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UPOU Chancellor Speaks at 2020 Global MOOC Conference

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), was one of the speakers at the 2020 Global Massive Open Online Conference (MOOC) Conference held on 9-11 December 2020. The conference was organized by Tsinghua University (China) and UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) with the theme “Learning Revolution and Higher Education Transformation.” Chancellor Bandalaria spoke as part of Forum 3 which focused on the resource sharing for MOOCs and Global Higher Education Cooperation. She shared the experience of the Philippines in terms of the challenges and practices of MOOCs resource [...]

UPOU Chancellor Speaks at 2020 Global MOOC Conference2021-03-24T11:30:48+08:00

Igniting of Hope and Celebration of Success at FICS Virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving

History was made last Saturday, 5 December 2020, as the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted its first virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving. Despite the unconventional arrangement, FICS faculty and staff members, graduating students, and guests gathered online to celebrate their academic milestones.  Dean and Professor of FICS, Dr. Alexander Flor, welcomed and congratulated the graduating students in his opening remarks. Dr. Flor praised them for their resilience in the face of the disruptions throughout this year, which includes the explosion of the Taal volcano, the COVID-19 pandemic, and several typhoons, among others. He also [...]

Igniting of Hope and Celebration of Success at FICS Virtual Recognition and Thanksgiving2021-01-19T18:01:44+08:00

Normalizing Distance in Education through Distance Education

This year, the world stopped so life can continue. Since the first recorded case in the country back in January, the Covid-19 pandemic has drawn out the challenges and risks of systems and status quos. Education was one of the many sectors caught in surprise as it grappled to continue learning for all and still enforce preventive measures. With the Philippine community quarantine classifications initially changing every 15th day, the trifocal education system, consisting of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), was eyeing what perhaps is [...]

Normalizing Distance in Education through Distance Education2021-01-20T13:15:13+08:00

[Full-text] Top FED Graduate and UPOU Class Valedictorian 2020, Mariebelle Balazuela’s Speech

In the face of unprecedented times, we find ourselves having to celebrate our graduation virtually. What could have been one of the most unforgettable events of our lives is now replaced by staring at a computer for a few hours hoping that ZOOM won’t pixelate our blemishes, double chins, and wrinkles; yet as online students, we soldier on! I may not hear your laughter, nor can I look you straight in the eyes, but I hope my words will reverberate to all of you proud graduates of the UPOU 2020. You may be wondering what a middle-aged woman is doing [...]

[Full-text] Top FED Graduate and UPOU Class Valedictorian 2020, Mariebelle Balazuela’s Speech2021-01-20T12:03:09+08:00

You are invited to UPOU’s 1st Virtual Graduation

You are invited to the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) 24th Commencement Exercises on 05 December 2020, Saturday at 9:00 AM. The 1st Virtual Graduation will carry the theme, “Revolutionizing Disruptions for Excellence and Equity,” consistent with its 25th anniversary theme. This is very timely considering the disruptions and challenges the world is facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the circumstances that the country is going through. Senator Joel Villanueva will be the commencement speaker for this virtual ceremony. The event will be live-streamed via UPOU’s Website, UPOU’s official Facebook page, and UPOU Networks Facebook page. Recognition [...]

You are invited to UPOU’s 1st Virtual Graduation2021-01-20T12:06:20+08:00

FED Graduates to Receive Latin Honors and High Honors at UPOU’s First Virtual Graduation

FED Graduates to Receive Latin Honors and High Honors at UPOU’s First Virtual Graduation Out of the 137 candidates for graduation under the Faculty of Education (FED), three students from the Bachelor of Education Studies (BES) program will graduate with Latin honors while three students from FED graduate programs will graduate with high honors at the 24th University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Graduation on Saturday, 5 December 2020. The event will also be the university’s first virtual commencement exercises with the theme, “Revolutionizing Disruptions for Excellence and Equity.” Leading the top honors is Mariebelle Balazuela, magna cum laude and this [...]

FED Graduates to Receive Latin Honors and High Honors at UPOU’s First Virtual Graduation2021-01-20T12:35:16+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Faculty member reappointed for second term as Dean of the UP College of Nursing

UP Open University (UPOU) congratulates Dr. Sheila R. Bonito, UPOU Faculty of Management & Development Studies Professor under the Master of Arts in Nursing program, for being reappointed for a second term as Dean of the UP College of Nursing! #UPOpenUniversity

UPOU-FMDS Faculty member reappointed for second term as Dean of the UP College of Nursing2021-01-20T13:14:05+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MAN Program conducts LTiO on “Psychosocial Issues and Support of Nurses During the Pandemic”

In recognition of the psychosocial issues, concerns and support provided for nurses, especially in the Philippines during this pandemic period, the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Program conducted the Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) “Kumusta Ka? Psychosocial Issues and Support of Nurses During the Pandemic” on 26 November 2020 via UPOU Networks. The webinar was moderated by Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, and Asst. Prof. Queenie R. Ridulme, MAN faculty member and Program Chair, respectively.  The first speaker was Ms. Maria Rita V. Tamse, a [...]

UPOU-FMDS MAN Program conducts LTiO on “Psychosocial Issues and Support of Nurses During the Pandemic”2023-04-24T14:42:47+08:00

Website Downtime on 28 Nov – 1 Dec 2020

Please be informed that the UP Open University (UPOU) website (upou.edu.ph/home) and microsites will undergo maintenance and will not be accessible from 28 November to 1 December 2020 We appreciate your patience and understanding for any inconvenience that this downtime may cause. For inquiries and concerns, you may email us at [email protected] or visit the UPOU Helpdesk (https://upouservice.freshdesk.com/support/home) and the UPOU Chatbot (https://askou.upou.edu.ph/) #UPOpenUniversity

Website Downtime on 28 Nov – 1 Dec 20202020-11-27T16:24:11+08:00
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