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Helping Communities Connect with Nature: The Research of Prof. Ricardo Bagarinao

2025-08-14T15:42:07+08:00

Before Typhoon Yolanda devastated Leyte in 2013, there was Typhoon Uring, which caused a massive flash flood in Ormoc City and nearby areas, claiming 4000 lives. One of the families that fell victim to this massive natural disaster was that of a young Ricardo Bagarinao.  From that teenager in Ormoc, Dr. Bagarinao has grown to become one of the foremost experts in sustainability and environmental studies in the country. He is currently a Professor under the PhD in Education (Biology) at the Faculty of Education (FEd) of UP Open University (UPOU) and Program Chair of the Doctor of Sustainability program [...]

Helping Communities Connect with Nature: The Research of Prof. Ricardo Bagarinao2025-08-14T15:42:07+08:00

UPOU and Negros Power Forge Sponsorship Agreement for the Upcoming IFSS 2025

2025-07-22T11:45:44+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) have officially signed an agreement, solidifying Negros Power’s sponsorship for the upcoming International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS) 2025. This significant event, held on 08 July 2025 at The Row, Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Philippines, was led by Mr. Roel Z. Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Negros Power, together with the UPOU Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) program students and IFSS co-chairs, Engr. Glady T. Reyes, Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Science and Technology Director, and Mr. Ariestelo A. Asilo, founder and CEO [...]

UPOU and Negros Power Forge Sponsorship Agreement for the Upcoming IFSS 20252025-07-22T11:45:44+08:00

Abstract Submission for 7th CAAWS 2025 Now Open; Deadline Set for 15 August 2025

2025-07-18T17:19:46+08:00

The 7th Congress of the Asian Association of Women’s Studies (CAAWS) 2025 will be held on 6-7 November 2025, onsite at the UP Open University (UPOU) in Los Baños, Laguna, and online.  Hosted by UPOU’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), this year's congress carries the theme “Empower, Sustain, Democratize: Asian Women’s Journey at the Intersection of Change.” It aims to bring together feminist scholars, advocates, and practitioners across Asia to explore pressing issues affecting women’s lives and agency in the region. Interested participants are invited to submit abstracts of no more [...]

Abstract Submission for 7th CAAWS 2025 Now Open; Deadline Set for 15 August 20252025-07-18T17:19:46+08:00

UPOU Blog Site Returns

2025-07-22T08:47:06+08:00

The official blog site of the UP Open University (UPOU) returns this month with a renewed commitment to enhancing the public understanding of UPOU and to highlight its identity in diverse and engaging ways.  Formally launched in January 2018, the blog titled OpenUPConnect will continue to feature blogs on student stories, alumni and volunteer experiences, reflections, and tips on online learning, and student projects. The blog will also publish thought pieces and essays on open and distance elearning, sustainability, and wellness. The platform welcomes contributions from UPOU students, alumni, faculty, staff members, and partners. Submissions will go through the [...]

UPOU Blog Site Returns2025-07-22T08:47:06+08:00

FMDS UPOU and DSWD Academy Launch Level 2 Advanced Training for Social Welfare Assistants

2025-07-21T11:18:48+08:00

                                                                                                      Photo courtesy of DSWD Academy Twenty-eight Social Welfare Assistants (SWAs) from various Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) field offices completed a five-day Level 2 Advanced Training Course last 07 to 11 July 2025. Held at the DSWD Academy, Taguig City, the training focused on strengthening core [...]

FMDS UPOU and DSWD Academy Launch Level 2 Advanced Training for Social Welfare Assistants2025-07-21T11:18:48+08:00

Assistant Professor Margaret Suarez Appointed as New Faculty Secretary

2025-07-21T10:42:18+08:00

July 2025 – Assistant Professor Margaret J. Suarez has been appointed as the new Faculty Secretary of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), succeeding Assistant Professor Joyce Mae Manalo-Vega. The transition comes as Assistant Professor Vega embarks on her doctoral studies through the UP x UTS Doctoral Program Collaboration starting this July. Before joining the FICS faculty, Assistant Professor Suarez served as University Researcher, where she contributed to institutional development and championed inclusive, accessible education. She also held the position of Institutional Linkages Officer under the term of former UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria. Assistant Professor Suarez earned both her [...]

Assistant Professor Margaret Suarez Appointed as New Faculty Secretary2025-07-21T10:42:18+08:00

Students Present Research, Creative, and Internship Work at BAMS Colloquium

2025-07-21T10:30:54+08:00

17 July 2025 — Seven students took center stage at the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) Colloquium, presenting their research projects before faculty members and peers at the WC Multimedia Production Building, UP Open University, and online via Zoom. Organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) through MMS 197 Faculty-in-Charge and BAMS Colloquium proponent, Dr. Emely Amoloza, the event provided a venue for students to share their final outputs, engage in academic and professional dialogue, and receive feedback from faculty advisers and peers. The program opened with welcoming remarks from FICS Dean Roberto B. [...]

Students Present Research, Creative, and Internship Work at BAMS Colloquium2025-07-21T10:30:54+08:00

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Meets at Bukas Space to Explore App Integration with Film Projects

2025-07-21T10:06:11+08:00

The Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Jordan Rae Costanilla, Rajan Joaquin Llaguno (on screen) and Anna Porsche Gutierrez with (from center to right) Alvin Peñaflor, Erickson Llaguno, and Asst. Prof. Raz dela Torre On 3 July 2025, the Gawad Pangulo Grant-awarded team behind Watch! Tap! Shop! convened at Bukas Space in the UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, to explore integrating their interactive e-commerce platform into short films and student projects. The meeting brought together team members Anna Porsche Gutierrez, Erickson Llaguno, Alvin Peñaflor, and Asst. Prof. Raz dela Torre onsite, with Rajan Joaquin Llaguno and Jordan Rae Costanilla joining remotely. The session [...]

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Meets at Bukas Space to Explore App Integration with Film Projects2025-07-21T10:06:11+08:00

UP VINTA: Bringing UP Education to Filipinos Abroad

2025-07-15T15:19:09+08:00

Almost every Filipino has a family member or friend working abroad --- whether as a professional, machine operator, sales worker, caregiver, or domestic helper. And every family that an OFW supports is one less Filipino household in need.  According to the Philippines Statistics Authority, the number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as of 2023 was recorded at 2.16 million. Their remittances from OFWs amounted to ₱238.63 billion, underscoring their vital contribution to the Philippine economy. Every OFW who earns more creates a ripple effect that benefits not only their families but also the rest of the country.  But how [...]

UP VINTA: Bringing UP Education to Filipinos Abroad2025-07-15T15:19:09+08:00

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)

2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

As the demand for accessible, high-quality education continues to grow, Open University 5 (OU5) stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in learning. Designed to meet the evolving needs of students, professionals, and lifelong learners, OU5 is a group of 5 five open universities in Southeast Asia built on a foundation of inclusivity, innovation, and academic excellence. With a flexible curriculum, cutting-edge digital platforms, and a commitment to empowering individuals regardless of location or background, OU5 redefines what it means to pursue higher education. Through its dynamic approach, the university fosters a learning environment where knowledge is not [...]

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00
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