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From Environmental Information to Life Saving Decisions

2025-09-28T06:43:01+08:00

 On 28 September, the world observes the International Day for Universal Access to Information with the theme “Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.” We asked Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Professor and Chair of the Doctor of Sustainability program, to share his insights on how accessible environmental information can help tackle today’s major natural and human-made challenges. In the middle of December of 2011, Typhoon Sendong traversed the Northern Mindanao region and eventually struck Cagayan de Oro. It was considered a mild tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 100 km/hour. What made it devastating, though, was the volume [...]

From Environmental Information to Life Saving Decisions2025-09-28T06:43:01+08:00

Cinema as Catalyst for Peace

2025-09-28T06:43:15+08:00

In observance of the International Day of Peace and the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2025, we share faculty members’ perspectives on peace —  its importance and how it shapes their work. In this piece, Assistant Professor Benigno B. Agapito Jr. of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies shares his insights on the power of film in sparking discussions on addressing challenges to genuine peace. In the closing scene of the Mike de Leon film Sister Stella L, the character played by actress Vilma Santos, with the camera fixed on her face, delivers these lines: “May [...]

Cinema as Catalyst for Peace2025-09-28T06:43:15+08:00

Teaching Students the True Meaning of Peace

2025-09-28T06:43:39+08:00

In observance of the International Day of Peace and the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2025, we share faculty members’ perspectives on peace —  its importance and how it shapes their work. In this piece, Associate Professor Aleta Villanueva of the UPOU Faculty of Education shares her insights on how peace can be taught to students. When we talk about peace, it is often associated with the absence of war or conflict. Among older Filipinos, “peacetime” was used to describe such a period. It specifically refers to the period before the outbreak of the Second World War, [...]

Teaching Students the True Meaning of Peace2025-09-28T06:43:39+08:00

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

2025-09-28T06:43:56+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 Bagarinao2025-09-28T06:43:56+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

Immersive Open Pedagogies: Insights from Dr. Figueroa’s Lecture at UPD

2025-09-28T06:44:09+08:00

On May 28, 2024, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr. delivered his lecture at the College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) to share the conceptualization and implementation of IOP. He was invited by Dr. Amelia Fajardo and Assistant Professor Ferdinand Pol Martin. Dr. Figueroa’s lecture delved into the theoretical foundation of IOP. These pedagogies are designed to enhance learning experiences by utilizing immersive technologies and open educational resources. The program’s goal is to create more inclusive, engaging, and effective immersive educational environments that can adapt to diverse learning needs and contexts. In his discussion, Dr. Figueroa illustrated how [...]

Immersive Open Pedagogies: Insights from Dr. Figueroa’s Lecture at UPD2025-09-28T06:44:09+08:00

Unveiling Possibilities: A Closer Look at UPOU’s Five New Academic Programs in 2023

2023-12-07T17:14:23+08:00

In 2023, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked a turning point as it added new programs that created pathways to exciting new opportunities. Four (4) fresh associate programs and a groundbreaking doctorate program are now open, inviting learners to enter a world of quality higher education. The new associate programs are two-year pre-baccalaureate degree programs that may guide learners to pursue Baccalaureate degree programs in the university. The four programs are Associate of Arts in Digital Design and Art (AADDA), Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE), Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT), and Associate [...]

Unveiling Possibilities: A Closer Look at UPOU’s Five New Academic Programs in 20232023-12-07T17:14:23+08:00

Learning Without Limits with UPOU MOOCs

2023-12-07T10:38:26+08:00

In today's fast-paced world, where everything changes instantly, we must stay informed and continuously learn to keep up. Learning should be a lifelong habit; as the genius Albert Einstein said, "intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."  University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continues to provide quality education that's open and inclusive through innovative instructional strategies and technologies. The year 2023 marked UPOU's 10th year of pioneering the country's Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). There are no limits as UPOU offers MOOCs for free and open to all.  MOOCs are short online courses for [...]

Learning Without Limits with UPOU MOOCs2023-12-07T10:38:26+08:00
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