Dr. Fabella is a national scientist and professor emeritus at the University of the Philippines. He obtained his Master in Economics at the UP School of Economics and his PhD at Yale University. He served as dean of the UP School of Economics from 1998 to 2007. Dr. Fabella is known for his outstanding accomplishments and remarkable contributions as a scientist, researcher, mentor, leader, collaborator and administrators in the field of economics at the University of the Philippines and throughout the country.