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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UPOU partners with the DHSUD through the MOU signing to strengthen capacity-building for planners and technical staff across the country.![]()
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INPHOTOS: The MOU, signed during the Planners’ Network Launch on September 10, 2025 in Quezon City, formalizes a partnership to develop and deliver Microcredentials, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Continuing Education Programs (CEP) on topics related to housing, human settlements, and urban development.![]()
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Representing UPOU as signatory was Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano, with Dean Dr. Finaflor Taylan serving as witness.![]()
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Through this collaboration, UPOU’s innovative open and distance e-learning platforms, MODeL and ASCEND, will serve as avenues for professional growth, lifelong learning, and knowledge-sharing — empowering Local Government Units (LGUs), urban planners, and other key stakeholders to build sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities.![]()
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Together with DHSUD, UPOU reaffirms its commitment to making quality education accessible and impactful — shaping the future of urban planning and development in the Philippines.![]()
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