkable achievement in one of the country’s competitive investment and wealth management challenges.

Meet the Slayholders Team:
- Jio Antonio Lazaro – BSBA FM 4-5
- Ivan Viljar – BSBA FM 4-1
- Charlon Odivelas – BSBA FM 4-3
- Daphney Rose Santos – BSBA FM 4-2

The team’s achievement was recognized during the BPI Wealth FinQuest 2026 Awarding Ceremony on October 17, 2026, at Makati Diamond Residences.

Your journey reflects the DFM spirit of excellence, resilience, and champion-level performance. You have made the PUP community proud and inspired fellow Financial Management students to dream bigger, compete boldly, and excel in the world of finance!

Congratulations, Slayholders! You have truly earned your place among the best!

17/10/2026

Congratulations Deanna, Veronica, Samantha and Zyrus

DFM STUDENTS RISE TO THE FINQUEST PODIUM!

What started as a dream three months ago has now become a remarkable achievement. Against some of the country's most prestigious universities, Capitalyst proudly secured 2nd Place in the BPI FinQuest Challenge 2026, bringing home ₱50,000 in cash prizes and ₱3,000 investment credits for each member, totaling ₱62,000 in prizes! 🎉💙❤️
🏆 Team Capitalyst
🔹 Samantha Alano (BSBA FM 4-1)
🔹 Deanna Baldosa (BSBA FM 4-1)
🔹 Veronica Nicole Dimaya (BSBA FM 4-3)
🔹 Zyrus Orgen (BSBA FM 4-8S)

Their achievement reflects months of perseverance, financial expertise, strategic thinking, and countless hours of preparation. Through determination and teamwork, they demonstrated the excellence and competitive spirit of the PUP Department of Financial Management on the national stage.

🎓 Coaches & Mentors
👨‍🏫 Gem B. Galupar
👩‍🏫 Prince Guillan Cruz
👨‍🏫 Dr. Antonette Belago
👩‍🏫 Rachelyn Patello
👩‍🏫 Jhonna Lien Elorde
👨‍🏫 Raven Salguero

🏅 FinQuest 2026 Final Rankings
1st - Ateneo de Manila University
2nd - Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Department of Financial Management (Capitalyst)
3rd - University of the Philippines
4th - Ateneo de Manila University
5th - Ateneo de Manila University

This milestone is more than a podium finish. It is proof that PUP students can compete, excel, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the nation's finest. Congratulations, Capitalyst, for bringing pride and honor to PUP DFM and inspiring future finance leaders to aim higher and dream bigger.

Congratulations Team, You made PUP proud!

13/10/2026

🏆𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤, 𝐂𝐅𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

The Department of Financial Management proudly sends off its student representatives as they take on the CFA Institute Research Challenge, bringing their analytical skills, financial knowledge, and research capabilities to the forefront.

Representing the department under FinaAscend are the following students:

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝟏:
• Jared Landrito — BSBAFM 2-3
• Cassandra Taeza — BSBAFM 3-2
• Marro Alcantara — BSBAFM 3-3
• Riel Luther Rodriguez — BSBAFM 4-4
• Rayver Karl Obejera — BSBAFM 3-8s

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝟐
• Zyrus Orgen — BSBAFM 4-8s
• Deanna Baldosa — BSBAFM 4-1
• Errol Enriquez — BSBAFM 3-2
• Elizabeth Nucum — BSBAFM 3-3

As you embark on this challenge, may your preparation, teamwork, and dedication guide you toward excellence. Carry the name of the Department and the University with pride and confidence!

Good luck, mga Ka-Finance!💙

12/10/2026

Even overseas, a PUP Finance graduate takes the lead.

We are proud of you Aldrin Alfaro, Second Vice President and Senior Consultant of UK Northern Trust Corp, as Featured Alumnus of the Week by PUP Financial Management Alumni Association, Inc.

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤🌟

Hello, Mga Ka-Finance! Meet 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐨, a PUP Finance alumnus from Batch 2016 and our very first Featured Alumnus of the Week for this academic year!❤️

From graduating Magna Cum Laude in May 2016 to becoming a Second Vice President and Senior Consultant at Northern Trust Corporation, Mr. Aldrin's journey reflects the value of dedication, continuous growth, and leadership.

Throughout his career at Northern Trust Corporation, he progressed through various roles, beginning as an Analyst in UK Financial Reporting, advancing to Senior Analyst, Technical Coordinator (Supervisor), Team Leader (Manager), Officer, and Consultant – Officer, before taking on his current position.

His leadership journey also began during his student years, serving as President of Junior Financial Executives from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Professional Level Exemption from the Civil Service Commission.

To our Ka-Finance students, Mr. Aldrin's journey is a reminder that there is always a room for you to grow and make your mark in the finance industry.

Congratulations, Aldrin! Your journey is one worth celebrating, and we are proud to feature you as part of the Ka-Finance community. ❤️

12/10/2026

🏆 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐊, 𝐏𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐂𝐅𝐂 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒!

The Department of Financial Management, under the College of Business Administration (CBA), in partnership with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (DMS) under the College of Science, proudly announces its official student delegation for the 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐈𝐂𝐅𝐂)!

Representing PUP are:
• Jhamae Trisha De Guia — BSBAFM 4-1
• Ruth Althea Atienza — BSBAFM 3-10s
• Aileen Sonza — BSBAFM 3-3
• Josemari Ocampo — BSAPMATH 3-1
• Cloby Maio Dumdum — BSAPMATH 3-2

Together with their faculty coaches, Asst. Prof. Gem B. Galupar, Dr. Henry B. Prudente, and Prof. Lecturer Rolando I. Fernandez, CPA, our delegates are ready to take on the challenge and showcase their knowledge, skills, and dedication.

May you give your best, trust in your preparation, and carry the name of PUP with pride. The DFM community is rooting for you!

Good luck, PUPians! Make PUP proud!🩵

15/09/2026

MGA KA-FINANCE, GRAND FINALS BOUND NA TAYO

What a run. What a milestone. What a moment for DFM!

The Department of Financial Management proudly celebrates Capitalyst Partners for securing a spot in the Grand Finals of BPI Wealth FinQuest 2026, emerging among the Top 5 teams nationwide from a field of more than 80 competing teams.

🌟 Capitalyst Partners
• Samantha Alano (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Deanna Baldosa (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Veronica Nicole Dimaya (BSBA FM 4-3)
• Zyrus Orgen (BSBA FM 4-8S)

This achievement is a testament to the team's determination, financial acumen, strategic thinking, and countless hours of preparation.

Their journey reflects the excellence and competitive spirit that DFM students continue to bring to national-level competitions.

From the National Top 15 to the Grand Finals of Just 5 Teams, Capitalyst Partners has shown that DFM is more than ready to compete with the best in the country.

🔥 The mission is not over yet. One final stage remains.

Congratulations, Capitalyst Partners! Your DFM family is proud of you and will be cheering you on as you aim for the championship!

09/09/2026

🏆 DFM BAGS HONORS AND ₱60,000 IN THE ASEAN ESG CHALLENGE 2026!

After a remarkable journey from July to September 2026, the Department of Financial Management proudly celebrates the achievements of its student delegates in the ASEAN ESG Challenge 2026 - Philippine Championship.

Among the country's top ESG teams, DFM made a strong mark with three teams advancing to the National Top 10, culminating in a 1st Runner-Up finish and a total of ₱60,000 in prizes.

🥈 1st Runner-Up | ₱50,000 Prize
Green Fund Partners
• Errol Enriquez (BSBA FM 3-2)
• Deanna Baldosa (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Elaizabeth Nucum (BSBA FM 3-3)

🏅 Top 10 Finalist | ₱5,000 Prize
Vera Verde
• Marjorie Cabato (BSBA FM 4-8)
• Jhamae Trisha De Guia (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Justin Paul Canilang (BSBA FM 3-10)

🏅 Top 10 Finalist | ₱5,000 Prize
Banaag ReGen
• Bart Patrick Familar (BSBA FM 4-5)
• Jio Antonio Lazaro (BSBA FM 4-5)
• Daphney Rose Santos (BSBA FM 4-2)

This achievement reflects the students' dedication, analytical excellence, and commitment to developing innovative solutions for sustainability and responsible finance.

The Department also extends its heartfelt appreciation to the coaches and mentors who guided the teams throughout the competition:
▫️Gem B. Galupar – Head Coach
▫️Christian Neil A. Ramos
▫️Dr. Antonette G. Belago
▫️Dr. Elizabeth F. Perez
▫️Jorge Edward Chang
▫️Frances San Juan – Alumni Coach
▫️ Laujen Joy Endozo – Alumni Coach

From concept note submissions and ESG knowledge assessments to case study presentations and the final boardroom simulation, DFM students demonstrated that they can compete and excel on the national stage.

✨ Congratulations to our ASEAN ESG Challenge 2026 delegates for bringing pride, honor, and recognition to the Department of Financial Management and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines!

One Department. Three Top 10 Teams. One National Runner-Up. ₱60,000 in Prizes. A DFM Milestone Worth Celebrating. 🎉🏆

💙💛🌏

09/09/2026

🇵🇭Congratulations Deanna, Errol and Elaizabeth.

You made PUP proud!

04/09/2026

🎉 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒, 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄! 𝐃𝐅𝐌 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐏𝐈 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟓 OUT OF 50 CONTENDERS!

The Department of Financial Management proudly celebrates another milestone as two DFM teams have secured their places in the BPI Wealth FinQuest 2026 National Top 15!

𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦
• Jio Antonio Lazaro (BSBA FM 4-5)
• Ivan Viljar (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Charlon Odivelas (BSBA FM 4-3)
• Daphney Rose Santos (BSBA FM 4-2)

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
• Samantha Alano (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Deanna Baldosa (BSBA FM 4-1)
• Veronica Nicole Dimaya (BSBA FM 4-3)
• Zyrus Orgen (BSBA FM 4-8S)

Their advancement reflects the passion, determination, and financial excellence that DFM students continue to demonstrate on the national stage.

This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering guidance and support of our coaches:
✅️Gem B. Galupar – Head Coach
✅️Prince Guillan Cruz – Faculty Coach
✅️Rachelyn Patello – Alumni Coach
✅️Jhonna Lien Elorde – Alumni Coach

As they move forward in the competition, the entire DFM community stands behind them, cheering them on every step of the way.

Congratulations, Slayholders Team and Capitalyst Partners! Your success is a testament to the growing culture of excellence, innovation, and leadership within DFM.

🔥 Let's continue raising the DFM flag high!

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