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UP VINTA: Bringing UP Education to Filipinos Abroad

2025-05-20T14:05:51+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 Abroad2025-05-20T14:05:51+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

ICODeL 2023: Leading Education Experts Focus on Micro-Credentials, Sustainability, and Quality Assurance in Education

2023-10-27T15:54:09+08:00

The 5th International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL 2023) took place on 22-23 August 2023 featuring three distinguished and renowned experts in Education as the plenary speakers. Prof. Carlos Delgado Kloos, Ph.D., a Professor from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid led the discussion for first Plenary Session. In his talk titled “Small is Beautiful: From MOOCs to Micro-credentials,” he discussed new options that educators may use in Massive Open and Online Courses (MOOCs) production and microcredentials. Prof. Kloos initially presented the evolution of learning tools from paper, nooks, and journals to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). [...]

ICODeL 2023: Leading Education Experts Focus on Micro-Credentials, Sustainability, and Quality Assurance in Education2023-10-27T15:54:09+08:00

Beyond ODeL: Finding Love and Romance in UPOU’s Virtual Classroom

2023-02-21T13:23:56+08:00

Who says one can’t find love in open distance elearning (ODeL)? Former classmates pursuing the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) degree at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) fell in love while working as nurses in Saudi Arabia. UPOU alumni Reynaldo Panopio, Jr., and Daphne Joanne A. Munoz are now engaged. Daphne learned about the availability of the MAN program at UPOU when she visited the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) office while on vacation in the Philippines. Rey, on the other hand, learned about it from a senior colleague who recommended it to him. While studying, [...]

Beyond ODeL: Finding Love and Romance in UPOU’s Virtual Classroom2023-02-21T13:23:56+08:00
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