Xavier Ateneo Bulletin
Unpacking the BAON Crises
(Budgeting, Accessibility, Overpricing, and Nutritional)
Food Insecurity Amidst Rising Cost of Food
2025 SDG2 WEBINAR #2
24 June 2025 (Tuesday)
2:00 – 5:00 PM, via Zoom & YouTube
Registration Link: go.ateneo.edu/2025-Web2-
We are cordially inviting you to the second SDG2 Webinar for 2025 entitled, “Unpacking the BAON Crises: Food Insecurity Amidst Rising Cost of Food"
Food systems play a crucial role in shaping the nutritional and health outcomes of a population.
In the Philippines, various factors—including socio-economic disparities, geographical challenges, and policy inefficiencies—affect access to nutritious and safe food.
This webinar aims to unpack the BAON crises—Budgeting, Accessibility, Overpricing, and Nutritional challenges—as a framework for understanding food insecurity in the context of rising food costs. It will be supported by current data and trends on food inflation, malnutrition, and food access at both national and global levels. It also seeks to showcase policy responses and grassroots initiatives that address food insecurity and price volatility, highlighting innovative and community-driven solutions. Finally, the webinar will engage youth and community voices to share lived experiences and practical strategies for building resilience in the face of food system challenges.
The webinar, which will be on 24 June 2024 (Tuesday) at 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Philippine time), will feature the following speakers:
Mr Jhon Louie Sabal
Chairperson, Department of Economics, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
Dr Mary Racelis
Professional Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University
The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Philip Arnold Tuaño, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University.
Registration link: This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required via go.ateneo.edu/2025-Web2-
Contact us: For questions or concerns, please contact SDSN PH via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “SDG2 Webinars” in the subject line.
About the webinar series: This second webinar for 2025 is being organized by the SDG2 Zero Hunger Project of the Sustainable Development So
Thank you and we hope to see you all then!
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Dear Xavier Ateneo Faculty and Staff,
We are pleased to share that CHED has announced the call for applications to the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) for FY 2025, as outlined in CHED Memorandum No 134, s 2025.
SIKAP is a CHED-funded scholarship that supports full-time and part-time graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate) for qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel in CHED-recognized higher education institutions.
Key Benefits:
- Full coverage of tuition and other school fees
- Monthly stipend for full-time scholars: ₱41,000 (Master’s) / ₱54,000 (Doctorate)
- Per-term subsidy for part-time scholars: ₱40,000 (Master’s) / ₱50,000 (Doctorate)
- Thesis/dissertation grant: ₱150,000 (Master’s) / ₱250,000 (Doctorate)
- Additional support for materials, connectivity, and transport, as applicable
Who May Apply:
- Filipino citizen
- Full-time faculty or staff in a CHED-recognized HEI
- Under 50 years old within six months of application
- Physically and mentally fit (with medical and psychological clearance)
- Endorsed by the institution as part of its faculty/staff development plan
- Admitted to or applying for a CHED-recognized graduate program
- Not currently holding another government-funded scholarship
Deadlines:
- 14 July 2025
- 4 August 2025
- 8 September 2025
For full details, including eligibility, benefits, and required documents, please see the attached CHED Memorandum No 134, s 2025.
Inquiries may be directed to CHEDRO X via: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We encourage eligible faculty and staff to consider this opportunity for academic and professional advancement.
Memo from DIR IV No 134 s 2025 - FY 2025
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