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 7th AAWS Congress concluded with a closing ceremony. ![]()
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Dr. Sylvia Estrada Claudio, AAWS Council Member, wrapped up the event with a thoughtfully articulated synthesis highlighting the key insights and important points, reflections and challenges from the sessions.![]()
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An awarding ceremony was also held to recognize outstanding contributions presented during the congress, and named the Best Exhibit, Best Poster, and Best Paper. ![]()
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The Best Community Fair Showcase was awarded to LATCH Los Baños.![]()
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The Best Poster was given to Loise Anne C. Aquino, Destiny SM. Lutero, Vannessa E. San Juan, Francesca Isabel N. De Vera, Rea Divina C. Mero, and Ellaine Rose A. Beronio for the study entitled "Assessing Gender Mainstreaming at UPLB: The Case of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP);” ![]()
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The Best Paper (First Place) was given to Irish Joy G. Deocampo and Maritess D. Cruz with the study entitled “You Should Always Be Safe Here: Applying Feminist Care in Reimagining 2 Communication Against Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education;”![]()
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The Best Paper (2nd Place) to Alice C. Prieto-Carolino with the study entitled “Filipino Women Polychaete Fishers’ Lives from the Lens of Feminist Political Ecology;”![]()
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The Best Paper (3rd Place) was given to Renalyn C. Figueroa for the study entitled “From Womb To Tomb: The Intersectionality of Women in Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters;”![]()
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And Best Paper Finalist to Princess Sheryn A. Mamucao for her study “Bangsamoro Women’s Roles in Conflict Resolution in the Bangsamoro Region (BARMM).”![]()
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Asst. Prof. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the conference as a testament to the community’s commitment to advancing gender studies. She highlighted how the event fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solidarity among participants, serving as a meaningful conclusion to the 7th AAWS Congress.![]()
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