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UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour

2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

On 31 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and UNICEF Philippines had a study tour at the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center (CPC) to gain insights into its child protection programs and initiatives. The tour was hosted by CPC Head Ms. Ma. Kristina Ramos and Social Welfare Operations Chief of Staff Ms. Dorothy Go-Evangelista, who provided an in-depth discussion on the center’s programs in the locality. The visit aimed to promote knowledge-sharing on child protection initiatives at the LGUs. The insights gained from this study tour helped the UPOU team to inform the training modules [...]

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development

2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

On 15 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines, held a meeting as part of project on the development of the Executive Course on Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Online Learning Modules. The meeting was hosted by UPOU-FMDS and focused on updates regarding module development for both the Child Protection and Social Policy components. These modules aimed at helping local chief executives and and social welfare officers [...]

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

Barangay Digital Transformation Hub Continues Computer Distribution in Brgy. Cansuso, Cavinti, Laguna

2024-09-05T13:09:24+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with the Provincial Public Employment Services Office (PESO) Laguna and Concentrix Philippines, continued the distribution of donated computers as part of the Barangay Digital Transformation Hub. On 30 August 2024, the computer units were donated to Brgy. Cansuso in Cavinti, Laguna.  FMDS Dean, Dr. Joane Serrano, led the turnover ceremony alongside the representatives from UPOU FMDS and UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). Brgy. Chairman Clement O. Chin, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman Jaylord Nacion, and other barangay officials of Cansuso were [...]

Barangay Digital Transformation Hub Continues Computer Distribution in Brgy. Cansuso, Cavinti, Laguna2024-09-05T13:09:24+08:00

Barangay Digital Transformation Hub Starts Deployment of Donated Computers in Brgy. Sto Domingo, Bay and Brgy. Maahas, Los Baños

2024-08-27T13:33:05+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) has taken a significant step towards digitalizing Laguna's local communities. On August 22, 2024, the FMDS' Barangay Digital Transformation Hub Initiative, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Laguna and Concentrix Philippines, began distributing donated computers to its partner barangays. The initial recipients of these digital devices were Brgy. Sto Domingo in Bay, Laguna, and Brgy. Maahas in Los Baños, Laguna. FMDS Dean, Dr. Joane Serrano, and PESO Laguna Manager, Ms. Mary Jane T. Banasihan-Corcuera, led the turnover ceremony, which was also [...]

Barangay Digital Transformation Hub Starts Deployment of Donated Computers in Brgy. Sto Domingo, Bay and Brgy. Maahas, Los Baños2024-08-27T13:33:05+08:00

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs

2024-07-01T16:46:50+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) spearheaded the turnover ceremony for digital transformation hubs in Laguna barangays on 1 July 2024 to mark a new initiative in developing barangay digital transformation hubs. This project is a collaborative effort between UPOU FMDS, Concentrix, Public Employment Service (PESO) Laguna, and four participating barangays in Laguna: Brgy. Cansuso, Cavinti; Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro; Brgy. Maahas, Los Baños; and Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Bay. The ceremony was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the partner institutions, as they signed a memorandum of understanding [...]

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs2024-07-01T16:46:50+08:00

UPOU FMDS Takes Action for World Environment Day and Pride Month 2024

2024-06-05T14:37:15+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in collaboration with the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), will host a hybrid event in celebration of the World Environment Day and Pride Month 2024 entitled “Towards a Sustainable Campus: A Call to Action”. This year’s themes, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience” for World Environment Day and “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” for Pride Month, resonates deeply with UPOU’s contribution and commitment in the success of achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. The SDGs represent a collective vision for a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous [...]

UPOU FMDS Takes Action for World Environment Day and Pride Month 20242024-06-05T14:37:15+08:00

UPOU FMDS, OGC Conduct LTiO Webinar on Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times

2023-04-19T14:03:31+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and  Development Studies (FMDS) in cooperation with the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted a Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) webinar titled "Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times" last 23 March 2022.   The virtual event was spearheaded by the Diploma in/Master of Social Work (D/MSW) and Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) programs of FMDS in observance of the 2022 World Social Work Day and the National Women’s Month celebrated in March. Ms. Jenine R. Bagos from FMDS moderated the event. The webinar featured Ms. Kristine Joy [...]

UPOU FMDS, OGC Conduct LTiO Webinar on Women in Emerging Realities and Crucial Times2023-04-19T14:03:31+08:00

UPOU OGC will Release its Fourth GADTalk Podcast Episode this August

2023-04-20T13:01:36+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) in collaboration with the Diploma in/Master of Social Work and Diploma in Women and Development programs of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) will be releasing the fourth GADTalk podcast episode on  9 August 2021, 4:00 PM.   Ms. Katherine Viñegas, Senior Advisor at the German International Development Cooperation (GIZ) and a lecturer at FMDS UPOU, will serve as the resource speaker for the fourth podcast episode titled: #BawalBastos: Know More About the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313). This episode is a question and [...]

UPOU OGC will Release its Fourth GADTalk Podcast Episode this August2023-04-20T13:01:36+08:00

UPOU-OGC Conducts Gender Sensitivity Training

2023-04-20T11:40:53+08:00

Photo shows GST guest speakers Prof. Moniq Muyargas (left) and Mr. Jap Ignacio (right) together with the event’s facilitator Dr. Joane V. Serrano (center). The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted the first Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for 2021 on 30 June 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM via Zoom. The GST focused on respecting and recognizing the LGBTQI+ community and aimed to raise awareness and correct misconceptions on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Director of the UPOU OGC, welcomed [...]

UPOU-OGC Conducts Gender Sensitivity Training2023-04-20T11:40:53+08:00

Third GADTalk tackles Protection from Online Harassment

2023-04-20T11:45:31+08:00

The third episode of GADTalk of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) centered on protection against online sexual harassment. This was broadcasted on 30 June 2021.  Titled “#SpeakYourself: Protecting Oneself Against Online Sexual Harassment,” the podcast featured Ms. Melanie M. Reyes, Gender and Development Head of Women and Gender Institute and a lecturer at Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) UPOU. She gave tips on how to protect oneself against online sexual harassment given different kinds of scenarios. One example she mentioned was to be wary of requests for intimate photos and [...]

Third GADTalk tackles Protection from Online Harassment2023-04-20T11:45:31+08:00
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