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UPOU’s 29th Commencement: A Historic First at the UPOU International Convention Center

2025-12-12T15:03:07+08:00

On 6 December 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held its 29th Commencement Exercises—a landmark moment as the ceremony was hosted for the first time at the newly opened UPOU International Convention Center (ICC) in Los Baños, Laguna.  The event marked another significant first: it was the inaugural commencement rites under UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, who assumed office in March 2025, and University Registrar Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, who took office in July 2025. For many graduates, this gathering was also their first opportunity to set foot on UPOU grounds, meet their professors in person, and [...]

UPOU’s 29th Commencement: A Historic First at the UPOU International Convention Center2025-12-12T15:03:07+08:00

Over 100 Filipinos in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Embrace Learning Opportunities Through UP Open University

2025-12-11T12:57:53+08:00

Over 100 overseas Filipinos in Phnom Penh gathered on 29–30 November 2025 as the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) launched the UP VINTA program, offering information sessions, consultations, and pathways for further study. The two-day caravan became a lively gathering of OFWs eager to learn about UPOU’s academic offerings, explore flexible learning opportunities, and engage with the Filipino community abroad. The UP VINTA engagement kicked off on 29 November 2025 with the opening of the UPOU booth during the Service Caravan and 17th Multi-Agency Service Mission in Phnom Penh. The booth quickly attracted OFWs eager to inquire and [...]

Over 100 Filipinos in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Embrace Learning Opportunities Through UP Open University2025-12-11T12:57:53+08:00

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition

2025-12-11T10:29:24+08:00

A Master of Information Systems (MIS) student from the UP Open University (UPOU) recently led her team to international recognition at both the APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025 in Bangkok and the Huawei Cloud AI Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. As an MIS student applying a balance of technical skills and strategic thinking, Darmae Tan served as team leader, product ideator, and the initiator who formed the team behind CreditPass, an AI-powered credit capacity system designed to make financial assessment more inclusive. Conceived by Tan as part of her growing expertise in MIS, CreditPass uses alternative data and psychometric [...]

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition2025-12-11T10:29:24+08:00

Jakarta-Based UPOU Student Shares Experience with Open and Distance e-Learning in the UPOU Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, Indonesia

2025-12-04T16:22:38+08:00

A UPOU learner based in Indonesia shared his experience with Open and Distance e-Learning during the UP VINTA Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, which gathered 86 Overseas Filipinos onsite and online. Mr. Jhobal Sebarrotin, who previously completed UPOU’s Professional Teaching Certification (PTC) program, shared about how ODeL enabled him to qualify for and successfully pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). He is now pursuing the Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) program, which he describes as deeply relevant and transformative for his academic progression and professional growth. He emphasized that UPOU’s programs have helped not only in enhancing his knowledge, but [...]

Jakarta-Based UPOU Student Shares Experience with Open and Distance e-Learning in the UPOU Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, Indonesia2025-12-04T16:22:38+08:00

UPOU and Council for the Welfare of Children Formalize Partnership to Advance Child Rights and Governance

2025-12-04T08:24:48+08:00

L-R: Ms. Julie Ann Belen, CWC Planning Officer; Usec. Angelo Tapales, Executive Director V of CWC; Dr. Joane V. Serrano, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), together with the UPOU Faculty and Staff and CWC Delegates The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) officially sealed their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremonial signing held on 1 December 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The event brought together key representatives from UPOU, [...]

UPOU and Council for the Welfare of Children Formalize Partnership to Advance Child Rights and Governance2025-12-04T08:24:48+08:00

UP Holds Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks

2025-11-28T17:07:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) System, through the Office of the Vice President for Digital Transformation (OVP Dx) serving as the Secretariat, convened the Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks in the Philippines, the first in a series of initiatives led by the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Microcredentials. The TWG is co-chaired by UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria delivered the welcome remarks. The program opened with remarks from Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Member of the TWG on Microcredentials, who emphasized the importance of establishing shared [...]

UP Holds Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks2025-11-28T17:07:23+08:00

Over 40 Overseas Filipinos Showed Interest in UPOU Programs in the Multi-Agency Service Caravan in Bangkok, Thailand

2025-11-28T16:35:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) was met with strong interest following its presentation and participation in the Multi-Agency Service Caravan (MASC) organized by the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, on 22 November 2025. Bringing together key Philippine government agencies, the MASC served as an important platform that allowed UPOU to connect with Filipinos living and working in Thailand. Representatives from participating Philippine government agencies during the 2025 MASC. Over 40 overseas Filipinos approached the UP VINTA booth, with most inquiries coming from Filipino teachers. During the consultations, OFWs shared the [...]

Over 40 Overseas Filipinos Showed Interest in UPOU Programs in the Multi-Agency Service Caravan in Bangkok, Thailand2025-11-28T16:35:39+08:00

UPOU and Pasig City Government Formalize Scholarship Partnership in Ceremonial Signing at People’s Hall

2025-11-28T08:22:29+08:00

L-R: Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Mayor Vico Sotto and Ms. Elvira Flores during the siging of agreement between UPOU and the city of Pasig. (Photo by Dona Lyn Piamonte) The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the City Government of Pasig officially formalized their partnership today through the ceremonial signing of the Pasig Employee LEADS: A Scholarship Program for Lifelong Education and Development Success. The event was held on 27 November 2025 at the People’s Hall in Pasig City, which gathered key leaders from both institutions in a shared commitment to empower Pasig’s [...]

UPOU and Pasig City Government Formalize Scholarship Partnership in Ceremonial Signing at People’s Hall2025-11-28T08:22:29+08:00

Bringing Open, Accessible, and Quality Education for All

2025-11-28T16:14:00+08:00

On 15 November 2025, the “BuCor Training: Workforce Development for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs)” has officially started under the leadership of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Ugnayan ng Pahinungód, following the Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between the University of the Philippines (through the UPOU), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). The program offers two specialized short courses, “Introduction to Permaculture: The Ethics of Permaculture and Design Principles” and “Digital Literacy and Principles of Graphic Design.” These courses have been carefully developed as Small Private [...]

Bringing Open, Accessible, and Quality Education for All2025-11-28T16:14:00+08:00

UPOU QAO Director Shares Key Takeaways from AUN-QA IC 2025, Calls for Agility, Quality, Collaboration

2025-11-26T17:09:43+08:00

Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (second from front right), and Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (first from front right), along with Prof. Alyssa Peleo-Alampay, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Quality Assurance) for the UP System (front center), and other UP System delegates, at the AUN-QA International Conference 2025 held at Universiti Malaya. Photo from UP Mindanao. “Speed and quality must go hand in hand.” This was the reminder that Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes brought home from the AUN-QA International Conference 2025, emphasizing that the [...]

UPOU QAO Director Shares Key Takeaways from AUN-QA IC 2025, Calls for Agility, Quality, Collaboration2025-11-26T17:09:43+08:00
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