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MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM

2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM), led by Director-General for Basic Education, Marjuni Maddi, visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 30 September 2024. They were received by UPOU Officials at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Director-General Maddi explained that the purpose of their visit was to discuss potential collaborations that can bridge educational gaps in the region.  Dr. Charisse T. Reyes, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education, shared the UPOU’s Pagtulay program, a [...]

MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

UPOU, BJMP, and PSAU Join Hands to Overcome Geographical Barriers and Provide PDLs Access to Quality Education

2024-10-09T15:21:42+08:00

(L-R) Jail Warden of Guagua District Jail Male Dormitory JSUPT. Edmund L. Llamasares, Director of BJMP Regional Office III JCSUPT. Paulino H. Moreno Jr., UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and UPOU FED Dean Charisse T. Reyes  The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), together with the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)—Region III, solidified their collaborative ties through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 07 October 2024 at Guagua District Jail, Pampanga. This partnership is the 2nd subprogram (contributing towards rehabilitating persons deprived of [...]

UPOU, BJMP, and PSAU Join Hands to Overcome Geographical Barriers and Provide PDLs Access to Quality Education2024-10-09T15:21:42+08:00

UPOU Announces TriConference 2025

2024-11-04T16:54:59+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has released its announcement about the Tri-Conference 2025, an international conference that features three conferences: the International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL), International Symposium on Education and AI Convergence (ISEAC), and International Symposium for ASEAN Studies (ISAS). This hybrid three-conference-in-one will be held on 24-28 February 2024, at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and online. The Tri-Conference 2025, carries an overall theme of “Constancy, Change and Co-existence,” which anchors the conferences as they tackle the wide range of complex and interrelated challenges that require multidisciplinary to pluridisciplinary [...]

UPOU Announces TriConference 20252024-11-04T16:54:59+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and San Mateo Rizal Progress Partnership with OER Shoot and FGD

2024-10-08T16:23:21+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Mateo, Rizal, marks the latest development in their research project “Gender-Sensitive Governance for Cultural Heritage and Sustainability: A University-Community Partnership of UP Open University and San Mateo, Rizal”, with an Open Educational Resources (OER) video shoot featuring Mayor Bartolome “Omie” Rivera, accompanied by a focus group discussion (FGD) with selected LGU representatives last 19 September 2024 at the San Mateo Municipal Hall. This initiative aligns with the Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) [...]

UPOU-FMDS and San Mateo Rizal Progress Partnership with OER Shoot and FGD2024-10-08T16:23:21+08:00

FICS Conducts Strat Planning Workshop; Gears for More Collab and Labs

2024-10-04T16:32:10+08:00

The faculty and staff of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) successfully held their strategic planning meeting from 23-24 September 2024 at the Ace Hotel, Pasig City. They convened to welcome new faculty members, discuss urgent issues, and prepare for leadership changes. The meeting also aimed to strengthen the camaraderie among faculty and staff. The first day’s discussions highlighted various opportunities for advancing each of the faculty’s seven programs. FICS Dean, Dr. Diego Maranan, facilitated the faculty members' exchange of ideas and insights. Interconnections between teaching, research, and public service [...]

FICS Conducts Strat Planning Workshop; Gears for More Collab and Labs2024-10-04T16:32:10+08:00

UPOU Alumni Brings Loyalty and Passion Across Borders

2024-10-04T16:33:34+08:00

Mike Clester Perez, a Product Quality Engineer based in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, is an alumnus of the Diploma in Research and Development Management (DRDM) and Master of Research and Development Management (MRDM). He got his Master’s degree in 2023 as a lone and pioneer graduate of MRDM and was awarded Dean’s Lister.  Born and raised in San Pablo City, Laguna, Mike dreamed of being a UP student. It took him 10 years to finally pursue his dream. In 2019, he took the first step in achieving his goal by applying to the DRDM program at the University of [...]

UPOU Alumni Brings Loyalty and Passion Across Borders2024-10-04T16:33:34+08:00

OVCAA Hosts Orientation for New Faculty Members

2024-10-04T16:00:35+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) hosted a hybrid orientation to welcome its new faculty members last  25 September 2024, at the AVR, UPOU Headquarters. The orientation was held to introduce the new faculty members to the values of the University and their roles and duties. The orientation offered a thorough overview of faculty responsibilities, key administrative matters, and the faculty dashboard, a microsite that houses relevant information and resources for UPOU faculty members. The event began with welcoming greetings from Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, UPOU [...]

OVCAA Hosts Orientation for New Faculty Members2024-10-04T16:00:35+08:00

UPOU Finance and Admin Staff Members Undergo BULSA and PUSO Orientation

2024-10-04T19:40:42+08:00

In preparation for the upcoming implementation of the UP System’s new finance and HR systems, selected UP Open University (UPOU) employees undergo a one-day orientation organized by the UPS Roll-out Team for UPOU. This was held on 25 September 2024 at the UPOU Academic Residences Cafeteria, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  These new information systems, developed by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research of UP Diliman will replace the existing University Information System (UIS). First to be rolled are the -  Budget, Utilization, and Liquidation System Analytics (BULSA) for the Finance Offices and the Personnel Unified System [...]

UPOU Finance and Admin Staff Members Undergo BULSA and PUSO Orientation2024-10-04T19:40:42+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs

2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

Assistant Professor Lloyd Lyndel P. Simporios has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Faculty of FMDS. With his extensive experience and dedication to academic excellence, Asst. Prof. Simporios will play a crucial role in enhancing the Faculty’s administrative and academic functions. The FMDS is also pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Lorena Jean Saludadez as the Program Chair for the ASEAN Studies Graduate Program and Assistant Professor Regina Mendoza-Armiendo as the Program Chair for the Master of Public Management. Both chairs will oversee curriculum development, support faculty, and ensure that their programs meet the evolving educational needs of [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University

2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmarking activity for Saint Louis University (SLU) on 20 September 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), received the visitors from SLU and led the discussions. The delegation from SLU, led by Dr. Faridah Kristi Wetherick, Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, included Graduate Program Coordinators Dr. Geraldine Wakat, Ms. Leilani De Guzman, Mr. Marcelino Lunag Jr., Mr. Mark Job Bascos, and Mr. Gulliver Eric Alawas. They explored UPOU's strategies and practices in open and [...]

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00
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