UPOU Welcomes New Directors

University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomes newly appointed directors of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Office of the Public Affairs (OPA), and Office  Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO).  Dr. Ria Mae H. Borromeo is now the Director of the UPOU OSA. She has a Master’s and PhD degree in Engineering (Computing Science) from Keio University in Japan. Dr. Borromeo has been an Associate Professor with the UPOU FICS since 2012 and served as the FICS Faculty Secretary. She handles courses under the Bachelor of Arts and Multimedia Studies, Diploma in Computer Science and Master of [...]

UPOU Welcomes New Directors2022-05-13T15:33:22+08:00

Open Talk Episode 23 “Eleksyon 2022: Sure ka na ba?”

As the 2022 Philippine election is nearing, OPEN Talk features a discussion on roles and responsibilities of public officials, voter's rights, and the implications of voting and not voting.  Our guest speaker is Atty. Maria Ofelia "Ofie" Leaño, Special Counsel at Disini Law, Policy Officer at the Digital Freedom Network, and Legal Policy Officer at Technology, Law and Policy Program, College of Law, University of the Philippines Diliman. The moderator for this episode is Asst. Prof. Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio, Program Chair of Master of Public Management, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Open University. The [...]

Open Talk Episode 23 “Eleksyon 2022: Sure ka na ba?”2022-04-29T13:48:00+08:00

Research Conversations Ethics Series 2021: Ethics in Vulnerable Groups

****** The UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), in collaboration with the UPOU Institutional Research Ethics Committee and UPOU Research Publications Committee invite you to the 4th episode of the Research Conversations: Ethics Series 2021, titled "Ethics in Vulnerable Groups". Dr. Dan Ballesteros of the Children's Mercy Hospital and Kansas City Bioethics Center, shall be the resource speaker. Watch this talk on 29 April 2022 (Friday), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PHT) here or in the following sites/pages:  UPOU Networks: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/researchconversation/ UPOU Networks FB: https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks/live_videos/ UPOU YouTube: https://youtu.be/DCKEaQm_Giw Register at https://tinyurl.com/regResConEthics4 #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Research Conversations Ethics Series 2021: Ethics in Vulnerable Groups2022-04-29T14:20:12+08:00

Research Conversations: Ethics and Privacy in Research

(L-R) Mr. Peter A. Sy and Ms. Ria Valeria D. Cabanes As part of the Research Conversations: Ethics Series 2021, a joint webinar of the UP Open University (UPOU) Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) and Research Publications Committee (RPC) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) was held on 12 April 2022 to discuss the conduction of ethical research that considers the privacy of its respondents and its insightful processes that a researcher may practice or consider.  The resource speaker of the event was Mr. Peter A. Sy, from the UP Diliman Department of [...]

Research Conversations: Ethics and Privacy in Research2024-05-07T11:23:28+08:00

UPOU Open Talk 21 Features Countering Election Disinformation

UP Open University (UPOU) OPEN Talk 21 featured the current status of the country in terms of disinformation in line with the upcoming national and local election on 18 March 2022.  The said talk featured notable speakers in the field of media, academe, and data science. These are Dr. Joane V. Serrano, previous Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs and now Dean of Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS); Mr. Bash Yumol, Data Scientist and Member of Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU); and Prof. Eileen G. Meneses, Faculty Member of the Department of Humanities, UP Los Baños.  The [...]

UPOU Open Talk 21 Features Countering Election Disinformation2023-04-19T13:57:08+08:00

Anyare? Let’s find out! Join the PCS’ 10th Webinar!

The Philippine Communication Society invites you to attend its 10th and last webinar for this series on National Forum on Communication and Democracy: PHILIPPINE ELECTIONS 2022. Hosted and moderated by veteran journalist Ces Oreña Drilon, this roundtable discussion is where our team of analysts will unpack campaign dynamics and voting trends, the aftermath of the national government elections, and the impact it may have on the Philippines' most pressing policy issues. An event not to be missed! #UPOpenUniversity

Anyare? Let’s find out! Join the PCS’ 10th Webinar!2022-04-28T10:51:16+08:00

Voter’s Education Video Contest

Tara na't sumali sa UPOU Voter’s Education Video Contest para makibahagi sa isang malinis, maayos, at mapayapang halalan! Deadline for submission is EXTENDED to 4 May 2022. Basahin ang mga detalye upang makasali, at ipasa ang inyong entries sa bit.ly/UPOUVEVCForm #UPOpenUniversity #elearning #UPOpenUniversity

Voter’s Education Video Contest2022-04-27T16:13:09+08:00

Usapang Mock Elections, Pulitika, Kaunlaran, atbp. ng UPOU Online Community

UP Open University (UPOU) invites you to join the webinar on "Usapang Mock Elections, Pulitika, Kaunlaran atbp. ng UPOU Online Community" on 28 April 2022 at 2:00 PM. The results of the recently held UPOU mock elections will be discussed, as well as the topics on Gender and Social Development Matters and Public Governance Concerns. This webinar will be available via UPOU Facebook page and UPOU Networks - Multimedia Center. #UPOpenUniversity

Usapang Mock Elections, Pulitika, Kaunlaran, atbp. ng UPOU Online Community2022-04-27T15:55:13+08:00

Library Amnesty Program

LOOK: UP has a Library Amnesty Program, and this covers all libraries within the UP System. All users may return overdue books from 18-29 April 2022 without the need to pay any fine. Refer to the image for the complete details. #UPOpenUniversity

Library Amnesty Program2022-04-26T17:02:57+08:00

UPOU OGC Director guests at Virtual Squad PH Women’s Month Symposium

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) - Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director, Dr.  Finaflor Taylan, was invited as one of the guest speakers in the symposium held by Virtual Squad PH. The event was  entitled “#HerStory: Women’s Month Symposium.” This was held on 19 March 2022 via Facebook Live.   In celebration of Women’s Month, Virtual Squad PH invited three empowered women as guests to their virtual symposium wherein they discussed their “accomplishments, current and developing women's empowerment and gender equality topics, concerns, challenges, and commitments.” The event is also hosted by Virtual Squad CEO Kai Karen Santos, [...]

UPOU OGC Director guests at Virtual Squad PH Women’s Month Symposium2023-04-19T13:19:06+08:00
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