As the world moves towards digital transformation, the maritime sector is also embracing technological advancements to ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of shipping operations. In this context, the recent Capacity-Building of Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Evaluators for Distance Learning held from 20 to 22 September 2023 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, marked a significant step towards enhancing maritime education in the ASEAN region. This initiative organized by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with MARINA,  is aimed [...]

The Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) conducted a 5-day live-in Training Course on Futures Thinking and Knowledge Management (FT & KM) for the faculty and staff of the Ifugao State University (IFSU) and it’s Local Government Unit’s stakeholders on 11-15 September 2023 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The program commenced with an opening ceremony which was graced by the training’s esteemed resource persons, facilitators and officials of IFSU. It started with the singing of the Philippine National [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Program participated in the Future Hub Forum 2023, held on 16 September 2023 at the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) in Japan. The event pioneered a “flip-style” approach to deeply engage with the challenges and opportunities of mass adoption of XR in teaching and learning. Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., IOP Director, and Ms. Joshze Rica Esguerra, Junior Project Officer, joined the panel discussion. The forum was hosted by Prof. Eric Hawkinson from the Department of Global Tourism at KUFS. The day commenced with a Keynote Presentation titled [...]

Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., Director of the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Program under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), paid a visit to the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo, Japan last 13 September 2023. He was accompanied by IOP staff Joshze Rica Esguerra. He introduced UP Open University as the pioneer and leading institution in open and distance eLearning (ODeL) in the Philippines. He also highlighted IOP along with its projects, research endeavors, and the upcoming ISCOLab. FICS Adjunct Professor Hiroshi Taniguchi sharing his insights through a recorded video Dr. Figueroa graciously [...]

As part of the thrust towards a Sustainability Campus and UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies’ (FMDS) commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, FMDS is launching an E-Waste Upcycling Competition titled “UPOU’s e-STaR Challenge” or e-Waste Sustainable Transformation and Recycling Competition in celebration of International E-Waste Day on 14 October 2023. Register Now and Be Part of the Movement! Aspiring participants can secure their spot starting from 6 October 2023. To register and join UPOU’s e-STaR Challenge, simply go to this registration link and fuel your creativity and environmental stewardship. The UPOU e-STaR Challenge is more than just a challenge; it’s a [...]

The Los Baños Horticulture Society Inc. (LBHSI), in collaboration with the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), launches the 50th Flower and Garden Show with the theme: “Ibalik ang Kahapon” A Golden Celebration. The Flower and Garden Show is a celebration of nature’s beauty and the artistry of horticulture enthusiasts from our community. It promises to be an exciting event featuring a display of flowers, plants, and landscape designs that will captivate the senses and inspire creativity. FMDS activities in the 50th Flower and Garden Show include: 8 October 2023 (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN, Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna [...]

After a recent workshop by the Consortium for Open and Distance Education in the Philippines (CODEPP) in La Union on September 19-20, 2023, CLSU Distance, Open, and Transnational University is now focusing on improving the quality of its distance education. During the workshop, CLSU DOT-Uni showed a keen interest in Quality Assurance (QA) for Distance Education. As a result, they are currently attending a training on "Quality Assurance in Open Distance eLearning" provided by the UP Open University (UPOU) at its Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, from 5-6 October 2023. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, CODEPP President and UPOU Chancellor, [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd) welcomed students of its trimestral programs during the 2023 Student Orientation: Faculty and Program Orientation conducted last 30 September 2023 via Zoom. One hundred sixty-five (165) participants, including FEd faculty, staff, and students, joined the event. The student orientation was opened by FEd Dean, Asst. Prof. Charisse T. Reyes followed by a short video introducing the FEd faculty and staff, including the Faculties-in-Charge (FICs) per program. Subsequently, Mr. Voltaire T. Abiog, currently a student of the Bachelor of Education Studies (BES) program and the undergraduate representative of the UPOU [...]