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Ceremonial Signing Strengthens Academic Collaboration Between UPOU and TUP

2024-04-03T13:58:17+08:00

In a significant step towards enhancing academic cooperation, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) forged their partnership through a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The momentous event took place on the 25th of March 2024 at the Tokyo University for Foreign Studies (TUFS), solidifying their commitment to explore various avenues of collaboration. UPOU, a pioneering institution in distance education under the esteemed University of the Philippines System, and TUP, a leading technological university known for its innovative programs, came together under the guidance of their respective [...]

Ceremonial Signing Strengthens Academic Collaboration Between UPOU and TUP2024-04-03T13:58:17+08:00

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

In a testament to the enduring bonds between academic institutions across borders, the University of the Philippines (UP) embarked on a historic visit to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) on Monday, 25 March 2024. Led by Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, UP President, and accompanied by distinguished officials from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, University Registrar Prof. Luisa Gelisan, Office of Public Affairs Director Dr. Myra Almodiel, Immersive Open Pedagogies Program Director Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., and Linkages Officer Margaret [...]

UP Strengthens Global Academic Ties with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies2024-04-03T13:58:44+08:00

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail: Pioneering Borderless Education from the Philippines to Japan

2024-04-03T13:57:57+08:00

In a groundbreaking initiative to redefine the boundaries of education, the University of the Philippines (UP) proudly launched its flagship program, UP VINTA, heralding a new era of transnational academia. The program, officially known as the University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia, embarked on its maiden voyage with its first stop in Japan on 22 March 2024. UP VINTA represents a paradigm shift in educational models, as it boldly embraces a borderless approach to learning, transcending geographical constraints and fostering global connectivity. Aimed at Filipino learners venturing abroad, as well as those residing within the [...]

UP VINTA Program Sets Sail: Pioneering Borderless Education from the Philippines to Japan2024-04-03T13:57:57+08:00

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration

2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) formally received its certificate of accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) at the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) held on 25 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City with the theme, "Forging the Future@42: Strengthening Health Research Capacities through Dynamic Partnerships”. The UPOU IREC has been recognized as an awardee within the Level 2 category. It is one of the accredited RECs across the country signifying [...]

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 2024

2024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education’s (FEd) Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE) alumna, Ms. Maria Alexia Adizon, and LLE Faculty-in-Charge (FIC), Dr. Celeste L. Tayzon participated as presenters at the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA 2024) on 29 February to 1 March 2024 at Jeju National University, Jeju Island, South Korea. Meanwhile, Dr. Portia P. Padilla, LLE Program Chair, served as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. Ms. Adizon presented her paper titled “The Relationship of Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) With [...]

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 20242024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

The April of Paying It Forward: UPOU’s 2023 Blood Donation Drive

2023-04-14T11:53:58+08:00

In its eleventh year, the UPOU annual blood donation drive was held last 04 April 2023 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, Los Baños, Laguna.  It was organized by the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross - Laguna Chapter and the UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. It has been the University’s tradition to organize a blood-letting activity anchored in its mission of extending public service and its high hopes of saving lives. An hour before its official start, donors turned up at the Oblation Hall, willingly [...]

The April of Paying It Forward: UPOU’s 2023 Blood Donation Drive2023-04-14T11:53:58+08:00

UPOU Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Sains Malaysia

2023-04-19T15:07:36+08:00

International Academic Partnership. UP Open University (UPOU), headed by Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, together with Vice Chancellor for  Academic Affairs, Dr. Primo G. Garcia, and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, sealed its partnership with the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony on 22 June 2022. The UPOU Program Development Associate for International Linkages, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, was also present to host the event at the UPOU Office of the Chancellor Conference Room at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Also present are the officials from Universiti Sains [...]

UPOU Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Sains Malaysia2023-04-19T15:07:36+08:00

UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH

2022-06-20T16:31:11+08:00

Discussions on the revival of the forming of the Consortium of Open Universities in the Philippines continue as UP Open University (UPOU) virtually met with Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) Providers such as Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Ifugao State University (IFSU), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) Arevalo, Inc. and Cavite State University (CvSU). The meeting was held on 20 June 2022.  Various collaborative undertakings that the members plan to pursue as a consortium were discussed during the virtual meeting. The first initiative is a training curriculum that will respond to the next [...]

UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH2022-06-20T16:31:11+08:00

Chancellor Bandalaria Participates in ICDE Meetings on Global Advocacy and OER Advocacy

2023-04-19T14:19:06+08:00

The International Council for Open and Distance Learning (ICDE) Global Advocacy Campaign (GAC) for Open and Flexible Distance Learning (OFDL) Task Force for Asia convened for its first meeting on 10 May 2022. University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria participated in the meeting as the co-chair of the GACOFDL Task Force for Asia.  First Meeting of the ICDE GACOFDL Task Force for Asia was held on 10 May 2022. Image  from Dr. Bandalaria’s Facebook Page The meeting was held online and started with the welcome of the ICDE Secretary-General, Torunn Gjelsvik. [...]

Chancellor Bandalaria Participates in ICDE Meetings on Global Advocacy and OER Advocacy2023-04-19T14:19:06+08:00

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity

2023-04-27T10:51:25+08:00

The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) held a benchmarking activity with the University of the Philippines Open University on 12 May 2022. Their visit to UPOU’s head quarters in Los Baños, Laguna is for the CHED-funded Research, Development, and Extension on Adults Education   The research team was led by the Chancellor of DMMMSU South La Union Campus, Dr. Joanne C. Rivera; With here are Executive Director of DMMMSU Open University System, Dr. Cristita C. Guerra, staff members, Claudia Denise P. Barbadillo, Christine Joy Ugay, Manny Sobrepena, and Aries Ugay.  The team probed into the current status, trends, framework, [...]

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Visits UP Open University for Benchmarking Activity2023-04-27T10:51:25+08:00
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