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FICS Faculty Members Strengthen Data Privacy Skills at UP Data Sharing Workshop

2025-06-16T15:58:19+08:00

Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, Asst. Prof. Mary Kristene Clariño, and Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) participated in the Technical De-identification and Open Data Publishing Training-Workshop held on 19–20 May 2025, at the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries, UP Diliman. The intensive two-day workshop gathered around 60 participants from across the UP System and its Constituent Universities (CUs), including research project leaders, data protection officers, open data advocates, and data custodians. The training equipped attendees with vital skills in data anonymization, data transformation, risk assessment, and ethical open data publishing—all essential [...]

FICS Faculty Members Strengthen Data Privacy Skills at UP Data Sharing Workshop2025-06-16T15:58:19+08:00

UPOU Joins UP External Quality Assurance Clinic Batch 3

2025-05-22T11:00:12+08:00

UPOU participants during the UP EQA Clinic Batch 3. (L-R:) Ms. Maria Paula Bautista, Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan, Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol, Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, Dr. Shari Eunice San Pablo, Asst. Prof. Ma. Lourdes Jarabe, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, Asst. Prof. Leo Mendel Rosario, Assoc. Prof. Myra Almodiel, Asst. Prof. Hannah May Rosario, and Asst. Prof. Joel de Castro. Faculty and staff from UP Open University (UPOU) participated in the third batch of the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Clinic organized by the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic [...]

UPOU Joins UP External Quality Assurance Clinic Batch 32025-05-22T11:00:12+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MR&DM Student Presents Paper at International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management 2025

2025-05-23T11:15:14+08:00

Mr. Joe Anthony P. Claus, a student from the Master of Research and Development Management (MR&DM) program at the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), recently presented his research at the International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management 2025 held at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on May 16–18, 2025. The study, titled “Surfacing R&D in the Legislative Process: An Ethnomethodological Analysis of the Journal of Proceedings of a City Government’s Committee Hearing on an Agricultural Ordinance,” was accepted under the Agriculture Resources and Economics track. Out of more than 220 submitted abstracts, [...]

UPOU-FMDS MR&DM Student Presents Paper at International Conference on Agriculture and Plantation Management 20252025-05-23T11:15:14+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Let’s Talk it Over Tackles the People’s Agenda for the 2025 Midterm National Elections

2025-05-20T17:31:18+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), recently hosted a Let’s Talk it Over on “Hugot ng Bayan Muli para sa Halalan: Pinalalim na Talakayan Ukol sa “Agenda” ng Bayan para sa National Elections 2025”, on 09 May 2025 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and via Zoom. The event aimed to raise awareness about critical concerns that citizens should reflect on as they choose their leaders in the election. In particular, the forum centered on priority agenda areas and voter concerns—ranging from illegal campaign practices and election automation to public health, community resilience, [...]

UPOU-FMDS Let’s Talk it Over Tackles the People’s Agenda for the 2025 Midterm National Elections2025-05-20T17:31:18+08:00

UP VINTA: Bringing UP Education to Filipinos Abroad

2025-07-15T15:19:09+08:00

Almost every Filipino has a family member or friend working abroad --- whether as a professional, machine operator, sales worker, caregiver, or domestic helper. And every family that an OFW supports is one less Filipino household in need.  According to the Philippines Statistics Authority, the number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as of 2023 was recorded at 2.16 million. Their remittances from OFWs amounted to ₱238.63 billion, underscoring their vital contribution to the Philippine economy. Every OFW who earns more creates a ripple effect that benefits not only their families but also the rest of the country.  But how [...]

UP VINTA: Bringing UP Education to Filipinos Abroad2025-07-15T15:19:09+08:00

UP Open University and Philippine Marine Corps Explore Collaboration on Immersive Learning Technologies

2025-05-22T13:50:10+08:00

A benchmarking meeting between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was held on 19 May 2025, at the Sandbox, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The visit focused on potential collaborations in immersive learning and military education, with the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) leading the discussions. The UPOU delegation was led by Dean Roberto Figueroa Jr., accompanied by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, who heads the program development of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies’ (FICS) initiatives on massive open online courses (MOOCs) and microcredential programs. Joining them were Assistant [...]

UP Open University and Philippine Marine Corps Explore Collaboration on Immersive Learning Technologies2025-05-22T13:50:10+08:00

FICS Faculty Member Leads DA-PCAF Training on Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture

2025-05-26T17:29:11+08:00

Baguio City, Philippines – Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr., Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and current Program Chair of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS), was invited by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to serve as Resource Speaker and Evaluator for a specialized training course aimed at enhancing digital literacy, social media engagement, and policy advocacy in the agriculture sector. The training, conducted under the Capstone Project “Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture: Enhancing Youth Engagement [...]

FICS Faculty Member Leads DA-PCAF Training on Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture2025-05-26T17:29:11+08:00

UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers

2025-05-16T16:19:09+08:00

The newly appointed 2025 Quality Assurance Office (QAO) team, led by QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes In line with the university’s administrative transition this year, the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) proudly introduces its new team members, all committed to upholding the institution’s standards of excellence. With the recent appointment of the new Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, PhD, a fresh vision for continuous improvement and strategic development is being set into motion, with Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, serving as the director of QAO. Joining her are the newly appointed officers and current staff, [...]

UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers2025-05-16T16:19:09+08:00

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)

2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

As the demand for accessible, high-quality education continues to grow, Open University 5 (OU5) stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in learning. Designed to meet the evolving needs of students, professionals, and lifelong learners, OU5 is a group of 5 five open universities in Southeast Asia built on a foundation of inclusivity, innovation, and academic excellence. With a flexible curriculum, cutting-edge digital platforms, and a commitment to empowering individuals regardless of location or background, OU5 redefines what it means to pursue higher education. Through its dynamic approach, the university fosters a learning environment where knowledge is not [...]

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

UPOU Meets with Kaohsiung Medical University for UP VINTA, IUSR

2025-05-20T16:35:40+08:00

(L-R:) Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol, Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dr. Chai-Lin Kao, and Professor Yong-Chao Su On 02 May 2025, a team of UPOU officials led by UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, met with Kaohsiung Medical University’s officials to strengthen collaborations and explore other possibilities under the UP VINTA program, the International University Social Responsibility (IUSR), and other internationalization initiatives. Dr. Taylan and Dr. Serrano discuss partnership opportunities with Vice President Kao. The UP system, through UPOU, promotes the uplifting, upskilling, and reskilling of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) through the UP Ventures [...]

UPOU Meets with Kaohsiung Medical University for UP VINTA, IUSR2025-05-20T16:35:40+08:00
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