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UPOU and TLAGC Forge Partnership During UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Cambodia

2025-12-27T13:45:38+08:00

A new partnership was celebrated between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Teachers’ Learning Action Guild in Cambodia (TLAGC) during the UP VINTA Learning Caravan at the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh. This collaboration highlights their shared commitment to empowering Filipino educators and professionals abroad through quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing was accompanied by messages from key representatives of both institutions. UPOU Chancellor, Prof. Joane V. Serrano delivered a heartfelt message on behalf of the university, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in fostering accessible learning opportunities. “Today, we take [...]

UPOU and TLAGC Forge Partnership During UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Cambodia2025-12-27T13:45:38+08:00

UPOU FMDS Through the MPM Program Partners with the UP Diliman NCPAG Grit Labs Participation in the ICARE

2025-12-18T17:24:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS), through the Master of Public Management (MPM) Program, teamed up with the Governance Reform, Innovation, and Transformation Research Laboratories (GRIT Labs) of the UP Diliman National College of Public Administration and Governance (UPD NCPAG) in the ongoing Interdisciplinary Conference on Accountability, Reform, and Engagement (ICARE) 2025 and the launch of the ICARE Consortium on 9-11 December 2025.  The Consortium aims to serve as a watchdog, a think-and-do network, and a community of practice committed to advancing integrity, accountability, and reform in Philippine governance. The opening activities [...]

UPOU FMDS Through the MPM Program Partners with the UP Diliman NCPAG Grit Labs Participation in the ICARE2025-12-18T17:24:10+08:00

UPOU Searches for Next Dean of the Faculty of Education

2025-12-17T13:32:09+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the duly constituted Search Committee, has officially opened the Call for Nominations for the next Dean of the Faculty of Education (FEd). Issued on 15 December 2025, the call invites nominations from across and beyond the UP community, underscoring UPOU’s commitment to a transparent, participatory, and merit-based leadership selection process. The Search Committee is chaired by Prof. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and includes representatives from the faculty, REPS, administrative staff, students, and the Office of the UP President. Who May Be Nominated and Who May Nominate Nominees for the deanship must [...]

UPOU Searches for Next Dean of the Faculty of Education2025-12-17T13:32:09+08:00

ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in Baguio

2026-01-08T10:02:48+08:00

Professor Emeritus Dr. Alexander G. Flor (center left), together with the ISRGA22-2024 research team, closes the 4th Project Coordination Meeting in UP Baguio with a commemorative photo. UPOU-FICS, together with the seven UP constituent units (CU), discussed the research team’s remaining deliverables during its 4th Project Coordination Meeting last 20-23 November 2025 in Baguio as it approached project completion. UP ISC Research Project ISRGA22-2024 explores the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing in higher education, especially in terms of curricula, pedagogy, delivery, and assessment. In its routine meeting, Principal Investigator Dr. Alexander G. Flor shared the [...]

ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in Baguio2026-01-08T10:02:48+08:00

Alumni Orientation Held for New UPOU Graduates

2026-01-06T17:01:40+08:00

As part of the activities of the 29th Commencement Exercises of the UP Open University (UPOU), the Office of Public Affairs led an alumni orientation for the UPOU Class of 2025 on 5 December 2025.  Catering to graduates from each of UPOU Faculties of Study, the orientation aimed to strengthen alumni engagement by introducing available alumni organizations, encouraging participation in programs, and fostering lasting connections with the institution and fellow alumni.  (Clockwise from top left): Ms. Patricia Balon, UPAA Secretariat; Mr. Jonathan Bernabe, UPOUAAI Treasurer; Ms. Hyacinth Celzo, UPOUAAI Member of the Board; and Ms. Anna Cañas-Llamas from [...]

Alumni Orientation Held for New UPOU Graduates2026-01-06T17:01:40+08:00

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

UPOU FMDS Project Team Participates in the 2025 Philippine Permaculture Convergence

2025-12-18T16:40:33+08:00

The project team for the DOST-funded project entitled “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the AANR Sectors” of the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) participated in this year’s Philippine Permaculture Convergence held on 27–30 November 2025. The project is currently led by Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan. Representing the project were Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores, UPOU Senior Lecturer, Maryjane Reondanga, FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. caretaker, Tiffany Catbagan, and Raizza Anna Alforja, Project Staff. Their attendance formed part of the project’s continuing efforts to deepen its [...]

UPOU FMDS Project Team Participates in the 2025 Philippine Permaculture Convergence2025-12-18T16:40:33+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
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