With just a tap on one’s computer, tablet, or mobile phone, one can access millions of information anytime, anywhere. But how can people be sure that the information accessed is true? Accurate? Along with the plethora of genuine information is the proliferation of fake news/information/scams? How can we prevent becoming victims of fake news and scams that can have strong impact in our lives and in our community?
These are some of the questions that shall be addressed in the OPEN Talk episode “Media Literacy: Iwasan Maging Biktima ng Fake News”, which shall be aired on 16 June 2021, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Joining the OPEN Talk discussion are:
- Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Director, Office of Public Affairs and Office of Gender Concerns, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University
- Dir. Marita A. Carlos, Division Director, Applied Communication Division, DOST- PCAARRD, Los Banos, Laguna
Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez of UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, moderates the talk.
Catch this OPEN Talk episode at networks.upou.edu.ph/opentalk or at https://www.facebook.com/UPOpenUniversityNetworks
This is co-organized by the UPOU Multimedia Center with the UPOU Office of Public Affairs.
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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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