UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto.
The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials.
In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the “Open Distance Learning Law,” and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education) and No. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), UPOU continues to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between various organizations and institutions. These efforts aim to provide accessible and high-quality education to a diverse range of learners, promoting cooperation and shared progress in the educational landscape.
Written by Lovelyn P. Petrasanta ♦ Edited by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel
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The UP Open University (UPOU) and the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 29 April 2025 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City.![]()
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With Dr. Joane Serrano, UPOU Chancellor, and Regent Robert Lester Aranton, UPAA President and Alumni Regent, as the principal signatories; and Assistant Professor Margaret Jarmin, Program Development Associate for the Office of International Linkages (OIL), and Dr. Maria Ana Quimbo, UPAA Director, as witnesses, the MOU formalizes a partnership between the two institutions to explore opportunities in the following areas: capacity building and upskilling; consultancy and other technical services; and resource and information sharing.![]()
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