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UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers

The newly appointed 2025 Quality Assurance Office (QAO) team, led by QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes In line with the university’s administrative transition this year, the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) proudly introduces its new team members, all committed to upholding the institution’s standards of excellence. With the recent appointment of the new Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, PhD, a fresh vision for continuous improvement and strategic development is being set into motion, with Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, serving as the director of QAO. Joining her are the newly appointed officers and current staff, [...]

UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers2025-05-16T16:19:09+08:00

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)

As the demand for accessible, high-quality education continues to grow, Open University 5 (OU5) stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in learning. Designed to meet the evolving needs of students, professionals, and lifelong learners, OU5 is a group of 5 five open universities in Southeast Asia built on a foundation of inclusivity, innovation, and academic excellence. With a flexible curriculum, cutting-edge digital platforms, and a commitment to empowering individuals regardless of location or background, OU5 redefines what it means to pursue higher education. Through its dynamic approach, the university fosters a learning environment where knowledge is not [...]

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

[Job Vacancy] University Research Associate II

[Job Vacancy] The UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is looking for one (1) University Research Associate II. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application on or before 16 May 2024 (Friday). Send your application to [email protected] #UPOpenUniversity #Jobvacancy #UPOUJobvacancy Sustainable Development Goals #UPOpenUniversity

[Job Vacancy] University Research Associate II2025-05-15T08:39:07+08:00

UPOU Basketball Team Joins UP PahuSAYAn 2025

UPOU Basketball Team with UP President Angelo Jimenez (Photo by The Cursor) UP Open University (UPOU) students, composed of graduate and undergraduate students, participated in the UP PahuSAYAn 2025 - Uniting the UP Community through Sports, which was held on 1-3 May 2025 at the Varsity Training Center and the College of Human Kinetics’ Ylanan Gymnasium, UP Diliman. Centered on the theme "Fostering Excellence through University-wide Sports Engagement,” PahuSAYan 2025 highlighted the transformative role of sports in promoting both physical and mental health and well-being. The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs - Office of [...]

UPOU Basketball Team Joins UP PahuSAYAn 20252025-05-13T08:39:17+08:00

BRIDGE-ing Gaps, Building Futures: Discovering Purpose and Transforming Education through Volunteerism

The UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód recently concluded its 2025 Online Bridge Program, a massive open online course (MOOC) designed to help senior high school students—particularly those from underserved areas—overcome learning gaps and prepare for college entrance exams such as the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT). Running from January to March, the program offered free online courses in English, Math, and Physics, reaching over 2,000 students across Region X. With the help of 73 volunteer course coordinators (CCs) and 54 dedicated teacher focal persons, students engaged in weekly synchronous classes, self-paced modules, and interactive online learning. Despite the usual [...]

BRIDGE-ing Gaps, Building Futures: Discovering Purpose and Transforming Education through Volunteerism2025-05-09T17:10:11+08:00

Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan Features UP VINTA and UPOU Programs in FB Live

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP  VINTA) were showcased in Facebook Live hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 09 May 2025, as part of its commitment to delivering accessible education to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. MECO Kaohsiung Director Atty. Ma. Karina B. Perida-Trayvilla and Ms. Janelle “Neena” Ebron, UPOU VINTA Coordinator in Kaohsiung, hosted the live broadcast on MECO’s official page. (L-R): Ms. Janelle “Neena” Ebron, UPOU VINTA Coordinator in Kaohsiung and MECO Kaohsiung Director [...]

Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan Features UP VINTA and UPOU Programs in FB Live2025-05-13T07:56:52+08:00

Submission Deadlines Adjusted for 2025 Midterm Elections

In consideration of UPOU students’ participation in the upcoming 2025 Midterm Elections, the following deadlines for 2nd Trimester AY 2024-2025 have been revised: 16 May 2025 Deadline for completion of course requirements/final exams 30 May 2025 Deadline for submission of grades #UPOpenUniversity

Submission Deadlines Adjusted for 2025 Midterm Elections2025-05-09T09:28:22+08:00

FICS Holds Alignment Meeting for UPOU Strategic Plan

Headed by Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held its first alignment meeting on 5 May 2025 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This meeting forms part of UPOU’s Strategic Planning Workshop, which supports the university’s vision of becoming a “Transformative University of the Future.” The initial phase of the planning process focused on assessing current activities and future plans at the unit level to establish a clear baseline for strategic directions. The session began with a review and discussion of the 10 Flagship Programs (FPs) outlined in the [...]

FICS Holds Alignment Meeting for UPOU Strategic Plan2025-05-13T14:44:57+08:00

UPOU-FMDS, SIPAG holds an introductory meeting with community partners in preparation for the launching of OUgnayan Wednesdays

Following an exploratory meeting held on 08 April 2025 between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Samahan ng Industriya ng Paggugulayan (SIPAG) ng Pagsanjan, the involved committee, such as FMDS Sustainable Livelihoods Innovation and Digitally-transformed Enterprise (SLIDE) and SIPAG Pagsanjan representatives, set an introductory meeting with the interested community partners on 30 April 2025 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This meeting is intended to define the purpose of the upcoming OUgnayan (Open University na Gumagabay at Nagbubuklod sa PamaYANan) Wednesdays, under the OUgnayan, a flagship program that strengthens the university’s public service and community engagement initiatives. OUgnayan Wednesdays, in collaboration with SIPAG Pagsanjan, [...]

UPOU-FMDS, SIPAG holds an introductory meeting with community partners in preparation for the launching of OUgnayan Wednesdays2025-05-08T13:31:27+08:00

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Cycle 2026 in Malaysia

(L-R) Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol; Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan; Assoc. Prof. Diego Maranan; UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jean Saludadez; UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano; UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Aurora Lacaste; Assoc. Prof. Roberto Figueroa; Asst. Prof. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) took part in the Open University 5 (OU5) Research Cycle 2026 held on 23-24 April 2025 in Penang, Malaysia. The bi-annual OU5 Research Conference fosters collaborative research among five open universities in Asia: the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) [...]

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Cycle 2026 in Malaysia2025-04-30T19:57:31+08:00
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