UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from West Visayas State University (WVSU) for a benchmarking activity on 12 October 2023 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.
The delegates from WVSU were led by Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs, along with Dr. Alona Belarga, Director of Instruction; Mrs. Jasmin Vargas, Chief of Finance Division; Mrs. Nieva Valencia, Budget Officer; Dr. Daisy Rosano, Director of Distance Education; Prof. Agustin Divinagracia and Ms. Joanna Jacinth Ferrer, Faculty Members; and their staff Ms. Nicole Lacuesta and Ms. Fenni Rose Tabernilla.
The discussion was facilitated by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) , together with Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Asst. Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of Quality Assurance Office (QAO), Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP), Mr. Melvir Nathaniel Paras from ICTDO, and Marinela Hernandez and Anna Mhari Duria from OPA.
The benchmarking activity focused on UPOU’s open and distance eLearning practices.
This initiative is part of UP Open University’s efforts in public service toward the capacity building of open and distance learning teachers and practitioners in compliance with Republic Act No.10650
Sustainable Development Goals
Written by Marinela Hernandez
Edited by Myra C. Almodiel
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The MOOC "𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴" is set to begin in TWO WEEKS! Catch this course from 1 to 29 September 2025. ![]()
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This MOOC aims to equip Filipino entrepreneurs and professionals with practical digital tools, strategies, and analytics, offering flexible microcredentials to meet the growing demand for market-relevant skills in the Philippine digital economy. ![]()
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Take note that this MOOC is free and available for everyone, PLUS you'll learn at your own pace 😉. So let’s get started by self-enrolling today!![]()
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✅ Existing MODeL users can self-enroll today!![]()
✅ New to MODeL? Here's how to join:![]()
1. Go to model.upou.edu.ph/![]()
2. Click “LOG IN” to create a new account.![]()
3. Fill out the form with your details. (𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴.)![]()
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⚠️ Important reminder that we no longer use Google Forms for registration. ![]()
Please be guided accordingly and follow the steps above for self-registration.![]()
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Need help? Chat with "Openg" on model.upou.edu.ph.![]()
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn anytime, anywhere—enroll today and be part of the future of education!![]()
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