The University of the Philippines is set to come out with a system of freshmen admissions unique to the pandemic situation, following a series of consultations with stakeholders. UP experts had earlier come up with five options or scenarios, UP Office of Admissions Director Francisco de los Reyes, a data scientist, told UP News in an online meeting on October 20, 2020. The scenarios are the following: A paper-and-pen administration of the UPCAT, subject to IATF and LGU Covid19 protocols and coordination; An online UPCAT; A hybrid paper-and-pen and online mode for UPCAT; A no-UPCAT scenario where UP may mine data from [...]

Short videos on everyday heroism and hope in the days of face masks and social distancing are the focus of PAG-AALAY webXHIBITION & FESTIVAL. The University of the Philippines is now accepting entries to the online video series in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, virtual/augmented reality, and music video. Winners will be presented “Pag-aalay” trophies which were specially handcrafted by multi-talented U.P. artist and UPTV Director Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso. The trophy presents two silver hands offering a world enveloped in katakataka leaves, the same plant sculpted at the base of the U.P. Oblation. Also known as wonder plant and [...]

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies will be hosting a Research Forum on 22 October 2020, 2:00 PM  live via the UPOU Networks. The 3-hour activity will showcase the research and study outputs of selected students, staff, and faculty of FMDS. The FMDS Research Forum serves as an avenue for participants to discuss the highlights of the studies presented, carefully analyze relevant information in the field of environment and natural resources, management, nursing, social work, and ASEAN studies and lastly, appreciate the importance of quality research and evidence-based practices in their respective fields. The lineup of presenters will come [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomes Dr. Joane V. Serrano as the newly appointed Director for the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), effective this 12 August 2020 until 28 February 2021. Dr. Serrano is an Associate Professor of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS). She earned her Doctor of Philosophy Major in Development Communication at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and her Master of Management Major in Development Management and Bachelor of Science in Development Communication from the same university. Gender and empowerment has always been a topic of interest for Dr. [...]