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Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together

Ronald Hilaria and his son Ron David Hilaria share their positive experiences with the University of the Philippines Open University's (UPOU) Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) program.  Ronald, the head of his company's human resources department, enrolled in UPOU's Graduate Certificate in Distance Education program to better understand e-learning and implement it in his company's corporate university. The knowledge he gained from the program helped him spearhead the establishment of an e-learning portal, which proved to be very useful during the pandemic. Ronald's UPOU education also helped him advance his career and create opportunities for him and his son [...]

Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together2024-05-06T11:23:15+08:00

UPOU Welcomes RTU-IFLDE Delegation for Benchmarking on Open and Distance eLearning

UP Open University (UPOU) hosted a benchmark meeting on 16 June 2023,  to welcome the representatives from Rizal Technological University Institute of Flexible Learning and Digital Education (RTU-IFLDE) at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The benchmarking session focused on UPOU's expertise in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL), course offerings and course development, assessment, quality assurance, learning resources, technologies, and a potential partnership with UPOU.  The discussion was facilitated by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Asst. Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Mr. Lexter J. [...]

UPOU Welcomes RTU-IFLDE Delegation for Benchmarking on Open and Distance eLearning2023-06-16T13:29:42+08:00

D/MIH and MAN Program and the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) Organizes International Research Forum

Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Program Chair of Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) and Assistant Professor Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, in conversation with the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing UNPAD, Prof. Kusman Ibrahim, S.Kp., MNS., Ph.D. The International Research Forum organized by the Diploma in and Master of Internal Health (D/MIH) and Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN), Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University (UPOU) and Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) is now ongoing at the Hybrid Skills Lab Room at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran, Bandung, Indonesia. Interested [...]

D/MIH and MAN Program and the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) Organizes International Research Forum2023-06-16T12:11:25+08:00

Building a Greener Future: UPOU Earth Ambassador (Re)Launch Encourages Environmental Stewardship Among Elementary Students

In an effort to strengthen environmental awareness and collaboration among schools, the highly anticipated “(Re)Launch of the UPOU Earth Ambassador: Reimagining Earth Ambassador Through One Health Approach” organized by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS)  in partnership with the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns (UPOU OGC), Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners – Laguna Chapter (PIEP), and the Worldwide Teach-in Philippines took place on 08 June 2023 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The event witnessed the participation of the three former partner schools, namely, Dayap Elementary School (DES) in Calauan, Laguna; [...]

Building a Greener Future: UPOU Earth Ambassador (Re)Launch Encourages Environmental Stewardship Among Elementary Students2023-06-16T11:28:53+08:00

Open Talk on Sikolohiyang Pilipino sa Wika, Panitikan, at Midya

Para sa episode na ito, ating tatalakayin ang tungkol sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (SP) at ang paglalapat nito sa mga aralin sa wika, panitikan, at midya sa hay-iskul at sa kolehiyo. Paano ba epektibong mailalahok ang mga kaisipan ng SP sa larang ng wika, panikitan at midya? Paano rin naman mapagyayaman ng mga nasabing larang ang pagtalakay sa SP?  Ating alamin ang sagot sa mga tanong na ito sa panibagong episode ng OPEN Talk na pinamagatang “Sikolohiyang Pilipino sa Wika, Panitikan, at Midya.”  Ang episode na ito ay binuo sa pakikipagtulungan sa Pambansang Samahan ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP). Ang mga tagapagsalita ay sina:  Dr. Alwin [...]

Open Talk on Sikolohiyang Pilipino sa Wika, Panitikan, at Midya2023-06-16T09:17:48+08:00

UPOU Welcomes UP Baguio Institute of Management

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the University of the Philippines Baguio Institute of Management for a face-to-face benchmarking activity on 14 June 2023. The UPB delegation was led by UPB Chancellor Corazon Abansi, along with a team of 10 faculty members and staff. The visit was warmly received by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Primo G. Garcia, who, along with the AADE Program Faculty Members, Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan and Asst. Prof. Ari Halos, as well as University Researcher Mr. Larry Cruz and University Extension Associate Ms. Dona Lyn Piamonte, extended a warm welcome to the [...]

UPOU Welcomes UP Baguio Institute of Management2023-07-05T08:33:14+08:00

EdTEch Expert to Speak on MOOCs and Micro-credentials at ICODeL 2023

The International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL) 2023 will feature Dr. Carlos Delgado Kloos, a Full Professor of Telematics Engineering at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the UNESCO Chair on “Scalable Digital Education for All.” Dr. Kloos is also the Director of the Telematic Applications and Services Group (GAST) at UC3M. His main research interests are in Educational Technology and he has carried out research stays at several ivy league universities. He has over 500 article publications and coordinated several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) with over 600,000 registrations. Dr. Kloos is presently promoting [...]

EdTEch Expert to Speak on MOOCs and Micro-credentials at ICODeL 20232023-06-14T17:04:10+08:00

President and CEO of Commonwealth of Learning to Speak at ICODeL 2023

Professor Asha Singh Kanwar, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth of Learning, will serve as one of the plenary speakers for the 5th International Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (ICODeL 2023). Professor Kanwar will speak for the second  Plenary Session focusing on Sustainability and Education.  An expert in open distance and technology-enabled learning, open educational resources, quality assurance, gender and organizational development, Professor Kanwar has published various papers and articles and is a recipent of several international awards including the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Prize of Excellence, and the Meritorious Service Award [...]

President and CEO of Commonwealth of Learning to Speak at ICODeL 20232023-06-14T16:58:20+08:00

UPOU, SEARCA Link to Implement the International Tri-Conference on 22-25 August 2023

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) met with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) last 01 June 2023. The meeting was participated by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA) Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean Dr. Joanne V. Serrano, Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) Director Dr. Reinald Pugoy, Linkages Officer Ms. Margaret Suarez, and HRDO Chief Mr. Michael Lagaya, all hailing from UPOU. On the other hand, the representatives from SEARCA [...]

UPOU, SEARCA Link to Implement the International Tri-Conference on 22-25 August 20232023-06-16T10:27:59+08:00

UPAA Bestows Honors on the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni

On 19 August 2023, 6:00 PM, the UPAA will hold the Awarding Ceremonies of the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The UPAA Awardees are outstanding individuals recognized for their leadership, achievements, service, and contributions to create positive change in the country and in the world. This year’s awards for Most Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus are given to Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo (AB’86) and Arsenio M. Balisacan (MS’82). The UPAA gives the Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards to Lourdes J. Cruz, (BSChem’62), Nathaniel A. Von Einsiedel (BSArch’68), Gisela Padilla-Concepcion (BSChem’75 cl; MS’82; PhD’95), and Rene S. [...]

UPAA Bestows Honors on the 2023 UPAA Alumni Awardees at Ang Bahay ng Alumni2023-06-21T15:40:56+08:00
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