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Macaldo Becomes First UP Student to Join TUFS TP-BRIDGE Exchange Program

2025-06-23T14:50:41+08:00

Hannah Gabriella Macaldo, a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) student from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), is the first UP student to participate in the Training Program for Trans-Pacific Bridge Persons (TP-BRIDGE) student exchange program at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS). Selected through the Mobility for Vigor and Excellence – University of the Philippines (MOVE-UP) Program, Macaldo is currently enrolled at TUFS for the Spring 2025 term, from 1 April 1 to July 21, 2025. Her participation reflects the growing involvement of UPOU students in international academic exchanges as part of the University’s [...]

Macaldo Becomes First UP Student to Join TUFS TP-BRIDGE Exchange Program2025-06-23T14:50:41+08:00

FICS Professors Share Expertise at Mapua MCL AI Summit

2025-06-26T11:59:08+08:00

Associate Professor Reinald Adrian Pugoy and Assistant Professor Blancaflor Arada from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as resource speakers during the AI Summit organized by the College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS) of Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) on 11 June 2025. The summit, titled “Redefining Intelligence: What It Means to Be Human in an AI World,” was held as part of the institution’s CCIS Month 2025 celebration, which carried the theme “Celebrating Computational Innovations and Sustainability.”                     [...]

FICS Professors Share Expertise at Mapua MCL AI Summit2025-06-26T11:59:08+08:00

SGV Conducts Walkthrough of UPOU’s Financial Information Systems

2025-06-13T16:10:47+08:00

Chief Administrators and staff members of the UPOU Budget Office, Accounting Office, and Cash Office, with the SGV & Co. team of systems analysts, process analysts, and financial consultants. As part of the UP System Administration’s Financial Transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in its financial operations, the SGV & Co. conducted a three-day deep dive workshop and walkthrough of the UPOU Financial Information Systems, namely, Financial Accounting Information System (FAIS) and the Budget Utilization, Liquidation, and System Analytics (BULSA). The event was held from 02 to 04 June 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU [...]

SGV Conducts Walkthrough of UPOU’s Financial Information Systems2025-06-13T16:10:47+08:00

FICS Conducts Two-Day Hybrid Workshop to Finalize Proposal for Master’s in Data Science (Sustainability)

2025-06-17T15:28:21+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted a two-day hybrid Proposal Revision Workshop last 10-11 June 2025 at the UP Open University Oblation Hall. The workshop was done to refine the proposed curriculum for a new graduate program: the Master of Data Science (Sustainability). Associate Professor Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, the MIS Program Chair, led the workshop, which was actively participated in by faculty members Associate Professor Diego Maranan, Associate Professor Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Assistant Professor Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos, Assistant Professor Cecille Moldez, Assistant Professor Mary Kristene Clariño, and Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan. The team carefully [...]

FICS Conducts Two-Day Hybrid Workshop to Finalize Proposal for Master’s in Data Science (Sustainability)2025-06-17T15:28:21+08:00

UPOU OVCAA Holds Third Roundtable Discussion on AI

2025-06-10T16:45:38+08:00

More than 80 UPOU faculty and staff members attended the 3rd RTD on AI held on 2 June 2025 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) held the third Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on 2 June 2025 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna and via conferencing platform. The third part of the RTD series is titled “Revisiting Academic Policies on the Use of AI in Teaching and Learning.” Approximately 80 participants from the faculties [...]

UPOU OVCAA Holds Third Roundtable Discussion on AI2025-06-10T16:45:38+08:00

UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and PF4C partners hold a preliminary review of the Child Rights-Based Public Finance Course

2025-06-11T16:32:12+08:00

On 28–29 May 2025, 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), hosted a two-day event titled “Preliminary Review of the Child Rights-Based Public Finance Course.” Held at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, the event brought together key stakeholders to assess the course content and delivery process before its full online implementation. The activity also aimed to gather valuable feedback from members of the Public Finance for Children (PF4C) Technical Working Group (TWG). Attendees included representatives from various partner [...]

UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and PF4C partners hold a preliminary review of the Child Rights-Based Public Finance Course2025-06-11T16:32:12+08:00

UPOU Blood Drive: Twelve Years Running

2025-06-09T13:44:55+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Dir. Larry N. Cruz (2nd from right, standing) and Dr. Emely M. Amoloza (4th from left, standing), Chair of the UPOU Wellness, Healthy Lifestyle and Sports Committee, with the volunteers from Philippines Red Cross, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU. A twelve-year strong tradition of blood-letting and volunteerism continues as the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted its Blood Donation Drive on 30 May 2025 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This was spearheaded by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód (Volunteer Corps) in partnership with the [...]

UPOU Blood Drive: Twelve Years Running2025-06-09T13:44:55+08:00

UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration

2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

UPOU faculty, staff, and students during the launch of Pride Month at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), spearheaded by the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), led a colorful launch to celebrate Pride Month this June.  Themed "Out in the Open: Building Pride through a Transformative ODeL," the launch took place at the UPOU Main Lobby, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 4 June 2025. UPOU faculty, staff, and students participated in the event to appreciate the collective struggles of those who came before us, celebrate pride, [...]

UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

UP Celebrates 117th Founding Year, Promotes the Theme Paglilingkod at Pasidungog sa Bayan

2025-06-05T13:34:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) will hold the second run of the “Linggo ng Unibersidad"  on June 16 to 20, 2025 to celebrate 117 years of academic excellence, dedicated service, and meaningful contributions to nation building. This year’s theme, Ani at Alay: Paglilingkod at Pasidungog sa Bayan, “embodies the narrative cycle of learning, service offering, and nation building, where “ani” is the harvest of hard work, persistence, and sacrifice and “alay” is the offering we make of our talents, our learning, and our lives in service of the Filipino people,” said UP President Angelo A. Jimenez.  “It is [...]

UP Celebrates 117th Founding Year, Promotes the Theme Paglilingkod at Pasidungog sa Bayan2025-06-05T13:34:23+08:00

Annual GFPS Meeting Highlights UPOU’s Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership

2025-06-04T17:04:39+08:00

The Gender Focal Point System (GFPS), chaired by UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Joane V. Serrano convened for its annual meeting on 23 May 2025. Held at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, the event gathered more than 45 participants, including university officials, staff, and gender advocates. Chancellor Serrano warmly welcomed the attendees and delivered a speech highlighting her vision for a transformative university. She emphasized that for UPOU to become a truly Gender Transformative and Inclusive University, it must embrace a gender-responsive education framework grounded in equality, inclusivity, and accessibility. [...]

Annual GFPS Meeting Highlights UPOU’s Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership2025-06-04T17:04:39+08:00
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