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UPOU-OGC Director and PDA Present Gender Issues within the Education System at Cavite State University’s Teacher Training Workshop, Highlighting SDG 5 & SDG 4

On August 6, 2024, the Office of Gender Concerns of UPOU facilitated a training workshop with the administrators and faculty of Cavite State University. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the Office of Gender Concerns and Program Chair of the Diploma in Social Work at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and Dr. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Program Development Associate of OGC-UPOU and Program Chair of the Diploma in Women and Development served as resource speakers in Cavite State University’s Training-Workshop entitled Gender Matters! Embedding GAD Principles to Inclusive Education held in the International Convention (ICON) Center, Cavite [...]

UPOU-OGC Director and PDA Present Gender Issues within the Education System at Cavite State University’s Teacher Training Workshop, Highlighting SDG 5 & SDG 42024-08-13T15:34:48+08:00

UPOU FICS in Partnership with UPLB CDC Conducts Training Workshop on Advanced Business Writing for DOST-SEI Administrative Staff

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (UPOU FICS), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Development Communication (UPLB CDC), recently conducted a training workshop for the administrative staff of the Department of Science and Technology Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). Entitled “Essential Writing Skills 2.0: Advanced Business Writing Training Workshop,” the event was held from 15-16 July 2024 at the Germanium Training Room, MIRDC Gold Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Metro Manila. Dr. Emely M. Amoloza of UPOU FICS, serving as the overall training organizer and course designer, alongside [...]

UPOU FICS in Partnership with UPLB CDC Conducts Training Workshop on Advanced Business Writing for DOST-SEI Administrative Staff2024-08-13T13:38:31+08:00

UPOU & Japan Foundation Manila Solidifies Partnership through MOU Signing

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) solidified their collaborative ties through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 August 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the partnership that has been steadily growing over the past few months. UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria expressed her enthusiasm for the formalized partnership, emphasizing its importance in addressing the sector's needs benefiting from Japanese language education. Dr. Bandalaria manifested her gratitude to JFM for their trust and confidence in UPOU. She also acknowledged the instrumental role of Dr. Roberto [...]

UPOU & Japan Foundation Manila Solidifies Partnership through MOU Signing2024-08-09T17:00:03+08:00

Education Revolutionized, ODeL Amplified through UP VINTA

University of the Philippines (UP) President Angelo A. Jimenez formally launched the 10 UP Flagship Programs (FP) on 18 June 2024 in time with UP’s 118th Founding Anniversary. The fourth FP is “Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) for National and Global Reach,” which the UP Open University was commissioned to fulfill when it was created in 1995. ODeL is the very heart of UPOU, and the UP System's embrace of it as its core strategic function is an amplification of the ongoing mission of UP Open University. UPOU has long championed ODeL, advocating for initiatives such as the passage of [...]

Education Revolutionized, ODeL Amplified through UP VINTA2024-08-09T16:43:28+08:00

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit

The University of the Philippines Open University welcomed Trinity University of Asia for a benchmarking visit on 08 August 2024 at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Visitors from Trinity University of Asia were headed by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Howell Ho, together with Dr. Mark Francisco, Dean of Medical Technology; Dr. Julius Somera, Principal of the Trinity High School; Dr. Mark Daevid Adem, Faculty of College of Hospitality and Tourism Management; Engr. May Anne Laciste, Manager of Trinitian Center for Education and Technology; and Ms. Matilde C. Asuncion, Vice President for Administration and Finance.  Dr. Myra [...]

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

DISCIPLINE: The Game-Changer and Key to Success of an Overseas Student based in Japan

Justin Kyle Marasigan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program and graduated as Magna Cum Laude. Residing in Japan, he found that studying at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was the only viable path to achieving his academic goals. His experience at UPOU has contributed significantly to his career as a game designer in Japan. His experience at UPOU has contributed significantly to his career path in Japan. He gained creative skills such as photography, photo editing, and video editing that have helped him grow as a professional. He also developed self-discipline and [...]

DISCIPLINE: The Game-Changer and Key to Success of an Overseas Student based in Japan2024-08-09T11:03:56+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Hosts a Writeshop with UPLB-CFNR on CARBON ZERO: Climate Awareness, Reduction Basics, and Neutrality-Zeroing of Emissions MOOC

The University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños – College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) host a Writeshop on designing and developing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) focused on Carbon Neutral Professionals, titled CARBON ZERO: Climate Awareness, Reduction Basics, and Neutrality-Zeroing of Emissions. The event took place on 26 July 2024, at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR) of the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. FMDS Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano opened the event with a comprehensive overview of the agenda and [...]

UPOU-FMDS Hosts a Writeshop with UPLB-CFNR on CARBON ZERO: Climate Awareness, Reduction Basics, and Neutrality-Zeroing of Emissions MOOC2024-08-19T11:53:27+08:00

UPOU Project Lakbay to Fly Trolley Drivers to Taiwan

Seven trolley drivers and one youth representative from the trolley community of San Antonio, Los Baños, Laguna, will visit Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 24 September 2024. They have been selected as participants of Project LAKBAY (Learning Actively through Knowledge-Based Appreciation for Youth: A Youth Cultural and Learning Immersion Camp), a project of UP Open University and EduConnect Southeast Asia Association. Project LAKBAY is also part of the International University Social Responsibility (IUSR) collaborative program, which is envisioned to create spaces for the youth and community members to contribute to the vision of sustainable development. The purpose of bringing the trolley [...]

UPOU Project Lakbay to Fly Trolley Drivers to Taiwan2024-08-08T14:25:43+08:00

Pahinungód UPOU Holds Webinar on Mindful Snacking

In celebration of nutrition month, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód University of the Philippines Open University conducted a webinar entitled “Snack with Purpose: Manage your Cravings with Mindful Snacking” on 30 July 2024 via Zoom.  The educational discussion was facilitated by an invited Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, Ms. Mary Grace Banal. The event aimed to promote health and nutrition through a better understanding of mindful snacking. As a nutrition coach and educator by profession, Ms. Banal highlighted the concept and application of mindful eating. She also demonstrated a set of practices to exercise mindfulness and mentioned the key elements of a nutritious [...]

Pahinungód UPOU Holds Webinar on Mindful Snacking2024-09-06T13:28:46+08:00

UPOU Chancellor, OPA Director Speak at PhilCeCNet’s 19th KEC in Tagaytay

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and the UPOU Office of Public Affairs Director, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, served as resource speakers for the 19th Knowledge Exchange Conference (KEC19) organized by the Philippine Community eCenter Network (PhilCeCNet).  On the first day of the activity, Dr. Almodiel served as the resource person for the two sessions. Her first presentation tackled the Sustainable Development Goals, while her second presentation was on 21st-century Competencies.  Chancellor Bandalaria, on the other hand, gave a lecture on topics about “Lifelong Learning Skills”  for the third session and [...]

UPOU Chancellor, OPA Director Speak at PhilCeCNet’s 19th KEC in Tagaytay2024-08-06T09:54:39+08:00
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