OPEN Talk presents another discussion about the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the Philippines. This time focusing on the ALS program for children with special needs and the Indigenous Peoples, specifically how educators for these groups deliver their programs during this pandemic. Let us hear their challenges, experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for delivering education activities via remote learning.
Join us in the discussion with our resource speakers:
- Dr. Jaspare Dumdum Vargas Barrido, Master Teacher I, Alternative Learning System, District of Barotac Viejo, Department of Education
- Mr. Keneth S. Banes, Alternative Learning System Mobile Teacher, District of Barotac Viejo, Department of Educatio
Dr. Juliet Aleta Villanueva of the UPOU Faculty of Education and Dr. Maria Mercedes “Ched” E . Arzadon of UP Diliman College of Education shall be the moderators of the discussion.
OPEN Talk airs live on 4 August 2021, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at networks.upou.edu.ph/opentalk and here at https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks
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Bukas, Abot-Kamay, at Makabuluhan![]()
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The UP Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), held the Culminating Activity of the 2025 Workforce Development Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa City on 13 December 2025.![]()
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Attended by officials from UPOU, UPAA, and BuCor, the activity highlighted a shared commitment to opening doors to opportunity—uplifting lives and empowering PDLs to build meaningful futures.![]()
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Isang pamantasang bukas ang UPOU, na patuloy na naghahangad ng mas magandang bukas para sa lahat.![]()
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