Established on 23 February 1995, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) pioneered in online teaching and learning and continues to play a leading role in the study and practice of open learning and distance education in the Philippines.
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MOU Ceremonial Signing between UPOU, MECO, and UPAA![]()
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On 27 November 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). The signing was held at the MECO Manila Office in Makati City.![]()
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The event was graced by the presence of delegates from UPOU: Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies; Dr. Charisse Reyes, Dean of the Faculty of Education; and Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, Assistant to the Chancellor for UP VINTA; from MECO: Chairperson & Resident Representative Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos and Board of Directors Member Jaybee C. Ruiz; and from UPAA: President Robert Lester F. Aranton, UP Alumnus Leopoldo Campos, and Executive Director Maria Recelyn A. Marasigan.![]()
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The collaboration covers developing capacity-building and upskilling opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Taiwan, paving the way for future joint programs and projects.![]()
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