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FMDS Congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Villegas on Completing the Master in Innovation and Business program at AIM

2024-12-18T16:37:04+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Abelard Edberto Villegas, Jr. on earning his Master in Innovation and Business (MIB) graduate degree program at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). Asst. Prof. Villegas pursued his MIB program with the support of the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ASITE) Scholarship, along with additional financial assistance. He began this academic journey in April 2023 and completed the program in September 2024. The MIB program, an 18-month, part-time, multidisciplinary graduate degree, is designed to equip Science, [...]

FMDS Congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Villegas on Completing the Master in Innovation and Business program at AIM2024-12-18T16:37:04+08:00

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran

2024-12-18T15:43:54+08:00

The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held the 3rd Episode of LET’S TALK IT OVER Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran: A Discussion Series on Urban Planning, Environmental Management, and Sustainability on 16 December 2024 featuring Dr. Cristino Tiburan Jr. and Asst. Prof. Milbren Bragais. Dr. Joane Serrano, Dean of FMDS, opened the program and welcomed the guest speakers. She emphasized the importance of understanding these technologies in understanding our environment, anticipating challenges that may be brought by disasters, and designing appropriate solutions.  Dr. Tiburan is a Professor at the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry [...]

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran2024-12-18T15:43:54+08:00

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence

2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

During its year-end celebration, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recognized the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for Partnership Excellence, a testament to UPOU’s continued support and collaboration with GSIS in delivering services effectively. The event was held on 13 December 2024 at Asia Blooms Restaurant in Sta. Cruz, Laguna aimed to recognize the contributions of partner agencies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their roles as Agency Authorized Officers and Electronic Remittance File Handlers. In addition to recognizing institutional excellence, GSIS also recognized and awarded Mr. Michael P. Lagaya of the Human Resources Development [...]

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

UNP Explored Distance Learning Practices Through Benchmarking with UPOU

2024-12-18T12:56:33+08:00

On 16 December 2024, UP Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmark meeting with the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The UNP delegation, led by Dr. Dolores Bersamina, Dean, included Dr. Wilson Tolio, Assistant Dean; Ms. Sheila De Vera, Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Social Work; Dr. Epifania Marlene Purisima, Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Nursing; and Dr. Loraine Ann Madera - Program Coordinator, Master of Public Administration.  They were welcomed by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Myra Almodiel, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director at the UPOU Office [...]

UNP Explored Distance Learning Practices Through Benchmarking with UPOU2024-12-18T12:56:33+08:00

UPOU Graduates 611 this 2024

2024-12-18T13:00:37+08:00

After a few days of rain, the sky was wonderfully clear on 7 December 2024 when UP Open University (UPOU) held its 28th Commencement Exercises at its Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Six hundred-eleven students have successfully completed the requirements for their degree programs at UPOU, and this is one of the days, if not the only day, they will ever step foot on their alma mater and meet their professors and classmates.  On 7 December, graduates were welcomed at the UPOU Community Hub where refreshments were served.  The 28th Commencement ceremony started at 3:30 PM with the procession [...]

UPOU Graduates 611 this 20242024-12-18T13:00:37+08:00

FMDS Holds Recognition and Fellowship Program for the Class of 2024

2024-12-18T12:30:02+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held its Recognition and Fellowship Program to celebrate the successful completion of the Class of 2024 on 6 December 2024, at the UPOU Oblation Plaza.  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, the Dean of FMDS, welcomed the 285 graduates from the 12 degree programs. She applauded the efforts and perseverance of the graduating class despite the multiple demands associated with distance learning.  She reminded the new graduates of their mission to use their ideas and action to transform the world. “Ngayon, kayo ang tagapagpatuloy ng ating mga adhikain sa [...]

FMDS Holds Recognition and Fellowship Program for the Class of 20242024-12-18T12:30:02+08:00

FICS Holds 2024 Recognition and Thanksgiving for Graduates

2024-12-18T10:49:30+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held its Recognition and Thanksgiving 2024 last 6 December 2024, at the UPOU World Class Multimedia Production Building in Los Baños, Laguna. The program opened with the singing of the national anthem and a welcome message from the Dean, Dr. Diego S. Maranan. Dean Maranan congratulated the 174 students from the undergraduate and graduate programs. He recognized that the students navigated countless special forces, overcame big challenges, and faced varied obstacles yet they have thrived for their journey. Their time, patience, perseverance, and grit [...]

FICS Holds 2024 Recognition and Thanksgiving for Graduates2024-12-18T10:49:30+08:00

FEd Holds Recognition and Fellowship Program for the Class of 2024

2024-12-18T10:41:20+08:00

The Faculty of Education (FEd) held its Recognition Rites and Fellowship Program for the 2024 graduates on 6 December 2024, at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters. The event was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Asst. Prof. Charisse T. Reyes. She mentioned that being in an Open University, contrary to popular belief about online education, is not ”an easy-peasy kind of journey” and therefore, this recognition and graduation of the students is indeed an achievement to be celebrated. Another inspirational message was given by Dr. Jonathan Barcelo, an alumnus of the [...]

FEd Holds Recognition and Fellowship Program for the Class of 20242024-12-18T10:41:20+08:00

UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum

2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies held a Let’s Talk it Over (LTIO) Forum titled “HR of the Future”  on 11 December 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and online via Zoom. The forum was hosted by the FMDS Master of Public Management Program in partnership with the FMDS Public Service Committee.  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of UPOU FMDS, welcomed all participants, especially the students who are joining online. She applauded the efforts of the FMDS MPM program for organizing the event. She added that the forum addressed how human resource management could adapt [...]

UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

Collaborative Workshop on Child Rights-Based Public Finance by UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and Partners

2024-12-18T16:29:02+08:00

On 3 December 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), in collaboration with representatives from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), Social Watch Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Barangay Operations Office (DILG-NBOO), participated in a workshop titled ‘A Primer on Child Rights-Based Public Finance Online Learning Course.’ Hosted online by the UPOU, the [...]

Collaborative Workshop on Child Rights-Based Public Finance by UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and Partners2024-12-18T16:29:02+08:00
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