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UP President Angelo A. Jimenez Welcomes Project LAKBAY Participants for Courtesy Visit, Highlights Collaboration for Community Upliftment

2024-08-14T13:23:24+08:00

On 12 August 2024, UP Open University (UPOU) Project LAKBAY participants composed of members of the San Antonio Trolley Organization (SANTO), women representatives from Los Baños, and Filipino and Taiwanese youth made a courtesy visit to UP President Angelo A. Jimenez at the Quezon Hall. The visit was intended to share with the President how the project contributes to UP’s goal of increasing community engagement and impacting national progress.  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies, with Dr. Eing Ming Wu, Senior Managing Advisor of EduConnect Southeast Asia Association, and Visiting Professor [...]

UP President Angelo A. Jimenez Welcomes Project LAKBAY Participants for Courtesy Visit, Highlights Collaboration for Community Upliftment2024-08-14T13:23:24+08:00

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speaker

2024-08-13T15:38:44+08:00

Source: Southeast Asia One Health University Network (Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/seaohun) Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Program Chair of the Diploma in and Master of Social Work of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Director of the Office of Gender Concerns of the University of the Philippines-Open University (UPOU) served as a resource speaker during the Third Gender Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP)  Webinar titled “Advancing Gender Equity in One Health: Insights and Success Stories” of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network in collaboration with Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN) and the Philippine One Health [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speaker2024-08-13T15:38:44+08:00

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

2024-08-13T15:34:48+08:00

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 & Japan Foundation Manila Solidifies Partnership through MOU Signing

2024-08-09T17:00:03+08:00

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

2024-08-09T16:43:28+08:00

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

2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

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

2024-08-09T11:03:56+08:00

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 Project Lakbay to Fly Trolley Drivers to Taiwan

2024-08-08T14:25:43+08:00

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

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

2024-08-06T09:54:39+08:00

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

Lifestyle Garden Launched at UPOU

2024-08-02T17:08:08+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) launched the UPOU Lifestyle Garden on  31 July 2024 at the UPOU Teaching and Learning Hub. The initiative is part of the university’s celebration of Nutrition Month this July 2024. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of UPOU FMDS, officially opened the program and welcomed all guests, especially officials from partner baranggays in Los Baños, Laguna -- Brgy. Maahas, Brgy. San Antonio, and Brgy. Putho-Tuntungin. Dr. Serrano explained why FMDS came up with the initiative. “Lifestyle garden has many health benefits, and we hope this can be replicited [...]

Lifestyle Garden Launched at UPOU2024-08-02T17:08:08+08:00
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