Alumni

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) took a significant step towards enhancing its global presence on September 30, 2023, as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anadolu University during the 36th Asian Association of Open Universities Annual Conference - AAOU 2023. This momentous event marked the beginning of a promising collaboration that promises to benefit both institutions and the academic community at large. Anadolu University, located in Eskişehir, Turkey, and the University of the Philippines Open University, based in Los Baños, Philippines, are two esteemed institutions with a rich history of commitment to education and [...]

Photo From Cardinal Santos Medical Center FB Page The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) congratulates its alumna and Senior Lecturer, Ms. Leona Paula L. Macalintal! Ms. Macalintal was bestowed the “Chief Nurse of the Year” Award at the 2023 Hospital Management Asia Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Ms. Macalintal graduated from UPOU in 2018 with a special citation for exemplary academic achievement in the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Program. She is the Assistant Vice President and Director of the Nursing Service Division of Cardinal Santos Medical Center and a Senior Lecturer for the [...]

On 19 August 2023, 6:00 PM, the UPAA will hold the Awarding Ceremonies of the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The UPAA Awardees are outstanding individuals recognized for their leadership, achievements, service, and contributions to create positive change in the country and in the world. This year’s awards for Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus are given to Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo (AB’86) and Arsenio M. Balisacan (MS’82). The UPAA gives the Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards to Lourdes J. Cruz, (BSChem’62), Nathaniel A. Von Einsiedel (BSArch’68), Gisela Padilla-Concepcion (BSChem’75 cl; MS’82; PhD’95), and Rene S. [...]

Edwin C. Tan's inspiring story of pursuing higher education at an older age proves that it's never too late to fulfill one's dreams. A loving husband and a cool dad, Edwin decided to take the leap, enroll at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and complete a Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management degree. UP Open University utilizes open and distance elearning (ODeL) as its mode of teaching and learning, and its mission is to provide access to quality higher education to Filipinos everywhere, even to senior citiizens like Edwin. At the University of the Philippines, [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held a Masterclass entitled, “KM4D Revisited: Backstories on the Los Baños Brand of Knowledge Management,” on 14 April 2023 with Dr. Alexander Flor as Thought Leader. Assistant Professor Winifredo Dagli from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Development Communication (CDC) and Mr. Benedict Juliano from the London Stock Exchange Group’s KM Content Strategy and Editorial also provided additional insights as Reactants. It was held via Zoom and live-streamed through UPOU Networks, Facebook, and Youtube.  The event began with Mr. Jerry [...]

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Master of Public Management (MPM) program recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the Program, Faculty, and the University. As part of its silver anniversary celebration with the theme “Online, Open, and Onwards: Meeting Challenges Ahead.” the MPM program organized a roundtable discussion entitled “MPM Through the Years.” Started in 1996, MPM is one of the UPOU’s oldest and longest-running graduate degree programs that never ceased offering its courses. To date, it has produced over 400 graduates spread across various pillars of society and governance. The roundtable [...]

Joanne Laurice Caguicla (seated) with Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor. Joanne Laurice Caguicla's story is a testament to the power of a woman’s determination and perseverance. Despite being robbed of her ability to walk at an early age, she refused to let her condition hinder her from achieving her academic goals.  Her circumstance as a woman with special needs did not stop her from pursuing and completing a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) degree at UPOU. Joanne first learned about UPOU through her cousin and decided to enroll because she feared that her [...]