On its 22nd anniversary, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) inaugurated its Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH), recognized its employees who have served for 5-20 years, and launched its Health and Wellness activities last 24 February 2017 in its headquarter in Los Baños, Laguna. The MPH, located between Instruction Material and Development Printing Office (IMDPO) Building and the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Building, also served as the venue of the of the anniversary. The inauguration of the new infrastructure was followed by the presentation of the Service Awards to UPOU faculty and staff members. Service Awards were given [...]

A doctoral student from Kanazawa University (KU), Japan presented partial results of her dissertation during the Research Forum organized by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), UP Open University (UPOU) on 28 February 2017 at the Audio-visual Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The forum was also aired live at www.networks.upou.edu.ph. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Officer-in-Charge Dean of FMDS, opened the activity explaining that FMDS Research Forums are venues to share research initiatives in various areas. Ms. Sakiko Kawabe, taking the Doctoral Degree in Cultural Resource Management in KU, presented her doctoral dissertation entitled "Investigation of the Change [...]

Faculty members of UP Open University (UPOU) presented papers during the Third Philippine/Japan Workshop on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) Twinning for Human Capacity Building and Sustainable Development, Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program (ISMTP) Forum, at the Fourth High School Memorial Museum of Cultural Exchange, Ishikawa, Japan on 2 February 2017. The forum was attended by representatives from the Philippines, specifically from UPOU, Ifugao State University (IFSU), Benguet State University (BSU) and Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC). From Japan, the representatives were from United Nations University Operating Unit Ishikawa Kanazawa (UNU-IAS), Information Media Center, Kanazawa University (KU), Noto Satoyama [...]

Four UP Open University (UPOU) faculty members, headed by Chancellor Melinda Dela Peña Bandalaria, visited Kanazawa, Japan last 31 January to 3 February 2017, to take part in various research forums and courtesy visits in relation to the Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program (ISMTP). Chancellor Bandalaria, together with three UPOU faculty and project members, Dr. Joane Serrano, Dr. Consuelo Habito and Asst. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, and four local project collaborators, Mr. Albert Pawingi of the Office of the Governor of Ifugao Province, Dr. Napoleon Taguiling of Ifugao State University (IFSU), Dr. Romeo Gomez of Benguet State University (BSU), and Assoc. [...]

A new building is set to rise on the UP Open University (UPOU) campus in Los Baños, Laguna – the UPOU Teaching and Learning Hub (TLH). In the advent of UPOU's celebration of its 22nd Anniversary, a time capsule was buried and the first sod was turned leading to the construction of the TLH. Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, lead the groundbreaking. Accompanying her were Dr. Rhodora Azanza, Officer-in-Charge for the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Patricia Arinto, UP Faculty Regent; Mr. Alexis Mejia, UP Staff Regent; Dr. Melinda Lumanta, UPOU Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs; [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) launched new programs and initiatives on its 22nd Anniversary to continue strengthening its leadership in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) in the country and the region. With the theme "Leading in ODeL Within and Beyond," UPOU's day-long celebration was held on 24 February 2017 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Recognizing that the strength of the university also comes from its relationship with other individuals and organizations, UPOU continues to forge linkages to fulfill its mission of democratizing access to quality higher education. New agreements and understandings were signed with [...]

Faculty members of UP Open University (UPOU) presented papers during the Third Philippine/Japan Workshop on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS) Twinning for Human Capacity Building and Sustainable Development, Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program (ISMTP) Forum, at the Fourth High School Memorial Museum of Cultural Exchange, Ishikawa, Japan on 2 February 2017. The forum was attended by representatives from the Philippines, specifically from UPOU, Ifugao State University (IFSU), Benguet State University (BSU) and Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC). From Japan, the representatives were from United Nations University Operating Unit Ishikawa Kanazawa (UNU-IAS), Information Media Center, Kanazawa University (KU), Noto Satoyama [...]

The UP Open University (UPOU) once again showcases the work of the Banhay Kulay/ Paete Artist Guild in the Sculpture and Painting Exhibition: Lines, Curves and Strokes at the Galeria Sinag, UP Open University Community Hub, Los Baños, Laguna from 25 February to 24 March 2017. Organized by the UPOU Cultural Committee headed by Dr. Primo Garcia and the UPOU Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Banhay Kulay/ Paete Artist Guild, the event highlights the artistic abilities of the Paete Artists using different forms of art. The university's collaboration with the said art group was initiated by Dr. Consuelo Habito. [...]

On its 22nd year, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will be celebrating its anniversary with the theme “UPOU@22: Leading in ODeL Within and Beyond.” This will be held on 24 February 2017 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.After critical reflection on its 21st year, UPOU upholds its position as the pioneer and leading institution in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) on its 22nd year. In the Philippines, the Open and Distance Learning Law (RA 10650) mandates UPOU to lead in assisting relevant agencies and institutions in developing distance education (DE) programs through capacity building programs and [...]

At the 1324th UP Board of Regents' Meeting on 26 January 2017, Prof. Ricardo T. Bagarinao was appointed as the new Dean of the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd) effective 01 February 2017. His term will run until 31 January 2020. As Dean of FEd, Prof. Bagarinao has set nine goals in his vision statement for the Faculty of Education to contribute to addressing the government's need for sustainable education and the propagation of open and distance learning in higher education, in congruence with UPOU's Strategic Plans. Under Instruction, his aim is to lead in the (1) [...]