From 1998 to July 2011

JOVI C. DACANAY
ECONOMIST
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

RESEARCH ORIENTATION

Industrial Organization of Health Care Markets with various working papers and
researches in the research publications of the University of Asia and the Pacific on the
Pharmaceutical, Private Hospital and Health Maintenance Organization Industries
Industrial Organization of the Entertainment Industry with emphasis on the Economics of
Movies with various papers and researches done in the research publications on the movie
industry.
Social Economics with emphasis on Natural Resource Economics and the Environment,
Development Economics (i.e. Women and Development, Population), Public Economics and
Microfinance with an attempt to incorporate ethical implications of the economic issue
discussed

TEACHING ORIENTATION

Mathematical Statistics (from 1988 to present for the Industrial Economics Program (IEP)
students) and Business Statistics (last teaching assignment on this subject was in 2000, for
Entrepreneurial Management, Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP) students)
Microeconomics at the Undergraduate level (for Management, Political Economy students)
and Advanced Microeconomics at the Graduate Level (for Industrial Economics Program
students)
Social Economics for IEP students
Research Seminar Courses on Industry and Macroeconomic Studies for undergraduate
students and Masteral Thesis Preparation for the masteral students of the Industrial
Economics Program of the School of Economics, UA&P
Masteral Thesis Adviser for IEP, SBEP and Masteral Thesis Reader for the Political Economy
and SBEP students
Other subjects taught in the College of Arts and Sciences: Philosophical Anthropology (last
teaching assignment was in 1996); Theology: Ten Commandments and the Sacraments

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS HANDLED

Industry Monitor and Staff Memos Publications Manager, SEC-UA&P, from June 2004 to
2009
Coordinator, Mentoring of Female students of SEC-UA&P, from June 2004 to 2009
Industrial Economics Program Masteral Thesis Coordinator, School of Economics, University
of Asia and the Pacific (SEC-UA&P), from June 2001 to May 2009
Secretary, School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific, from September 1994 to
June 1996
Officer-in-Charge, Industry Monitoring Unit, SEC-UA&P, June 1994 to June 1996; Industry
Monitoring Unit, CRC from June 1989 to October 1990.

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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
PhD Economics (on-going), Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola
Schools, June 2008 to present
MA Economics, School of Economics, University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus), April 2000
with 24 PhD Economics units taken from June 2000 to May 2001
MS Industrial Economics, School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific, August 1988
BS Statistics, School of Statistics, University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus), April 1985
Non-credit courses on Philosophy and Theology taken in the Centro Internazionale di Studii in
Rome, Italy from October 1990 to August 1993

PUBLISHED ARTICLES BY RESEARCH ORIENTATION

(FROM 1998 TO APRIL 2011)
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE MARKETS1
Articles published in Industry Monitor from January 1998 to April 2011

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1998). The Private Health Care Industry: Doctors vs. Patients. Industry
Monitor. May 1998. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1998). The Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) Industry:

Approaching Equilibrium. Industry Monitor. November 1998. Pasig City: University of
Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1999). Health Maintenance Organizations: An Inquiry on the Market.

Industry Monitor. May 1999. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi (1999). Examining the HMO Industry. Industry Monitor. December 1999.
Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2000). Regulation in the HMO Industry: The Way to Better Health.
Industry Monitor. April 2000. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2000). The Private Hospital Industry: A Test of (Financial) Fitness.
Industry Monitor. August 2000. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2000). The HMO Industry: New Considerations. Industry Monitor.
December 2000. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2001). Geographic Location and the Private Health Care Industry: NCR at
the Hub of Health Care. Industry Monitor. April 2001. Pasig City: University of Asia and
the Pacific

Includes the hospital industry, health maintenance organizations or private health insurance
industry, social health insurance, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical retailing industry
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Dacanay, Jovi C. Loreto C. Ramento, Dr. Cid L. Terosa (2002). An Equitable and Efficient
Optimal Policy Rule for the Allocation of Hospital Resources in the Philippines, Industry
Monitor . July 2002. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C., Charisse Anne Basilio (2002). Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply
Distribution Chain: Market Power, Bargaining Power and Welfare Effects. Industry
Monitor. November 2002. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2002). Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Distribution Chain:

Unbundling the Pricing Structure. Industry Monitor. December 2002. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2003). Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Distribution: A Quick

Look at Market Trends (Parts 1 and 2) Industry Monitor. . June and November 2003. Pasig
City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Ma. Christina Felicidad M. Bautista (2004). Welfare Effects of Differential
Pricing in the Philippine Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry. Industry
Monitor. February 2004. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Catrina Gallora, Mariel Therese Musgi (2006) The Pharmaceutical
Retailing Industry: Hale and Hearty Industry Monitor. February 2006. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Carla Monica Alipit, Cristine Mireille Averilla, Roxanne Elaine Balmater
(2006). The Research-Based Pharmaceutical Industry: Whats in a Brand? Industry
Monitor. March 2006. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Carla Monica Alipit, Cristine Mireille Averilla, Roxanne Elaine Balmater
(2006). The Research-Based Pharmaceutical Industry: Selling the Big Brands? Industry
Monitor. April 2006. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Articles published in Staff Memos January 1998 to April 2011

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1999). HMOs and the Intricacies of Health Care. Staff Memos. Issue No.
19. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2002). Main Issues in the Medicine and Pharmaceutical Industry: Why
our Medicine is Pricey. Staff Memos. Issue No. 7. Pasig City: University of Asia and the
Pacific.

Contribution to Books

Dacanay, Jovi C and Maria Cherry Lyn S. Rodolfo (2006). Challenges in the Health Services
Trade: Philippine Case. Chapter III in The Global Challenges in Services Trade: A Look at
Philippine Competitiveness. Gloria O. Pasadilla, editor. Makati City: Philippine Institute for
Development Studies. pp. 55 97.

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INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WITH

EMPHASIS ON THE ECONOMICS OF MOVIES
Articles published in Industry Monitor from January 2004 to April 2011

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche T. King, Aldous Benjamin C. Camiso (2006) The Movie
Making Industry: The Reel Economy Industry Monitor. September 2006. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific. pp. 2 - 9

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche T. King, Aldous Benjamin C. Camiso (2006) The Philippine
Movie Industry: More Show, Less Business Industry Monitor. December 2006. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific. pp. 2 - 8

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche T. King, Kristin Marie Chua (2007). Secrets of Box-Office
Success. (Part 1, 2, 3). Industry Monitor. June, July, October 2007. Pasig City: University of
Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Kevin Neil Tan, Gretchen Jao (2009). A New Model for Music (Parts 1
and 2). Industry Monitor. January-February 2009. Pasig City: University of Asia and the
Pacific
Articles published in Staff Memos from January 2004 to April 2011

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2005). Anti-copyright and Pharmaceutical Patents Philippine Case:

Pirates in the High Seas. Staff Memos. Issue No. 18. Pasig City: University of Asia and the
Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche King, Yazmin Loreto Tolentino (2006).Herd Behavior in
Foreign Films in the Philippine Movie Exhibition Industry: The Art of the Blockbuster. Staff
Memos. Issue No. 5. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche King, Yazmin Loreto Tolentino (2006).Herd Behavior in
Foreign Films in the Philippine Movie Exhibition Industry: The Blockbuster Bonanza. Staff
Memos. Issue No. 6. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Pauleen Lei R. Chua, Lareina Ricci Enriquez, Simon Escolar, Merck Lauren
O. Del Fierro, Pierre Jefferson Go, Zyra Marie Rayos del Sol (2006). Why the Local Movie
Industry is Broke: Theres No Business Like Showbusiness. Staff Memos. Issue No. 20.
Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Pauleen Lei R. Chua, Lareina Ricci Enriquez, Simon Escolar, Merck Lauren
O. Del Fierro, Pierre Jefferson Go, Zyra Marie Rayos del Sol (2006). Is the Local Movie
Industry still Profitable: Funding Project Greenlight. Staff Memos. Issue No. 22. Pasig
City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Pauleen Lei R. Chua, Lareina Ricci Enriquez, Simon Escolar, Merck Lauren
O. Del Fierro, Pierre Jefferson Go, Zyra Marie Rayos del Sol (2006). Is the Local Movie
Industry still Broke: Putting Economic Sense into Films. Staff Memos. Issue 23. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific.

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Dacanay, Jovi C., Monica Soleil Mercado (2008). An Analysis of Primetime Television (Parts
1 to 5). Staff Memos. Issue Nos. 16-18, 20-21. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Anastacio Angelo Santos (2009). A Study on the Pre-Release Indicators of
Box-Office Performance. Staff Memos. Issue Nos. 11-12. Pasig City: University of Asia and
the Pacific.

Contribution to Books

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche King-Calvo, Angelo Anastacio Santos (2010) Information
Cascades as Social Learning: The Case of Box-Office Ticket Sales in the Philippines,
Proceedings of the European Conference on Knowledge Management, Universidade Lusada
de Famalico, Portugal. 2010, pp. 334-344.
(http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=53491612&site=ehostlive)

Dacanay, Jovi C., Maia Tyche King-Calvo, Kristin Marie Chua (2011) Movie Life Cycles and
Knowledge Transmission: Does Learning Occur when Viewing Films? Proceedings of the
International Conference on Managing Services in the Knowledge Economy, July 13-15, 2011,
Universidade Lusada de Famalico, Vila Nova de Famalico , Portugal, pp. 153-173.

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF OTHER INDUSTRIES

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2001). The Complications of Housing Credit. Industry Monitor. A

Research Publication of the School of Economics , University of Asia and the Pacific. (SECUA&P) July. pp. 3 - 10

Chan, Melissa, Dorothy Jeanne Castaeda and Jovi C. Dacanay. (2001). The Perfumes and
Cosmetics Industry: A Case of Market Dominance. Part I. Industry Monitor. SEC-UA&P.
November. pp. 6 - 11.

Chan, Melissa, Dorothy Jeanne Castaeda and Jovi C. Dacanay. (2002). The Perfumes and
Cosmetics Industry: A Case of Market Dominance. Part II. Industry Monitor. SEC-UA&P.
January. pp. 8 - 11.

Binarao, Ghizelle M. and Jovi C. Dacanay (2002). Soap and Detergent Industry: A Study of
Competitive Behavior. Industry Monitor. SEC-UA&P. October. pp. 6 - 12.

Dacanay, Jovi C. and Elza Kristen C. Martinez (2003). Measuring Entry Barriers in Selected
Philippine Industries. Industry Monitor. SEC-UA&P. February. pp. 2 8.

Aguila, Ruth and Jovi C. Dacanay. (2003). Product Differentiation in the Philippine
Supermarket Industry. Industry Monitor. SEC-UA&P. March. pp. 2 6.

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SOCIAL ECONOMICS (I.E. NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS AND THE

ENVIRONMENT) AND ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT (I.E. WOMEN AND
DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION), MICROFINANCE
Articles published in the Staff Memos from January 2000 to April 2011

Villegas, Dr. Bernardo M. and Jovi C. Dacanay (2003). Population as a Gift. Parts 1 and 2.
Staff Memos Issue No. 6 7. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific. Cited by Rubio,
Maria Cristina G. (2004). The Population Debate. Policy Insights. Senate Economic
Planning Office. PI-03-4. Published by the Senate of the Philippines. November 2004.
Page 4.

Manzano, Dr. George N., Jovi C. Dacanay, Analiza G. Pea (2007). Why Society Needs a
Gender Rethink: Addressing Gender Inequality to Promote Economic Development in the
Philippines. Staff Memos. Issue No. 3. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Gracia F. Cardenas, Carmela Anne L. Castro, Joan Q. Icotanim (2007).
Fables of Televised Reality: Women in TV Ads and the Resulting Viewers Perception of
Women Staff Memos. Issue No. 5. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Nito, Bienvenido P., Jovi C. Dacanay, Ernest Marc V. Castillo, Robe Paccial, Krizia Lectura
(2007). The Dynamics of the Microfinance Industry: Small-time Financing, Big-Time
Results. Staff Memos. Issue No. 6. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Nito, Bienvenido P., Jovi C. Dacanay, Ernest Marc V. Castillo, Robe Paccial, Krizia Lectura
(2007). The Dynamics of the Microfinance Industry: Profit and Social Conscience. Staff
Memos. Issue No. 7. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Nito, Bienvenido P., Jovi C. Dacanay, Ernest Marc V. Castillo, Robe Paccial, Krizia Lectura
(2007). Understanding the Dynamics of the Microfinance Industry: Self-Sufficiency and
Social Conscience. Staff Memos. Issue No. 9. Pasig City: University of Asia and the
Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Ayn Vincent S. Castellano, Jessica Mae E. Go, Angela Cecilia M. Rayos.
(2008) . Petron Corporation and the Social Cost of the Guimaras Oil Spill (Parts 1 and 2).
Staff Memos. Issue 5 and Issue 8. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C., Malou C. Granada (2008). Seasonalities and Optimal Scheduling of
Sardine Production (Parts 1 and 2). Staff Memos. Issue No. 6 and Issue No. 13. Pasig City:
University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C., Patricia Marie Y. Buensuceso, Vincent Paul C. Castillo and Katherine Marie
Y. Sy. (2008). The Consumption Smoothing Effects of Microfinance on the Lives of
Entrepreneurial Poor Families. Staff Memos. Issue No. 7. Pasig City: University of Asia and
the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2008). Bioeconomics of the Sardine Fishery (Parts 1 and 2). Staff Memos.
Issue No. 14-15. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

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Dacanay, Jovi C., Catherine Won, Yu-Jin Lee, Kevin Neil Tan, Gretchen Jao, Nicole Parado
(2008-2009). Women, Media and Human Rights A Historical Approach to Gender Equality:
The Case of Korea and the Philippines (Parts 1-4). Staff Memos, Issue No. 22, Issue No. 23,
Issue No. 24 (2008) and Issue No. 4 (2009). Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Dacanay, Jovi C., Patricia Buensuceso (2010). Microfinance and Financial Exclusion. Staff
Memos. Issue Nos. 13-15. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Dacanay, Jovi C., Patricia Buensuceso (2010). Financial Development Through

Microfinance. Staff Memos. Issue Nos. 22-23. Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific.

Contribution to Books

Villegas, Bernardo M. and Jovi C. Dacanay (2004). Filipinos as the Ultimate Resource: The
Demographic Dividend. in Part III. Competitive Advantage of the Philippines: Human
Resources of the Philippines. The Philippine Advantage. Bernardo M. Villegas. 2nd edition.
Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific

Villegas, Bernardo M. and Jovi C. Dacanay (2006). Filipinos as the Ultimate Resource: The
Demographic Dividend. in Part III. Competitive Advantage of the Philippines: Human
Resources of the Philippines. The Philippine Advantage. Bernardo M. Villegas. 3rd edition.
Pasig City: University of Asia and the Pacific. pp. 88 - 108.

Peer Reviewer (2007). Surging Ahead in Uncertain Times: Economic and Social survey of
Asia and the Pacific 2007. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific (UNESCAP).

Dacanay, Jovi C., Bienvenido Nito and Patricia Buensuceso (2011) Microfinance, Financial
Inclusion and Financial Development: An Empirical Investigation with an International
Perspective Proceedings of the International Conference on Managing Services in the
Knowledge Economy, July 13-15, 2011, Universidade Lusada de Famalico, Vila Nova de
Famalico , Portugal, pp. 153-173.

TALKS DELIVERED IN A CONFERENCE OR SEMINAR BY RESEARCH

ORIENTATION FROM JANUARY 2000 TO JULY 2011
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE MARKETS2

Speaker. Challenges in the Health Services Trade: Philippine Case. The Global Challenges
in Services Trade: A Look at Philippine Competitiveness. Hotel Nikko, Makati City.
September 2005

Includes the hospital industry, health maintenance organizations or private health insurance
industry, social health insurance, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical retailing industry
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Speaker. Business Ethics in the Medical Profession. 31 st Foundation Day Anniversary of

the Philippine College of Hospital Administrators, Inc. Bayanihan Hall, United Laboratories,
Inc. City of Mandaluyong. April 29, 2006

Speaker. An Overview of the Pharmaceutical Industrys Economic Landscape. In the

MEIVEN PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING FORUM: A Closer Look at the
Pharmaceutical Industrys Changing Landscape. September 14, 2010, Boracay Room, EDSA
Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City.

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION/INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS AND MEDIA

ECONOMICS

Speaker. Economic Theories. A Course on Assessing Industry Risks: An Industry Analysis

Seminar. University of Asia and the Pacific. Held in the following dates: January 24-25,
2006, March 7-8, 2007, April 16-17, 2008

Speaker. Structure-Conduct-Performance. A Course on Assessing Industry Risks: An

Industry Analysis Seminar. University of Asia and the Pacific. Held in the following dates:
January 24-25, 2006, March 7-8, 2007, April 16-17, 2008

Presentor. Information Cascades as Social Learning: The Case of Box-Office Ticket Sales in
the Philippines. In the Round-Table Discussion, RTD on Media and Entertainment.
Telengtan Hall, 5/F, ACB, University of Asia and the Pacific. April 6, 2011.

SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Presentor. Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2007. United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Presented at Rockwell Center.
Makati City, Philippines, April 2007

Presentor. World Investment Report: Transnational Corporations, Extractive Industries and

Development 2007. United National Conference on Trade and Development. Presented at
Neda sa Makati Bldg., Makati, City. October 2007

Presentor. Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2008. United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Presented at Abbondanza
Restaurant, Pasig City. March 2008

Presentor. World Investment Report 2008: Multinational Corporations. United National

Conference on Trade and Development. Manila Launch Presented at ILO Auditorium.
Yuchengco II Tower, Makati, City. September 26, 2008

Presentor. World Investment Report 2010: Investing in a Low-Carbon Economy. United

National Conference on Trade and Development. Manila Launch Presented at the Ground
Floor, Romulo Hall, NEDA sa Makati Building, Amorsolo Street, Makati City. July 22, 2010.

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Presentor. World Investment Report 2011: Non-Equity Modes of International Production

and Development. United National Conference on Trade and Development. Manila Launch
Presented at the Ground Floor, Romulo Hall, NEDA sa Makati Building, Amorsolo Street,
Makati City. July 26, 2011.

SEMINARS/CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY RESEARCH ORIENTATION FROM

JANUARY 2005 TO APRIL 2011
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WITH
EMPHASIS ON THE ECONOMICS OF MOVIES
NATIONAL

Participant. Conference on the Creative Industry. Conference organized by the Asian

Institute of Management and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. CCP Main Theater, CCP
Complex, Roxas Blvd, Manila, September 2005

SOCIAL ECONOMICS
NATIONAL

Participant. Measuring on Progress in Decent Work: The Global and Local Initiatives.
Philippine Statistical Association (PSA) Annual Conference. Conference Organized by the
PSA and the International Labor Organization. 9 October 2006, ADB Auditorium (Zones C
and D). Asian Development Bank, ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, RP

Organizer and Participant. The Family and Economic Development: Socioeconomic

Relevance and Policy Design. Seminar delivered by Dr. Maria Sophia Aguirre, Full
Professor, Catholic University of America, December 13, 2007, PLDT Lecture Hall,
University of Asia and the Pacific

Participant. Economics, Liberty and Morality. Talk delivered by Rev. Fr. Robert Sirico,
Founder of the Acton Institute, November 9, 2007, Celestino Dizon Auditorium, University
of Asia and the Pacific

Participant. Bridges--Dialogues Towards a Culture of Peace: Peace and economic

development in the age of globalization. Talk delivered by 2004 Nobel Laureate for
Economics, Dr. Finn Erling Kydland, February 7, 2008 at the Irwin Theater, Ateneo Loyola
Heights Campus, Quezon City.

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INTERNATIONAL

Participant. Acton University. Conference on the Intellectual Foundations of a Free Society.

Organized by the Acton Institute. Held in the L. V. Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids State
University, Grand Rapids, Michigan from June 13 to 15, 2006.

Consultant. Meeting of Eminent Persons on Current and Prospective Economics and Social
Performance on the ESCAP Region. Organized by the Poverty and Development Division of
the United Nations Economics and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Held in Meeting Room F, United Nations (UNCC) Building, Bangkok, Thailand, November
21, 2006

Consultant. Expert Group Meeting on Development Issues and Policies. Organized by the
Poverty and Development Division of the United Nations Economics and Social Commission
for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). Held in Meeting Room F, United Nations (UNCC)
Building, Bangkok, Thailand, November 22, 2006

Participant. The 13th Dynamics, Economic Growth and International Trade (DEGIT XIII).
International Conference held at the Thomas Aquinas Research Center, University of Santo
Tomas, Manila, Philippines, November 18-19, 2008

Participant. International Conference on Managing Services in the Knowledge Economy,

July 13-15, 2011, Universidade Lusada de Famalico, Vila Nova de Famalico , Portugal

RESEARCH PAPERS ADVISED BY RESEARCH ORIENTATION FROM

JANUARY 2000 TO APRIL 2011
SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Cardenas, Gracia F., Carmela Anne L. Castro, Joan Q. Icotanim (2007). Fables of Televised
Reality: Women in TV Ads and the Resulting Viewers Perception of Women. Research
Paper Submitted to the UNIV National Conference.

Prestoza, Leslie. The Merchant of Venice: Happiness as Relational Exchange, Mutual

Recognition and Reciprocity. A Historical and Critical Analysis. University of the
Philippines, Diliman. Research Paper Submitted to the UNIV Conference, an international
conference for university students in Rome, Italy, March 2008. With special citation for depth
in philosophical-anthropological reflection. Advisor: Jovi C. Dacanay, University of Asia
and the Pacific.

Won, Catherine, Kevin Neil Tan, Yu-Jin Lee, Gretchen Jao, Nicole Parado (2009). Women,
Media and Human rights: A Historical Approach to Gender Equality The Case of Korea and
the Philippines. Organized by the Asian Congress for Media and Communication (ACMC).
Held at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, February 9,
2009. The research was awarded runner-up during the competition.

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MASTERAL THESIS ADVISED OR SUPERVISED3 BY RESEARCH

ORIENTATION FROM JANUARY 2000 TO APRIL 2011
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE MARKETS

Ramento, Loreto C. (2001) An Optimal Policy Rule for the Allocation of Hospital Resources
in the Philipines: A Criteria to Improve Equity Consistent with Locational Efficiency,
Masteral Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Industrial Economics of the School of
Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific, May 2001. Adviser: Dr. Cid Terosa,
Reader: Dr. George Manzano and Jovi C. Dacanay

Basilio, Charisse Anne. (2002) The Effects of Price Discrimination in the Philippine
Pharmaceutical Industry, Masteral Thesis Presented for the Industrial Economics of the
School of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific, May 2002. Adviser: Jovi C.
Dacanay, Readers: Dr. Peter Lee U and Lea Neri

Bautista, Ma. Christina Felicidad M. (2003) The Welfare Effects of differential Pricing in the
Phamaceutical Industry: Philippine Case, Masteral Thesis for the Industrial Economics
Program of the School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific, May 2003. Adviser:
Jovi C. Dacanay. Awarded Best Thesis in August 2003.

Parilla, Nonna (2003) Are the Discounts Given by Hospitals to Philippine HMOs an
Indication of a Movement from Provider Monopoly to Competition or from Competition to
HMO Monopsony?, Masteral Thesis for the Industrial Economics Program of the School of
Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific, August 2003. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Calma, Jay Rupert Sarandi (2005). A Logistic Regression Analysis of the Determinants of the
Decision to Migrate by Potential Nurse Migrants in the Philippines. Masteral Thesis
submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics.
University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2005. Adviser: Henry Basilio, Reader: Jovi C.
Dacanay. Awarded Best Thesis in August 2005.

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WITH

EMPHASIS ON THE ECONOMICS OF MOVIES

King, Maia Tyche Tan (2004). The Dynamics of Informational Cascades of Local Films in
Theatres: A Demand Study. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial
Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2004.
Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Mayoralgo-Dinopol, Linnie (2003). Focused Brand Imaging as a Short Term Strategy for
Southern Broadcasting Network (SBN-FM Stations). Masteral Thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Strategic Business Economics Program of the School of Economics and the

Acted as thesis reader and covers only those masteral thesis submitted to the Faculty of the
School of Economics, University of Asia and the Pacific.
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School of Management. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2003. Adviser: Jovi C.
Dacanay. Awarded Best Thesis in August 2003.

Del Rosario, Rina de Vera (2005). The Economic Determinants of Motion Picture Piracy.
Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of
Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2005. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Tolentino, Yazmin Loreto (2005). Determining the Cause of Volatility of Foreign Movie
Ticket Sales in the Philippines. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial
Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2005.
Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Chua, Kristin Marie L. (2007). The Motion Picture Survival: An Analysis of Film Life Cycle,
Revenue Distribution and Demand Differentiation. Masteral Thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia
and the Pacific. May 2007. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Mercado, Monica Soleil C. (2008) A Study on the Competitive Environment of the

Philippine Television Industry. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial
Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2008.
Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Santos, Angelo Anastacio A. (2008) Pre-Release Indicators of Box Office Performance: a

Study on the Pre-Consumption Behavior for Movies. Masteral Thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia
and the Pacific. May 2008. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION

Binarao, Ghizelle Mendoza (2002) The Determination and Estimation of the Degree of
Market Power in the Soap and Detergent Industry. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty
of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the
Pacific. May 2002. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Gob, Joanne Windy Evangelista (2002). Estimating Rates of Return to R & D Investment in
Selected Philippine Manufacturing Industries. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of
the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the
Pacific. May 2002. Adviser: Dr. Cid Terosa, Reader: Jovi C. Dacanay

Martinez, Elza Kristen Co (2003). An Estimation of an Entry Barrier Index for Selected
Industries of the Philippines. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial
Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2003.
Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Moreno, Ferdie Nacisvalencia (2003). The Estimation of a Non-Linear TechnoligicallyInduced Pattern of Growth in Selected Philippine Manufacturing Industries. Masteral
Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of
Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2003. Adviser: Dr. Cid Terosa, Reader:
Jovi C. Dacanay

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SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Dela Cerna, Caitlin Mae Cagurangan (2004). The Factors Predicting the Financial Viability
and Sustainability of Credit Cooperatives: Evidence from the Credit Union Empowering and
Strengthening (CUES) Philippines Credit Cooperatives. Masteral Thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia
and the Pacific. May 2004. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Topacio, Timothy Joseph (2004). The Determinants and Degree of Alcohol Consumption
among UA&P College Students: an Econometric Analysis. Masteral Thesis submitted to the
Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia
and the Pacific. May 2004. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Cal, Ma. Alyssa C. (2006). Consumer Willingness-to-Pay to Label Manufactured Food with
Genetically-Modified Ingredients. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Industrial
Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific. May 2006.
Adviser: Dr. Cid Terosa, Reader: Jovi C. Dacanay

Esguerra, Stephanie G. (2006). Rate of Return to Investments in Human Capital among

Contact Center Employees in Metro Manila. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the
Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific.
May 2006. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Prieto, Maria Rosanni R. (2007). Money, Punishment and Reputation: The Socio-Economic
Factors Affecting Work Decision of Women in Prostitution. Masteral Thesis submitted to
the Faculty of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of
Asia and the Pacific. May 2007. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Reynaldo, Mabellene B. (2007). Analyzing Personal Investments in Health and Demand for
Health Benefits by Micro-Insurance Contributors. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty
of the Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the
Pacific. May 2007. Adviser: Jovi C. Dacanay

Granada, Ma. Lourdes Carmela C. (2008). How can we be Sustained? A Study on Yields
and Seasonality for Sardines Production. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the
Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific.
May 2008.

Buensuceso, Patricia (2009). Microfinance and Development: The Effects of Microfinance to

Financial Inclusion and Development. Masteral Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the
Industrial Economic Program of the School of Economics. University of Asia and the Pacific.
May 2009.

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UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS FROM PERSONAL CONSULTANCIES /

POST-GRADUATE STUDIES (FROM AUGUST 1993 TO APRIL, 2011)
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF HEALTH CARE MARKETS

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1994) Government Market for Drugs and Medicine, Study Financed by
Janssen Pharmaceutica, May 1994

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1997). A Study on the Support Areas Needed for the Delivery of Health
Care Services Given R.A. 7875: The National Health Insurance Act of 1995, Study Financed
by PCIB-CIGNA, May 1997

Dacanay, Jovi C. (1999). Price and Market Structure: Implications for Competitive Behavior
and Regulation in the Philippine Maintenance Organization Industry, a Masteral Paper
presented to the Faculty of the School of Economics, University of the Philippines, November
19, 1999

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2000). An Appraisal of the State of Development of the Health

Maintenance Organization Industry and its Implications for Competition, A Study Financed
by the Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines and AETNA Life,
March 2000

Dacanay, Jovi C., Winston Stan Padojinog (2002). The Market for Cardio-Vascular
Diagnostic Services. A Research Paper Submitted to Dr. Ricardo Quintos. Center for
Research and Communication. Pasig City. Philippines. September.

INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WITH

EMPHASIS ON THE ECONOMICS OF MOVIES

Abola, Victor A., Jovi C. Dacanay, Ronilo M. Balbieran, Maia T. King (2006). A Study of the
Factors that Affect TV Advertising. A Study Conducted for GMA-7, Marketing Department.
December 28, 2006.

SOCIAL ECONOMICS

Dacanay, Jovi (2001). Horizontal Product Differentiation and Locational Equilibrium: A

Proposed Solution. A Research Paper Submitted to the Doctoral Program of the School of
Economics, University of the Philippines as Requirement for a Course on Urban and
Regional Economics. March 2001.

Dacanay, Jovi C. (2003). Just Choice as a Rule: Inducing a Market-Led Provision of Health
Care Services and Medicine in the Philippines. A Review of Related Literature. Working

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Paper. Submitted to Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, School of Economics, University of Asia and
the Pacific for a Post-Graduate Course on Socio-Economics.

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Philippine Statistics Association

Member, Philippine Economics Society
Alumni, Acton University (2006), a conference organized by the Acton Institute, a research
institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Completion of a monograph for a book on the Economics of Movies. Additional data of boxoffice ticket sales would be needed in order to use the analytical framework tested for 2004
box-office ticket sales in order to complete the analysis of financing movies

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