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Nominees for the Next FMDS Dean Present Plans and Visions

2025-02-07T13:11:13+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a public forum for the presentation of the visions and plans of the nominees for the next Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS).  This was held hybrid at the UPOU Audiovisual Room on 27 January 2025 and online via Zoom, the UPOU Facebook Page, and the UPOU Networks. Dr. Aurora Lacaste opened the event and introduced the first nominee, Dr. Consuelo Dl. Habito, Professor 5 at UPOU FMDS. Reflecting on her 30-year journey with UPOU since transitioning from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), [...]

Nominees for the Next FMDS Dean Present Plans and Visions2025-02-07T13:11:13+08:00

UPOU Promotes MOOCs and Its Flexible Learning in FEBC Radio Interview

2025-01-30T10:31:36+08:00

On 27 January 2024, Dr. Myra Almodiel, UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director, joined Mr. Bryan Dela Cruz on 702 DZAS - Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Radio for a live interview to discuss UPOU’s approach in online and distance elearning.  With the UPOU's mandate to provide accessible and flexible education in its "learn anytime, anywhere" model, Dr. Almodiel highlighted the university's self-paced learning environment, enabling students to pursue education during their free time, accommodating various schedules and professions.  The discussion underscored UPOU’s open and inclusive offerings, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and degree [...]

UPOU Promotes MOOCs and Its Flexible Learning in FEBC Radio Interview2025-01-30T10:31:36+08:00

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.

2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session with Star Colleges, Inc. on 22 January 2025 via Zoom. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), facilitated the session.  The delegation from Star Colleges, Inc., led by  Atty. Kara Russanne D. Alawas, School President, included Mr. Christopher Gaerlan, Program Coordinator; Mr. Ambrosio B. Alawas, Dean, College of Theology; Ma’am Annabelle D. Alawas, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ma’am Criselda G. Bantog, Program Coordinator; and Mr. Jeremiah Gnade P. Estolas, [...]

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

FICS and FMDS Dean Present Accomplishment Reports

2025-02-07T12:59:34+08:00

The UP Open University has an ongoing search for the Next Deans of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies. Part of the search process is the presentation of the accomplishments of the incumbent Deans during the 2022-2025 term, which was held at the UPOU Audiovisual Room on 24 January 2025. In the morning, the outgoing FICS Dean, Dr. Diego S. Maranan, presented the achievements of FICS during his term. Dr. Maranan expressed his gratitude to the FICS community for their support over the past three years. He revisited his initial [...]

FICS and FMDS Dean Present Accomplishment Reports2025-02-07T12:59:34+08:00

Dr. Agapito is the New BAMS Program Chair

2025-01-23T11:50:45+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) has named Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr. as the new Chair of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program. He takes over from Dr. Emely Amoloza, who served in the role until December 2024. During her term, Dr. Amoloza introduced the BAMS Colloquium and promoted undergraduate participation in academic conferences and foreign exchange opportunities. Dr. Agapito’s background in communication and multimedia arts, along with his role on the CHED Technical Panel for Multimedia Arts, brings new opportunities for further development and alignment of the program to industry trends. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication [...]

Dr. Agapito is the New BAMS Program Chair2025-01-23T11:50:45+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria Honored as UP Scientist III for Contributions to Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL)

2025-01-22T14:17:29+08:00

Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor of Development Communication and Chancellor at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), was honored as UP Scientist III at a ceremony organized by the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) for the latest batch of awardees under the Scientific Productivity System (SPS) 2023-2025. The event, themed "UP Scientists: Catalysts of Innovation for Public Service," took place on 10 January 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Ignacio B. Gimenez – KAL (IBG-KAL) Theater, UP Diliman, Quezon City. [...]

UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria Honored as UP Scientist III for Contributions to Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL)2025-01-22T14:17:29+08:00

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview

2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

On 19 January 2025, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the UP Open University Office of Public Affairs, highlighted the free UPOU massive open online courses or MOOCs in an interview for TeleRadyo Serbisyo.  The interview was part of the Aprub Yan! program hosted by Mr. Danny Buenafe and focused on the short online courses that UPOU will offer in 2025 that are free and open to the public. Dr. Almodiel highlighted that anyone may take these asynchronous online courses, even senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and others who find attending physical classes or training sessions challenging.  Dr. Almodiel [...]

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

What a way to start the year! The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been awarded Level 4 Accreditation, the highest honor granted by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Accreditation System. This recognition marks a significant milestone as UPOU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It underscores the university’s leadership in open and distance education and its unwavering dedication to delivering quality and accessible learning experiences in the Philippines and beyond. This prestigious recognition follows the institutional accreditation process held from 5-7 November  2024. The event, organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), evaluated [...]

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 2025

2025-01-14T15:20:21+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has released its calendar of MOOCs offering for 2025 on 10 January 2025, Friday. Forty-four massive open online courses will be offered for 2025, free and open to the public. The courses cover a wide variety of topics on environmental management, biodiversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, design and innovation, video production, Open and Distance eLearning, teaching and learning, Child Rights, Mother’s Class,  Policy Development, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Business Analytics, Gender, and others.  The media was quick to pick up since the post was published on UPOU’s Facebook Page and the UPOU MODeL Facebook [...]

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 20252025-01-14T15:20:21+08:00

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans

2025-01-10T14:46:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University has released a call to all members of the University of the Philippines community for nominations for the Next Deans of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS). Along with this call is the schedule of activities related to the search for the next Deans of the Faculty Offices. WHO MAY BE NOMINATED? Nominees must have the following minimum qualifications: Filipino citizen Distinction or outstanding academic credentials in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise which should be along the lines of the [...]

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans2025-01-10T14:46:07+08:00
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