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FICS Faculty Members Participate in Google APAC 2025

2025-05-13T14:35:20+08:00

Dr. Reinald Pugoy and Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, faculty members of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), actively participated in the “Gen AI at Work APAC 2025” event hosted by Google Workspace. Held at the Google Manila Office on 23 April 2025, this event showcased the transformative capabilities of Gemini with Google Workspace, emphasizing the future of AI-powered collaboration in professional settings. ​ The event featured immersive experiences such as the ‘Prompt Challenge’, Gemini-powered Photo Booth, and ‘NotebookLM Studio’, allowing attendees to interact firsthand with cutting-edge AI tools integrated into Gmail, [...]

FICS Faculty Members Participate in Google APAC 20252025-05-13T14:35:20+08:00

FICS Graduate Research Presented at the 2025 QRM Conference

2025-05-13T14:24:37+08:00

Two graduates of the Doctor of Communication (DComm) program—Dr. Francis Raymond Calbay and Dr. Evelyn Perez—and one graduate of the Master of Development Communication (MDC) program—Mr. Lee Troy Calimlim—presented their graduate research at the 2025 Qualitative Research in Management and Organization (QRM) Conference. The conference took place from 15-17 April 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. All three researchers were mentored and co-authored by Dr. Jean Saludadez, Professor and Chair of the DComm Program at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS). They presented papers based on the methodology of their respective dissertations and thesis. Dr. Calbay’s paper, The Organizational Import of [...]

FICS Graduate Research Presented at the 2025 QRM Conference2025-05-13T14:24:37+08:00

UPOU & SIPAG Pagsanjan Explores a May 2025 Produce Fair For Farmers & Entrepreneurs

2025-04-25T13:03:48+08:00

UPOU and SIPAG Pagsanjan during the exploratory meeting on 8 April 2025. (L-R: Maryjane Reodanga, Dona Lyn Piamonte, Noreen Alazada, Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan, Mr. Emilio Climaco, Dr. Ferdinand Maquito, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Vanessa Autor, Tiffany Catbagan and Raizza Alforja) The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Samahan ng Paggugulayan sa Pagsanjan (SIPAG) Pagsanjan held an exploratory meeting on 8 April 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters to discuss a potential collaborative project aimed at supporting farmers and entrepreneurs through a community-based produce fair. The project, dubbed OUgnayan (Open University na [...]

UPOU & SIPAG Pagsanjan Explores a May 2025 Produce Fair For Farmers & Entrepreneurs2025-04-25T13:03:48+08:00

FICS Participates in 2025 UPOU QAO Strategic Planning Workshop

2025-05-13T14:06:53+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) participated in the 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop organized by the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 22–23 April 2025. The hybrid event was held at the Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. Dr. Emely Amoloza, FICS Quality Assurance Officer, and Ms. Maria Paula Bautista, FICS Quality Assurance Staff, represented FICS. The two-day activity brought together quality assurance officers and staff from various academic and administrative units to collaboratively shape the direction of the university’s quality assurance efforts for the [...]

FICS Participates in 2025 UPOU QAO Strategic Planning Workshop2025-05-13T14:06:53+08:00

UPOU FMDS Faculty and Staff Presented Research Initiatives at the 3rd WILLS

2025-05-08T13:03:25+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty and staff presented their research at the 3rd World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2025 held at the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Kyoto, Japan. This year’s conference was co-organized by the UPOU, The Future Hub’s of KUFS, and The Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Japan Association for Language Teaching. During session 3, short talks, of Day 2, eight (8) FMDS research papers were presented. Assistant Professor [...]

UPOU FMDS Faculty and Staff Presented Research Initiatives at the 3rd WILLS2025-05-08T13:03:25+08:00

DLUP Students Collaborate with LGU-Cuenca in Crafting Fully Compliant Comprehensive Development Plan

2025-05-08T10:56:07+08:00

Students enrolled in P210.1 (Urban Planning Workshop) under the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), made a significant impact in local governance as they collaborated with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cuenca, Batangas in the formulation of its Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) during the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2024-2025. This partnership was part of the Pamayanan Urban Planning Studio, which operationalizes the P210.1 course and engages students in the actual preparation of planning outputs in collaboration with local government units, academic [...]

DLUP Students Collaborate with LGU-Cuenca in Crafting Fully Compliant Comprehensive Development Plan2025-05-08T10:56:07+08:00

ISTaR Labs Hosts Weekly Blender Workshops

2025-05-13T13:54:00+08:00

The Immersive Spatial Technologies and Realities (ISTaR) Labs of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), led by Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., is hosting a series of Blender software workshops facilitated by Lab Prefect John Orbe. Held every Tuesday, these sessions offer a flexible learning format, with lab members able to join virtually or on-site. As an introductory course, the program features guided instruction and hands-on exercises tailored for beginners to provide the team with a strong foundation in 3D design. The workshop is designed as a collective mentorship to enable students, artists, and researchers to share their approaches in [...]

ISTaR Labs Hosts Weekly Blender Workshops2025-05-13T13:54:00+08:00

UPOU attends UP OVPLA’s Training on Administrative Cases for Personnel

2025-04-14T16:21:04+08:00

(From left to right) Mr. Michael Lagaya; Atty. Ofelia Leaño, Ms. Rubielita Gata-Parcon, Ms. Donnalyn Piamonte, Mx. Gina Roa, Chancellor Joane Serrano, Ms. Joy Abigail Rebulanan, Asst. Prof. Ruth B. Rodriguez, Ms. Wyomia Pradas, and OVPLA staff members. Adhering to uphold the highest standards of administrative justice, UP Open University attended the UP System’s comprehensive training program for Disciplinary Committee members provided by the UP Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs last 2-4 April 2025 at the Malcolm Hall of UP Diliman in Quezon City.  The training aimed to equip and empower the UP units’ [...]

UPOU attends UP OVPLA’s Training on Administrative Cases for Personnel2025-04-14T16:21:04+08:00

FICS Welcomes Young Learners to the Open Studio at Galeria Sinag

2025-05-09T16:20:36+08:00

On Monday, 31 March 2025, 18 Grade 4 to 6 students from Gateway Integrated Christian Academy, Inc. visited the Open Studio at Galeria Sinag to learn about the work of Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Artist-in-Residence, Carlo Dimaano. A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidate at UP Diliman, Mr. Dimaano has been in residence at the University of the Philippines Open University since February to work on his thesis. Upon arrival at Galeria Sinag, the teachers and young learners were given a brief overview of the UP Open University and the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) [...]

FICS Welcomes Young Learners to the Open Studio at Galeria Sinag2025-05-09T16:20:36+08:00

Thanksgiving and Turnover Ceremony Marks New Chapter in FICS Leadership

2025-05-09T16:14:15+08:00

Members of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. as the incumbent dean in a turnover ceremony on 2 April 2025. The event began with a warm welcome message from outgoing Dean, Dr. Diego S. Maranan, recognizing the hard work of the faculty and staff during his tenure. This was followed by a heartfelt tribute to FICS Professor Melinda D.P. Bandalaria for her nine years of service as Chancellor of the university. Former Dean Maranan, along with Assoc. Prof. Ria Mae H. Borromeo, [...]

Thanksgiving and Turnover Ceremony Marks New Chapter in FICS Leadership2025-05-09T16:14:15+08:00
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