University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, was recently bestowed the CalamBagong Bayani Award 2023, in honor of her remarkable contributions to the progress of the City of Calamba, exemplifying qualities akin to modern-day heroes and serving as an inspiration to their fellow Calambeños. The award ceremony took place on 16 June 2023, as part of the Calambagong Buhayani Festival 2023, a celebration of the richness and vibrannce of Calamba, Laguna. Dr. Bandalaria, as the fourth Chancellor of UPOU, is currently serving her third term in UPOU. She has been an ardent advocate [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with the University of Padjadjaran (UNPAD) Faculty of Nursing (FON), conducted a scoping workshop on 15 June 2023 (Thursday) at UNPAD, Bandung, Indonesia. Faculty members expressed their interest in strengthening the collaboration between both universities. These include suggestions for visiting professors to discuss different nursing expertise in both universities, possible research publications and collaborations, and the possibility of exchange students. After the workshop, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Professor and Dean of FMDS, introduced the University of the Philippines (UP) System. It was followed [...]

In a momentous event organized by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), a turnover ceremony took place on 23 June 2023 at the Audio-Visual Room, UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna to welcome the new program chairs for the upcoming Academic Year 2023-2024. The outgoing program chairs gracefully handed over their responsibilities to the incoming program chairs, marking a new chapter for the FMDS programs. The ceremony was filled with messages of gratitude, appreciation, and encouragement. The FMDS turnover ceremony commenced with a warm welcome message delivered by the esteemed FMDS Dean, Dr. Joane V. Serrano. Following [...]

The UP Open University (UPOU) OPEN Talk features topic in Sikolohiyang Pilipino sa Wika, Panitikan, at Midya in the context of secondary and higher education and how to effectively participate mindfully and enrich Philippine psychology through language, literature, and media. This OPEN Talk episode, held on 16 June 2023,  was in collaboration with the Pambansang Samahan ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP) with experts in the field of sociology and media: Dr. Alwin C. Aguirre, Professor, Department of Broadcasting, UP Diliman, and Asst. Professor Charmaine P. Galano, Department of Psychology, UP Diliman.  According to Asst. Prof. Galano, psychology is used as a [...]

The Office of Gender Concerns celebrated Pride Month by organizing a highly informative and engaging webinar titled “SOGIESC Orientation and Implications to ODeL Teaching and Learning.” This exciting event occurred on 21 June 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM, at the Audio Visual Room (AVR) in the UP Open University Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, in hybrid mode. Aligned with UPOU’s chosen theme for Pride Month, “ODeL4GEDSI: Connecting Identities, Creating Allies,” the webinar aimed to explore the role of Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) in fostering a fair, diverse, and inclusive society. It was a joyous occasion as participants [...]

The Office of Gender Concerns successfully celebrated Pride Month with a webinar titled “Landscape of SOGIESC Advocacy in the Philippines.” The event, was held  at the UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, in hybrid mode. Aligned with UPOU’s chosen theme for Pride Month, “ODeL4GEDSI: Connecting Identities, Creating Allies,” the webinars aimed to explore the diverse landscape of SOGIESC (sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression) advocacy in the Philippines. The goal was to delve into Open and Distance eLearning’s (ODeL) empowering role in fostering a fair, diverse, and inclusive society. The host, Assistant Professor Lloyd Lyndel Simporios of UPOU, began [...]

The Univeristy of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Deputy Directors, Dr. J. Aleta R. Villanueva, and Mr. Lexter Mangubat joined the University of Batangas (UB) to the “BIYAHENG DE: Journeying into the Avenues of Distance Education,” a training workshop for UB faculty held on 20 June 2023 at the UB Campus, Batangas City. The training workshop intends to orient UB faculty to the twist and curves of Distance Education. The training workshop was coordinated by Mr. Carl Ivan B. Villanueva, Director of UB Distance Education. The event was graced by [...]

UP Open University led by Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, welcomed visitors from the University of Liverpool (UoL) on June 26, 2023. The meeting focused on discussing how UPOU administered its online courses, including the preparation of online resources, identification of learning facilitators, and other related capabilities.  Other UPOU officials in attendance included Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies; Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL); Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA); Asst. Professor Mari Anjeli [...]

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed a group of students from Cornell University at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna last 23 June 2023. Led by Dr. Manny Reyes, a Research Professor & Agroecological Engineer from the Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab at Kansas State University, the Cornell University delegation consisted of nine students pursuing diverse fields of study, including agriculture and life sciences, engineering, and industrial labor relations. The visit was part of visits to different colleges and centers/agencies in the UP science community. They were welcomed by UPOU officials, including Dr. Jean A. Slaudadez, Vice Chancellor for Finance [...]

Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the program chair of the Diploma in and  Master of Social Work (DMSW), in the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) Batangas Chapter in its Annual Awards 2023. The said award is given to members in recognition of their steadfast and dedicated service in the pursuit of professional excellence, beyond their work. Moreover, the Meritorious Service Award recognizes Dr. Taylan’s superior contributions to making the social work profession become of better service to the marginalized and disadvantaged sectors. She [...]