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UPOU takes part in MICROCASA International Conference 2026

2026-02-12T17:17:41+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the MICROCASA International Conference 2026, held on 3-4 February 2026 at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, marking the final major activity of the MICROCASA Project (Micro-credentials for Life-long Learning and Employability: Building Capacities for Developing Agile Educational Interventions in Southeast Asian Universities). The conference gathered educators, researchers, policymakers, and project partners to discuss developments in micro-credentials, digital education, and lifelong learning. As the concluding event of the European Union-funded project, the conference served as a venue for sharing project outcomes and reflecting on future directions for micro-credentials in Southeast Asia. UPOU [...]

UPOU takes part in MICROCASA International Conference 20262026-02-12T17:17:41+08:00

Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan is the new ASIT Program Chair

2026-02-11T14:55:40+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) has named Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan as the new Chair of the Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT). He takes over from Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, who served in the role until January 2026. Assistant Professor Lactuan brings with him a strong academic foundation in computer science and information technology. He earned his Master of Information Technology from the Institute of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños. He also completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the same institution. With his academic background [...]

Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan is the new ASIT Program Chair2026-02-11T14:55:40+08:00

UPOU FICS, Concentrix launch MOOC series targeting high-value BPO skills

2026-02-11T14:49:27+08:00

Aspiring Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) Professionals may now enroll in free Data Annotation courses through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), in partnership with Concentrix and UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungod. The “Data Annotation for Aspiring BPO Professionals” MOOC was formally launched during FICS’ MOOCs and Microcredentialing Launching Event held on 30 January 2026 at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The course responds to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in business operations and aims to equip learners  with industry-relevant skills in data annotation, an essential process in training [...]

UPOU FICS, Concentrix launch MOOC series targeting high-value BPO skills2026-02-11T14:49:27+08:00

UPOU FICS and UPLB INREM Drive climate resilience with Climate Information Services MOOCs Launch

2026-02-11T14:42:49+08:00

Bridging quality education with climate action, the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS)  formally launched its free Climate Information Services Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on 30 January 2026 at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The MOOCs were developed  in partnership with the University of the Philippines Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management (UPLB-INREM) and in collaboration with UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungod. Enrollment is currently ongoing, with the courses scheduled for release on 16 February 2026. Designed primarily for key stakeholders and decision-makers in the agriculture and fisheries sectors, the Climate Information Services MOOCs aim to strengthen [...]

UPOU FICS and UPLB INREM Drive climate resilience with Climate Information Services MOOCs Launch2026-02-11T14:42:49+08:00

UPOU FICS introduce front-end development microcredentialing courses in FICS launching event

2026-02-11T14:31:31+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is set to empower professionals in the digital industry as active creators of web design through the launch of  its Front-end Development Microcredentialing Courses, scheduled for March 2026. The new course offerings were  announced during the MOOCs and Microcredentials Launching Event held at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The initiative responds to the growing demand for upskilling and reskilling in the digital economy and forms part of  FICS’ strategic contribution  to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure. By [...]

UPOU FICS introduce front-end development microcredentialing courses in FICS launching event2026-02-11T14:31:31+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MPM Senior Lecturer among 12 Outstanding Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo Honorees

2026-02-11T14:19:44+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Master of Public Management (MPM) Program congratulates Dr. Gwendolyn “Mutya” C. Bambalan, DPA, CESO III, Senior Lecturer of Voluntary Sector Management, for being named one of the “12 Natatanging Lingkod Bayan” and conferred the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo, the highest recognition for exemplary public service under the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Honor Awards Program (HAP). Dr. Bambalan, who currently serves as Director IV of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, received the recognition during Pagpupugay 2025: Parangal sa mga Lingkod Bayani, held on 28 [...]

UPOU-FMDS MPM Senior Lecturer among 12 Outstanding Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo Honorees2026-02-11T14:19:44+08:00

FMDS student orientation for 2nd semester/2nd trimester AY 2025-2026

2026-02-09T15:10:57+08:00

Second Semester Starts Here! Welcome to the 2nd Semester / 2nd Trimester of AY 2025–2026 at the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS)! Whether you’re a new student starting your journey or a continuing learner leveling up, we’re excited to officially kick off the semester with our FMDS Student Orientation—your guide to navigating academic life at U.P. Open University.  Date: 6 February 2026 Time: 2:30 PM (PH Time) Platform: Zoom  Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDoi0KxRYuEu9n0PWIdcUCaEKHeKkEcNQkkWUuyWcM6szsyw/viewform(Zoom access details will be emailed to registered participants.) Before the orientation, we highly encourage students to explore the FMDS Student Support Siteand log in to the “UPOU Student Orientation” course via myportal.upou.edu.ph to get familiar with essential [...]

FMDS student orientation for 2nd semester/2nd trimester AY 2025-20262026-02-09T15:10:57+08:00

UPOU FMDS Project Team’s Data Collection Activity in Calape, Bohol Strengthens Participatory Assessment of Women-Led Permaculture

2026-02-09T15:02:04+08:00

The research team conducted a three-day data collection activity from 23–25 January 2026 in Calape, Bohol, as part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded project titled “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Sectors in the Philippines”. The activity aimed to gather qualitative and contextual data to better understand local governance dynamics, community participation, and women’s roles in permaculture initiatives in Calape, Bohol. Data collection activities were carried out at several key locations, including the Municipal Hall of Calape, Bohol, Barangay Mandaug, Barangay Banlasan, and Atbang Farm Food Forest. These sites provided diverse perspectives from [...]

UPOU FMDS Project Team’s Data Collection Activity in Calape, Bohol Strengthens Participatory Assessment of Women-Led Permaculture2026-02-09T15:02:04+08:00

UPOU Partners with Taiwan Universities and Industry Leaders to Bridge Semiconductor Skills Gap

2026-02-09T14:22:56+08:00

In a strategic move to address the growing skills gap in the Philippines’ emerging semiconductor sector, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) launched a pioneering collaboration with industry leaders and academic institutions in Taiwan through a series of high-level engagements held from 12 to 16 January 2026. This partnership aims to develop and deliver microcredential courses  designed to establish a reliable, industry-ready talent pipeline for the global semiconductor sector. Delegates from UPOU, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) officials, and industry partners gather during the high-level engagement at NTUST Chancellor Joane Serrano and NTUST Dean [...]

UPOU Partners with Taiwan Universities and Industry Leaders to Bridge Semiconductor Skills Gap2026-02-09T14:22:56+08:00

New phase, same purpose: PAW Project officially becomes a student-led organization

2026-02-09T15:26:18+08:00

The Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) Project has officially entered a new chapter as a student-led organization, now recognized as the Union for the Protection of Animal Welfare at the Open University (UPAWOU). Previously operating under Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU in partnership with the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO), UPAWOU now stands as the first animal welfare and socio-civic organization in UP Open University. This transition marks not just a structural change, but the empowerment of students to lead and sustain animal welfare initiatives within the university. UPAWOU’s foundation was shaped through a series of trainings, workshops, and collaborative efforts involving [...]

New phase, same purpose: PAW Project officially becomes a student-led organization2026-02-09T15:26:18+08:00
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