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UPOU QAO Director Gains Hands-On QA Insights at 20th AUN-QA Tier 2 Training

2025-11-14T15:04:23+08:00

Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (second from left), during the 20th Assessor Training Workshop for Accomplishing Programme Assessment (Tier 2) held at Mahidol University. Photo from AUN-QA. “Tier 2 allowed me to see firsthand what assessors look for in a program,” shared Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Director of the Quality Assurance Office at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), reflecting on her experience at the 20th Assessor Training Workshop for Accomplishing Programme Assessment (Tier 2), held from 23 to 29 October 2025 at Mahidol University, Thailand. Attending as [...]

UPOU QAO Director Gains Hands-On QA Insights at 20th AUN-QA Tier 2 Training2025-11-14T15:04:23+08:00

UPOU’s “Ka Sora” MOOC Highlights the Legacy of Melchora Aquino

2025-11-14T12:02:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continues to offer the “Ka Sora” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) through its Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL) platform. Currently underway from November 1 to December 15, 2025, the course has engaged a growing number of learners exploring the life and contributions of Melchora Aquino, widely known as the Mother of the Philippine Revolution. The “Ka Sora” MOOC, based on the graphic novel by Dr. Grace J. Alfonso, examines Melchora Aquino’s historical role and situates it within broader discussions on women’s heroism, civic participation, and the continuing relevance of these values in contemporary [...]

UPOU’s “Ka Sora” MOOC Highlights the Legacy of Melchora Aquino2025-11-14T12:02:45+08:00

QAO Organizes Post-EQA Meetings and Writeshop to Drive Program-Level Enhancements

2025-11-14T09:56:33+08:00

The MDC SAR Writing Team, Project Staff, and the QAO Director, together with the QA Project Staff, attended the Post-EQA Writeshop 2025. The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) successfully conducted the Post-External Quality Assurance (Post-EQA) Writeshop for the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Program on 17 October 2025, with the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) Writeshop scheduled this November. The activity brought together degree programs that recently underwent the External Quality Assurance (EQA) process. The MDC and DLUP SAR Writing Team, Project Staff, and the QAO Director, together with the QA Project Staff, [...]

QAO Organizes Post-EQA Meetings and Writeshop to Drive Program-Level Enhancements2025-11-14T09:56:33+08:00

UPOU to Host Prestigious World Conference on Distance Education in 2027

2025-11-14T14:26:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been officially announced as the next host of the prestigious International Conference for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference in 2027. The announcement was made during the closing program of the 30th ICDE World Conference held on 10-13 November 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. The ICDE World Conference is a biennial gathering of educators, experts, and policymakers on inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education with emphasis on open and distance learning. It serves as a platform to present research trends and innovations while fostering dialogues on policies that shape the future [...]

UPOU to Host Prestigious World Conference on Distance Education in 20272025-11-14T14:26:47+08:00

Inside the UPOU Library: Bringing Knowledge Resources to Learners

2025-11-13T14:01:30+08:00

As part of the celebration of the 35th Library and Information Services Month, we take a closer look at the UPOU Library. As an institution of open learning, UPOU has transformed the way library services have been provided to its students. It has also harnessed technology to curate and disseminate open educational resources. In a world where new technologies are reshaping the way we find and use information, the question arises:  What roles does the “library of the future” play? You may be wondering how UPOU provides library services to its students. Does UPOU even have a library? If UPOU [...]

Inside the UPOU Library: Bringing Knowledge Resources to Learners2025-11-13T14:01:30+08:00

QAO Holds Pre-EQA Writeshop for MPM and DLVM Programs

2025-12-01T10:22:41+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University, through its Quality Assurance Office (QAO), facilitated the Pre–External Quality Review (EQR) Writeshops for programs preparing for the External Quality Review scheduled on 11–13 March 2026.  The writeshops were designed to support participating programs as they finalize their Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and consolidate all necessary documents and evidence required for the EQR.  The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program completed its writeshop on 21 October 2025, followed shortly by the Diploma in Land Valuation and Management (DLVM) on 3 November 2025. These activities mark an important phase in ensuring that both programs are [...]

QAO Holds Pre-EQA Writeshop for MPM and DLVM Programs2025-12-01T10:22:41+08:00

QAO Conducts Pre-EQA Orientation for the 4th Batch

2025-11-12T13:32:36+08:00

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) successfully conducted the Pre-External Quality Assurance (Pre-EQA) Orientation for the Master in Public Management (MPM) and Diploma in Land Valuation Management (DLVM) programs on 10 October 2025 in preparation for their upcoming External Quality Review (EQR) scheduled on 11-13 March 2026. The orientation aimed to guide the participating programs through the key steps and requirements of the EQR process and the internal timelines, ensuring that each program is well-prepared for the EQR. During the session, the QAO discussed essential components of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR), the use of evidence and documentation, and the alignment of [...]

QAO Conducts Pre-EQA Orientation for the 4th Batch2025-11-12T13:32:36+08:00

UPOU Highlights Microcredentialing at Regional Roundtable Discussion

2025-11-12T07:08:27+08:00

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor at UPOU’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, served as one of the speakers at the Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Microcredentials in Southeast Asia: Lessons for the Philippines, organized by the Southeast Asian Center for Graduate Studies and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 30 October 2025. The event was held at the Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and was also streamed online. In her presentation, “UPOU’s Microcredentialing Program: Reframing and Elevating Lifelong Learning Engagements,” Dr. Bandalaria outlined the key features and models of microcredential development at UPOU, along with the quality assurance indicators that ensure [...]

UPOU Highlights Microcredentialing at Regional Roundtable Discussion2025-11-12T07:08:27+08:00

UPOU Highlights Fortifying the Digital Campus in Cybersecurity Month Celebration

2025-11-04T08:47:22+08:00

On-site and online participants during the Culminating Activity at the UPOU CCDL in Los Baños, Laguna. The UP Open University (UPOU) concluded its Cybersecurity Month Celebration with the theme “Fortifying Our Digital Campus.” The event highlighted the university’s commitment to ensuring a safe, resilient, and responsible digital environment for the entire UPOU community. In her opening remarks, UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane Serrano, commended everyone for the successful culmination of the month-long celebration. She noted that the theme serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility of maintaining safety and integrity in the university’s digital ecosystem.  Dr. Raymond [...]

UPOU Highlights Fortifying the Digital Campus in Cybersecurity Month Celebration2025-11-04T08:47:22+08:00

UPOU FMDS Launches PILLS as Mentoring Hub for Sustainability Research

2025-11-04T08:14:22+08:00

Onsite and online attendees and resource speakers at the PILLS Launch The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) officially launched the Policy Innovation and Learning Laboratory for Sustainability (PILLS) as its Mentoring Hub for the Collective Mentoring Program (CMP).. The event took place on 23 October 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, and livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook. PILLS marks a milestone for FMDS as it becomes a mentoring and research hub for collaborative, multidisciplinary work addressing sustainability challenges in the Philippines and ASEAN. In her video recorded message, UPOU [...]

UPOU FMDS Launches PILLS as Mentoring Hub for Sustainability Research2025-11-04T08:14:22+08:00
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