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DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference

2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), together with the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), held the 10th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial Conference with the theme “The Fifth Industrial Revolution Amidst Multifaceted Disruptions: Harnessing the Power of Social Development” last 23 to 24 October 2024 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, UP College of Social Work and Community Development. The conference brought together development practitioners, academics, and policymakers that fostered discussions and partnerships in the field of social development. Hon. Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, delivered a keynote address that [...]

DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00

Deadline Extended for Nominations for the Next Chancellor of the UP Open University

2024-10-30T14:10:18+08:00

The Search Committee for the Next Chancellor of UP Open University has released an extension of the deadline for the submission of nominations for the next UP Open University Chancellor, in consideration of the disruptions brought about by Typhoon Kristine. The new deadline is 8 November 2024, Friday, 5:00 PM.  WHO MAY BE NOMINATED TO THE CHANCELLORSHIP To be nominated, a nominee MUST possess the following qualifications: Commitment to academic freedom and the values and ideals of the university; Distinction in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise coupled with a generalist view and an appreciation of other disciplines; Filipino [...]

Deadline Extended for Nominations for the Next Chancellor of the UP Open University2024-10-30T14:10:18+08:00

UPOU FED Launched the PAGTULAY Program, Reinforcing UPOU’s Commitment to Inclusive Education

2024-11-15T12:03:02+08:00

On 22 October 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FED) formally launched the PAGTULAY Program or Pagpapalawig ng mga Oportunidad sa Edukasyon para sa mga Pilipino, with the main goal of providing inclusive, quality education for all Filipino people.  UPOU FED Dean, Dr. Charisse Reyes, opened the program and acknowledged all the people involved in making it possible. She emphasized that this program's primary goal is to inform Filipinos about UPOU’s offerings to help achieve its mission of providing quality higher education to all. Dean Reyes introduced UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria [...]

UPOU FED Launched the PAGTULAY Program, Reinforcing UPOU’s Commitment to Inclusive Education2024-11-15T12:03:02+08:00

UPOU Facilitated a Consultation Meeting with NITESD-TESDA

2024-10-28T11:44:57+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) facilitated a consultation meeting with the National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (NITESD-TESDA) on 18 October 2024, held both via Zoom and in person at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The TESDA delegation, led by Dr. David Bungallon, Executive Director of NITESD, together with Ms. Bianca Himaya Luna, Supervising TESD Specialist, and Mr. Billy Andrew Buenaflor, met with Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). During the meeting, the [...]

UPOU Facilitated a Consultation Meeting with NITESD-TESDA2024-10-28T11:44:57+08:00

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)

2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB) on 14 October 2024 via Zoom.  UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda Bandalaria received the visitors and facilitated the discussion together with Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Director of the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). The delegates from KMSB, headed by Executive Director Roentgen Bronce, included Ms. Katrina Jayne Oprenario, Supervising Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Mirella Therese Tizon, Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Lucilla [...]

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

UP VINTA Launching in Singapore

2024-10-16T16:47:37+08:00

The University of the Philippines will be launching the UP VINTA Project in Singapore on  27 October 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. The UP VINTA Project is a flagship initiative of the University of the Philippines System and international partners that aims to make quality higher education borderless. For further information, please visit UP VINTA’s official website at https://upvinta.upou.edu.ph/ or send an email to [email protected]. Sustainable Development Goals #UPOpenUniversity

UP VINTA Launching in Singapore2024-10-16T16:47:37+08:00

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting

2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

 The UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Office of the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education on 10 October 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), shared the UPOU’s practices and strategies in open and distance elearning with Dr. Andrei Coronel, ADMU Lead Coordinator for Open and Distance Education Learning, and Dr. Anne Lan Candelaria, ADMU Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education. The benchmark meeting covered UPOU’s Learning Management Systems (LMS), including accessibility plugins, plagiarism checkers, and other [...]

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

UPOU and PMPI Sign MOA to Integrate Rights of Nature into Education

2024-10-15T15:43:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI) solidified their collaborative ties through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 15 October 2024. UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean, Dr. Joane Serrano, and PMPI National Coordinator, Ms. Yolanda Esguerra, signed the document that officially seals the partnership that will target the integration of rights of nature into UPOU's academic platforms, production of learning resources, and embedding rights of nature into UPOU's public service projects. The partnership will specifically focus on [...]

UPOU and PMPI Sign MOA to Integrate Rights of Nature into Education2024-10-15T15:43:23+08:00

Call for Next UPOU Chancellor Released

2024-10-18T15:49:01+08:00

The Call for the Next Chancellor of UP Open University has been released by the Search Committee appointed by the UP President. The term of the incumbent Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, will end on 28 February 2025. For reference, these are the guidelines on the search process detailed on Administrative Order No. PAJ 24-93 dated 10 September 2024: WHO MAY BE NOMINATED TO THE CHANCELLORSHIP To be nominated, a nominee MUST possess the following qualifications: Commitment to academic freedom and the values and ideals of the university; Distinction in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise coupled with [...]

Call for Next UPOU Chancellor Released2024-10-18T15:49:01+08:00

AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership

2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00

The AAOU Accreditation Team presents the Certificate of Accreditation to UT Rector Ojat Darojat, M.Bus., Ph.D., and UT officials, marking the successful completion of the accreditation pilot at Universitas Terbuka. The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) launched the second pilot run of its QA-based Accreditation System for Technology-Enhanced and Technology-Mediated Higher Education at Universitas Terbuka (UT) in South Tangerang, Indonesia, from 1-3 October 2024. Spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, the initiative aims to enhance quality assurance in higher education across Asia. Chancellor Bandalaria was joined by Prof. Li Kam Cheong from Hong Kong [...]

AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00
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