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FMDS-UPOU and SGRA highlighted “East Asia Citizens Dialogue” at 45th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar held in Tokyo, Japan

2025-05-29T14:56:08+08:00

As part of the collaboration between The University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) of the Atsumi International Foundation (AISF) for the Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar Series, the 75th SGRA Forum / 45th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar was held last 12 April 2025 at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, Japan and online via Zoom. Dr. Ferdinand C. Maquito, a senior lecturer at FMDS, delivered the keynote presentation, introducing the concept of Local-to-Local Across Border Schemes (LLABS). He highlighted how LLABS can serve as a complementary [...]

FMDS-UPOU and SGRA highlighted “East Asia Citizens Dialogue” at 45th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar held in Tokyo, Japan2025-05-29T14:56:08+08:00

QAO Launches ‘Metrics and Chill’ Capacity-building Series

2025-05-28T13:24:24+08:00

The UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO) launched its “Metrics and Chill” (M&C) capacity building series on 23 May 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Key personnel responsible for handling data attended the event. M&C is a part of the “iQAO at akOU” program, which aims to streamline and standardize quality assurance processes in the university. The series’ first episode, titled “Data Collection 101,” covered data gathered by offices for quality assurance systems such as iAADS, PBMS, and university rankings. Metrics and Chill: Data Collection 101 participants from the Faculties of Study and three main [...]

QAO Launches ‘Metrics and Chill’ Capacity-building Series2025-05-28T13:24:24+08:00

UPOU and UP Leaders Engage Philippine Embassy in Japan to Advance UP VINTA Initiatives

2025-06-04T16:42:01+08:00

(Facing right) Mr. Christian L. De Jesus, Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, and Ms. Fatima Quintin from the Philippine Embassy in Japan meet with UP and UPOU officials to discuss opportunities for OFWs through UP VINTA. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined UP President Angelo A. Jimenez and other university officials in a high-level meeting with the Philippine Embassy in Japan on 26 May 2025 to advance the goals of UP VINTA—University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia. The meeting was a strategic follow-through to the successful UP VINTA Learning Caravan in [...]

UPOU and UP Leaders Engage Philippine Embassy in Japan to Advance UP VINTA Initiatives2025-06-04T16:42:01+08:00

UPOU, DSWD Strengthen Training Program for Social Welfare Assistants

2025-05-27T17:14:03+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano (fourth from left) and UPOU FMDS Dean Finaflor Taylan (leftmost), along with representatives from DSWD Capability Building and Knowledge Management Divisions and UPOU staff members. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened on 22 May 2025 to assess the progress and map out future steps for the ongoing capacity-building initiative for Social Welfare Assistants (SWAs). Chancellor Joane V. Serrano led the UPOU delegation, joined by Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan; Office of Public [...]

UPOU, DSWD Strengthen Training Program for Social Welfare Assistants2025-05-27T17:14:03+08:00

UPOU Students’ Watch! Tap! Shop! is Gawad Pangulo Grant Finalist for Student Innovation

2025-06-05T17:23:48+08:00

Three students of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) Program under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) secure an initial grant of Php 120,000 as one of the first-round recipients of the prestigious Gawad Pangulo sa Natatanging Inobasyon ng Mag-aaral. The team is led by Rajan Joaquin Llaguno, with Anna Porsche Gutierrez, Jordan Rae Costanilla–all from the UPOU BAMS Program, alongside Erickson Llaguno. They are mentored by Dr. Dave Centeno, PhD Program Director at the UP Diliman Virata School of Business. The project, Watch! Tap! Shop! is a notable student-led innovation [...]

UPOU Students’ Watch! Tap! Shop! is Gawad Pangulo Grant Finalist for Student Innovation2025-06-05T17:23:48+08:00

UPOU’s First Town Hall Meeting Opens Dialogue on Staff Concerns

2025-05-27T11:11:12+08:00

Chancellor Serrano addresses all UPOU faculty and staff at the 1st UPOU Town Hall Meeting. In line with the vision of UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, toward a sustainable, resilient, and healthy university, the first UPOU Town Hall meeting for all UPOU administrators and staff members was held on 21 May 2025 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium.  The program started with Chancellor Serrano presenting the activities and initiatives implemented since she officially took office in March 2025. Chancellor Serrano also shared the general decisions made during the Chancellor’s Advisory Council meetings and the various actions [...]

UPOU’s First Town Hall Meeting Opens Dialogue on Staff Concerns2025-05-27T11:11:12+08:00

UPOU Empowers OFWs in Japan through UP VINTA Learning Caravan

2025-05-27T08:49:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) reaffirmed its commitment to bringing quality and inclusive education to overseas Filipinos through the UP VINTA Learning Caravan held at the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo on 25 May 2025. UP President Angelo A. Jimenez and UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano led the event, which was supported by the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo. The orientation session drew a strong response from more than 80 overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) eager for upskilling, reskilling, and professional and personal development. UPOU delegation at the UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Tokyo led by [...]

UPOU Empowers OFWs in Japan through UP VINTA Learning Caravan2025-05-27T08:49:16+08:00

UP ISC Project ISRGA2024-22 Convenes Third Coordination Meeting in Cebu

2025-06-17T07:52:30+08:00

The UP ISC Research Project ISRGA2024-22: Interrogating Higher-Order Impacts of Disruptive Technologies on Quality Education (SDG4): A UP Community-Wide Anticipatory Study in Complexity under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held a series of meetings and research workshops on 22 to 24 May 2025 in Cebu. Principal Investigator Dr. Alexander G. Flor leads the Third Project Coordination Meeting. On 23 May 2025, the research team, composed of the eight UP constituent universities, convened for their Third Project Coordination Meeting. Each CU Lead Collaborator shared updates on their ongoing research efforts in their respective campus unit. The meeting also covered [...]

UP ISC Project ISRGA2024-22 Convenes Third Coordination Meeting in Cebu2025-06-17T07:52:30+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Continuing Education Program (CEP) Students Gain Hands-On Insights Through BilisBenta Warehouse Tour

2025-05-27T09:44:02+08:00

The Continuing Education Program (CEP) Students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) stepped out of their online classrooms and into the real world as they toured the BilisBenta Fulfillment Center in Valenzuela City on 15 May 2025. The educational field trip provided students of the Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs (DMfE) and Introduction to E-Commerce (eCOM) courses a practical glimpse into the inner workings of a thriving e-commerce business. Led by Course Coordinators Mr. Ramon Manuel Nisperos and Ms. Faith Guerra, the 16 DMfE and six eCOM students observed first-hand the fulfillment operations of BilisBenta, a [...]

UPOU-FMDS Continuing Education Program (CEP) Students Gain Hands-On Insights Through BilisBenta Warehouse Tour2025-05-27T09:44:02+08:00

FMDS-UPOU and Kaohsiung Medical University hold initial meeting for joint bee and mosquito project under IUSR Program

2025-05-27T09:22:11+08:00

As part of the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) commitment to global engagement and community-centered research, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted an initial orientation-meeting led by Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) professors last Saturday, 24 May 2025, at Barangay San Antonio, Los Banos Laguna. The meeting marks the beginning of a collaborative project on bees and mosquitoes under the International University Social Responsibility (IUSR) Program that will take place in and involve community members from Barangay San Antonio. Set to commence in the first quarter of 2026, the project will explore ecological and public [...]

FMDS-UPOU and Kaohsiung Medical University hold initial meeting for joint bee and mosquito project under IUSR Program2025-05-27T09:22:11+08:00
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