Charles Kendryck Caluste

I'm an Industrial Economics student at the University of Asia and the Pacific, currently in my last year of the M.S. in Industrial Economics program. Economics graduate student with equity research experience and a strong interest in venture-backed startups, particularly in fin-tech and capital markets infrastructure. Experienced in financial modeling and market analysis, with a track record of leading competition teams and finding data-driven industrial economic insights.

Currently I am working on a thesis covering the historical Renewable Energy initiatives of the Philippines and their efficacy over the past decade.

Equity Research Intern at First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation (2025-01 – Present)

• Built financial models and analyzed sector trends to support investment recommendations on publicly listed Philippine firms
• Produced equity research coverage and investment reports used by traders to inform market positioning

Finance Officer and School of Economics Representative at University Student Government (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed financial records and budget allocations for student-led initiatives; prepared monthly financial reports to inform resource decisions and acted as liaison for academic concerns

Liason Officer and Marketing & Communications Member at Business Economics Association (BEA) (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Designed and executed promotional campaigns for the annual BEA outreach program, enhancing event visibility and streamlining content workflows

Member & Vice-Captain at Virtus Competition League - Odyssey Team (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Co-led different teams through case study competitions spanning marketing, finance and climate science; coordinated strategy and research workshops, mock presentations and feedback sessions, and mentored teammates on effective storytelling and data visualization
• Secured top accolades across diverse events: MosFirst Runner-Up at UP JMA Marketing Case Study, UP Research Fair YSC Case Study and Youth Talk Nation Case Competition; Semi-Finalist in the Climate Science Olympiad; Grand Champion at the Tranzathon Global Hackathon

HPAIR Delegate at Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (2026-01)

• Participated in discussion and networking with leading innovators in AI and new schools of economic thought

M.S. in Industrial Economics – University of Asia and the Pacific (2025-01 – 2025-12)

B.S. in Business Economics – University of Asia and the Pacific (2020-01 – 2025-12)