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FMDS Earth Ambassadors join an Eco Art Festival Project LIKHA led by KNY-LB in collaboration with UPOU-FMDS

2024-04-19T10:17:28+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) in partnership with the Kaya Natin! Youth Los Baños (KNY-LB) held an Eco Art Festival at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium last 09 March 2024. Project LIKHA (Leveraging Ideas of Kinship in Harmony with the Arts) is an Eco Art Festival designed to address multifaceted challenges faced by the youth in Los Baños and nearby areas, ranging from mental health issues to cultural preservation and environmental concerns. By leveraging the transformative power of art, science, and community engagement, Project LIKHA aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and creativity in [...]

FMDS Earth Ambassadors join an Eco Art Festival Project LIKHA led by KNY-LB in collaboration with UPOU-FMDS2024-04-19T10:17:28+08:00

Meeting with the Mayor of San Mateo, Rizal to Discuss Upcoming CIDAS Program Initiatives for Citizens

2024-04-23T09:19:12+08:00

In a proactive move towards community development, a meeting was convened between representatives from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and the esteemed Mayor of San Mateo, Rizal, Hon. Bartolome Rivera on 11 April 2024 at the Municipal Hall, Brgy. Guitnang Bayan 1, San Mateo, Rizal. The meeting aimed to discuss the forthcoming program, Leadership Innovation through People-centered and Accountable Governance and Digital Transformation (LIPAD) Barangay Certificate Program, under the larger research and public service agenda titled Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration towards Sustainability (CIDAS). The meeting was attended [...]

Meeting with the Mayor of San Mateo, Rizal to Discuss Upcoming CIDAS Program Initiatives for Citizens2024-04-23T09:19:12+08:00

PHILARM holds a Special Orientation on Membership Application for D/MR&DM Students, Alumni, and Faculty

2024-05-06T11:20:46+08:00

A special orientation on the membership application of the Philippine Association of Research Managers, Inc. (PHILARM) for the Diploma in/Master of Research and Development Management (D/MR&DM) students, alumni, and faculty was held on 06 April 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm, via Zoom. There were 38 D/MR&DM students, alumni, and faculty who participated in the orientation. The orientation started with an introduction from the D/MR&DM Program Chair, Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario, on the initiatives of the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDs) for the professional growth of its students, alumni, and faculty. After which, the PHILARM Founder [...]

PHILARM holds a Special Orientation on Membership Application for D/MR&DM Students, Alumni, and Faculty2024-05-06T11:20:46+08:00

MindsMatter@FMDS Relaunches to Support FMDS Faculty and Staff Wellness

2024-04-19T12:04:53+08:00

The MindsMatter@FMDS program which aims to comprehensively address health and wellness concerns among faculty and staff at the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) was relaunched on 19 March 2024 at the Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The program provides access to a holistic support system, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical well-being.  FMDS faculty and staff initially gathered to recognize the winners of the previous year’s wellness challenge. Ms. Wyomia Pradas, FMDS Administrative Officer and Dr. Joane Serrano, FMDS Dean were awarded as 1st runner-up, while Ms. Josephine Macale, FMDS Administrative Assistant was declared as [...]

MindsMatter@FMDS Relaunches to Support FMDS Faculty and Staff Wellness2024-04-19T12:04:53+08:00

Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium

2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), the Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Special Interest Group, and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Transpacific Bridge Program recently co-organized the second World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS 2024). The event carried the theme “Connected Realities: Bridging Cultures and Disciplines Through Immersive Experiences” and was held at TUFS in Japan from 25-27 March 2024. Dr. Aya Fukuda, Assistant Professor at TUFS and Co-Chair of WILLS 2024, and Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, delivered the introductory remarks at the beginning of the symposium. A thought-provoking session [...]

Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

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
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