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Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Conducts Capacity Building and Training for UPOU Pahinungód Volunteers

2025-09-30T09:58:00+08:00

To strengthen the spirit of volunteerism and enhance the capacity of the volunteers, the UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód organized a full-day training event entitled “Volunteerism 101: Pahinungód Volunteer Capacity-Building and Training” on 16 August 2025, Saturday at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The training brought together both new and continuing Pahinungód volunteers, equipping them with a deeper understanding of volunteerism, its principles, and ethical foundations. Designed to promote reflective and engaged volunteer service, the event also provided practical insights on the fundamentals of volunteerism, digital facilitation, project management, and community development. The program began [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Conducts Capacity Building and Training for UPOU Pahinungód Volunteers2025-09-30T09:58:00+08:00

UPOU Graduate Tops August 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Exam

2025-10-01T14:37:21+08:00

Ms. Irel Fortugaleza Manansala, a graduate of the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) from UP Open University (UPOU) topped the Environmental Planners Licensure Examination in August 2025 as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on 22 August 2025. UPOU also ranked first among the top-performing schools, garnering an average passing rate of 98.36 percent. Ma. Elena J. Sumisim, another UPOU alumna, ranked third. Ms. Manansala, who is a Development Management Officer IV at the Bayawan City Planning and Development Office in Negros Oriental, shared her reaction upon receiving the news: “At about 10 pm, someone finally announced that [...]

UPOU Graduate Tops August 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Exam2025-10-01T14:37:21+08:00

UPOU Welcomes New OVCAA Officials

2025-08-30T08:52:27+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) announces the appointment of new officials under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), further strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Asst. Prof. Blancaflor P. Arada, University Registrar Assistant Professor Blancaflor Arada, appointed as the new University Registrar, will oversee the efficient management of academic records, student registration, and academic support services. She currently serves as the Program Chair of the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) and has previously held positions as Program Development Associate at the Office of the University Registrar and [...]

UPOU Welcomes New OVCAA Officials2025-08-30T08:52:27+08:00

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOU

2025-09-10T14:24:54+08:00

L-R: OSA Director Asst. Prof. Roda Tajon, BAMS Program Chair Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr.; Gawad Pangulo para sa Natatanging Inobasyon awardees Rajan Llaguno, Porsche Gutierrez, and Jordan Costanilla; UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano; and FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor formally received the trophy for the award-winning project, “Watch! Tap! Shop!”, during a turnover ceremony held on 18 August 2025 at the Chancellor’s Office. The project, developed by Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students Jordan Rae Costanilla, Rajan Joaquin Llaguno, and Porsche Anne Gutierrez, was among [...]

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOU2025-09-10T14:24:54+08:00

FMDS Student Orientation for 1st Semester/1st Trimester AY 2025-2026

2025-08-29T09:47:54+08:00

✨ Welcome to AY 2025-2026! ✨ The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) warmly welcomes all our new students for the 1st Semester/1st Trimester of AY 2025-2026! 🎉 Join us for the FMDS Student Orientation happening online via Zoom on:📅 30 August 2025 (Saturday), 1:00 PM (Philippine Time) 🔗 Register here: url.upou.edu.ph/FMDS1S1T2025(Zoom details will be sent to registered students via email.) 💻 To get a head start, new students are encouraged to visit the FMDS Student Support Site and log in to the “UPOU Student Orientation” course site at myportal.upou.edu.ph. We can’t wait to meet you all virtually—see you on Zoom! 🌟 #FMDSStudentOrientation #FMDSUPOU #UPOpenUniversity #UPOpenUniversity [...]

FMDS Student Orientation for 1st Semester/1st Trimester AY 2025-20262025-08-29T09:47:54+08:00

Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in Singapore

2025-09-08T13:38:33+08:00

A 4th year Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) student from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), is one of the student organizers of the Regen Asia Summit (RAS) held in July this year at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Paulyana Gimel Battung stepped up to the challenge as the Programmes Deputy Director for the first Regen Asia Summit along with 30 other student organizers across Asia. The summit welcomed over 600 participants and 100 speakers, including Singapore President and NUS Chancellor, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The Regen Asia Summit is part of NUS’ [...]

Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in Singapore2025-09-08T13:38:33+08:00

UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South Korea

2025-08-19T10:17:43+08:00

UPOU faculty and staff from L-R: Asst. Prof. Mary Kristene Clariño, Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos, Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, Asst. Prof. Emely Amoloza, Assoc. Prof. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., Ms. Danica Salcedo, and Ms. Percia Secreto at the ICoME 2025. Breaking new ground in educational technology and innovation, faculty and staff members from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 23rd International Conference on Media in Education (ICoME), held from 7-9 August 2025, at Inha University, Incheon, Korea. With a strong line of research presentations and tech-driven projects, UPOU joined global educators, researchers, and media [...]

UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South Korea2025-08-19T10:17:43+08:00

UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Launches E-Guro to the General Public

2025-08-18T13:48:46+08:00

E-Guro: Teachers learning the competencies of online and distance e-learning (ODeL) to serve learners better The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)  Ugnayan ng Pahinungód will launch its E-Guro program to the general public in celebration of National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day, running from 5 September to 5 October 2025. The E-Guro Introductory Course in Teaching K to 3 Learners: A Journey to Early Childhood Education aims to enhance educators’ teaching strategies and practices through professional development courses. Since its first course offering in 2024, it has reached more than 1000 teachers from 100 schools with partners [...]

UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Launches E-Guro to the General Public2025-08-18T13:48:46+08:00

Future-Focused: OVCAA Aligns Academic Strategies with UPOU’s Vision

2025-09-05T15:38:55+08:00

OVCAA officials and staff members during its strategic planning on 25-26 July 2025 at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) held its strategic planning on 25-26 July 2025 at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City. The two-day event was attended by the heads and key staff of the different units under OVCAA - Research and Publication, Instruction, Office of Student Affairs, Office of the University Registrar, Linkages, Library, and the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning, in a focused effort [...]

Future-Focused: OVCAA Aligns Academic Strategies with UPOU’s Vision2025-09-05T15:38:55+08:00

From Purpose to Path: Designing Your Career Life Journey: OSA kicks off the first webinar on the Career Education Series

2025-08-15T15:34:22+08:00

To guide students in career planning and development, the UP Open University (UPOU)  Office of Student Affairs (OSA), through the Counseling and Guidance Program (CGP) launched the first webinar of the Career Education Series titled “From Purpose to Path: Designing Your Career Life Journey,” on 8 August 2025 via Zoom. Katuwang member Flynn Gonzaga and Akia Prudente take the lead as the event’s hosts. Ms. Flynn Gonzaga and Ms. Akia Prudente, UPOU Katuwang volunteer members, served as hosts for the event. Asst. Prof. Roda L. Tajon, OSA Director, warmly welcomed participants and encouraged them to build meaningful goals, [...]

From Purpose to Path: Designing Your Career Life Journey: OSA kicks off the first webinar on the Career Education Series2025-08-15T15:34:22+08:00
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