The BER months are in full swing, and Christmas is just around the corner! 
Get ready to embrace the festive spirit and start preparing your shopping lists as the Los Baños Flower and Garden Show returns from November 23 to December 4, 2024! 
This 52nd edition of the show, themed ‘Luntiang Regalo ngayong Pasko’, will feature a stunning selection of homegrown plants and local products from experts and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts or inspiration for your garden, there’s something for everyone! 
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of nature and the holidays!
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ICHP 2025 officially kicked off today!![]()
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The International Conference for Health Professionals (ICHP) 2025, themed “Innovative and Sustainable Health Practices Across Diverse Global Settings,” opened today, 18 November 2025, with participants joining onsite at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) in Thailand and online via Zoom.![]()
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During the opening ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen, PhD, Acting President of STOU, delivered his opening message, emphasizing the importance of the discussions that will take place throughout the conference.![]()
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Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt, RSW, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies, also gave her opening remarks. She highlighted that the joint leadership of the three partner universities reflects a strong commitment to collaborative action in advancing sustainable healthcare systems. She encouraged participants to reflect on the guiding truth that health is a right, not a privilege.![]()
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Prof. Joane V. Serrano, PhD, Chancellor of UP Open University, led the formal declaration of the opening of ICHP 2025. She reiterated that the conference, grounded in its theme, provides a space to reflect on and reimagine ways to build innovative and sustainable health systems.![]()
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The opening ceremony also featured an exchange of institutional gifts among the three partner universities: the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), and Universitas Padjadjaran (UnPad).![]()
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