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UPOU and UPRI to officially launch the Master of Climate and Disaster Resilience (MCDR) Program during the UPOU’s 31st Anniversary week celebration

2026-03-02T15:58:30+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI), proudly announces the official approval of the Master of Climate and Disaster Resilience (MCDR) Program by the UP Board of Regents during its 1405th meeting held on 29 January 2026. Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, together with FMDS Dean Finaflor F. Taylan, Secretary to the Faculty Lloyd Lyndel P. Simporios, support staff, and the proponents of MCDR The MCDR is a 34-unit, fully online graduate degree program designed to equip practitioners, planners, administrators, and [...]

UPOU and UPRI to officially launch the Master of Climate and Disaster Resilience (MCDR) Program during the UPOU’s 31st Anniversary week celebration2026-03-02T15:58:30+08:00

Sustainability by principle and in action through FMDS

2026-03-02T15:59:24+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is set for the upcoming UPOU 31st Anniversary celebration through the following schedule of activities. This year’s theme, “Weaving Intelligent Futures: Sustainability, Well-Being, Learning, and Intrapreneurship in the UPOU of Tomorrow,” finds fulfillment of the International University Social Responsibility (iUSR), by continuously seeking out opportunities wherein the university can contribute to the creation of sustainable communities, and the broader goal of sustainability. 55th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show In collaboration with the Los Banos Horticulture Society, Inc. (LBHS) and as part of UPOU’s [...]

Sustainability by principle and in action through FMDS2026-03-02T15:59:24+08:00

CODTL conducts research planning and workshop on Gen AI

2026-02-23T16:50:56+08:00

The Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) conducted a Research Planning and Workshop on 26 January 2026 at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Headquarters, Los Baños Laguna. The activity was organized by the CODTL Open and Digital Learning Research (ODLR) unit, headed by its Deputy Director, Professor Juliet Aleta R. Villanueva. It aimed to strengthen research planning and collaboration among CODTL staff in fulfillment of the CODTL Research Clusters/Areas and identified research projects. The morning session focused on research planning and featured small-group workshops on collaborative research teams and projects, facilitated by the [...]

CODTL conducts research planning and workshop on Gen AI2026-02-23T16:50:56+08:00

UPOU students & Local Government Unit of Daraga, Albay collaboration on enhancing Local Shelter Plan for 2026-2035

2026-02-23T11:53:12+08:00

Daraga, Albay- December, 2025 – In a collaborative effort under the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), students from the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program have co-developed the Local Shelter Plan (LSP) of the Municipality of Daraga, Albay, covering the period 2026-2035. This initiative is part of UPOU’s Pamayanan Urban Planning Studio, which aims to tackle pressing urbanization problems, such as the housing needs in one of the Philippines’ most hazard-prone areas, overshadowed by the majestic yet volatile Mayon Volcano. Background & Context The plan emerges at a crucial time, as Daraga, a first-class municipality in the Bicol [...]

UPOU students & Local Government Unit of Daraga, Albay collaboration on enhancing Local Shelter Plan for 2026-20352026-02-23T11:53:12+08:00

Connecting campuses across borders

2026-02-20T13:47:58+08:00

Chancellor Joane Serrano (center) with Roberto Figueroa, Jr. (fifth from left), Takayuki Konno (sixth from left), Eric Hawkinson (right), and students from the University of the Philippines Open University and Meisei University. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) reinforces its commitment to internationalized, technology-enabled education by continuously exploring future directions for global academic collaboration. UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano welcomed faculty members, students, and partners during the Blended Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Project with Japan-based MeiSei University. The activity marked the final phase of the COIL collaboration, bringing together students from the Bachelor of Arts in [...]

Connecting campuses across borders2026-02-20T13:47:58+08:00

QAO holds pre-EQR orientation for four UPOU degree programs

2026-02-24T15:55:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Quality Assurance Office (QAO) conducted the 6th Batch of Pre-External Quality Review (EQR) Program Chair Orientation on 19 February 2026. This orientation is part of its continuing preparations for the upcoming program assessments under the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) framework. The online orientation gathered the Program Chairs of four academic programs: the Associate in Arts (AA) program led by Asst. Prof. Joel L. De Castro; the Bachelor of Education Studies (BES) program led by Asst. Prof. Kimberly P. Florendo; the Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM) program led [...]

QAO holds pre-EQR orientation for four UPOU degree programs2026-02-24T15:55:33+08:00

UPOU and WMSU seal partnership for joint academic and technology-enabled initiatives

2026-02-19T13:42:12+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano (center), with (L–R): Ms. Lovelyn Petrasanta, Dr. Fuvie Roja-Bayot, Dr. Berhana Flores, Dr. Juvy Lizette Gervacio, Dr. Benigno Agapito Jr., Ms. Eleanor P. Manipol, and Ma’am Carmelita A. Orias. University (WMSU) held a ceremonial signing of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 16 February 2026 at the Audio-Visual Room of the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU and WMSU identified several potential areas of cooperation, including joint academic initiatives such as research and training, faculty and staff exchange programs, student exchange programs, consultancy and other technical services, as well as resource and information [...]

UPOU and WMSU seal partnership for joint academic and technology-enabled initiatives2026-02-19T13:42:12+08:00

UPOU Chancellor highlights digital education as foundation of “Smart Science” at BICCHR 2026

2026-02-18T16:47:24+08:00

The Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Dr. Joane V. Serrano, emphasized the role of digital education as a driving force behind responsible and sustainable scientific innovation during her keynote address at the virtual Bandung International Conference on Collaborative Health Research (BICCHR) 2026 organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy of Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) on 4 February 2026. Photo from the BICCHR 2026 official website. The conference, themed “Smart Science for Excellent Futures: Cosmetics, Biotechnology, and Digital Education,” brought together researchers and health professionals to examine interdisciplinary approaches to advancing research and practice. In her [...]

UPOU Chancellor highlights digital education as foundation of “Smart Science” at BICCHR 20262026-02-18T16:47:24+08:00

UPOU launches KMU International University Social Responsibility office

2026-02-23T16:50:17+08:00

Vice Chancellor Lacaste (2nd from right), Vice Chancellor Saludadez (3rd from right), with KMU delegates led by Professor Hsu (center), led the cutting of the ribbon for the UPOU Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) Office. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) formally launched the Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) Office on 5 February 2026 at the UPOU WCMP Building (Digital Futures Hub) in Los Baños, Laguna. The activity marked a significant milestone in UPOU’s sustained partnership with Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan. The KMU iUSR Office, established as [...]

UPOU launches KMU International University Social Responsibility office2026-02-23T16:50:17+08:00

Green light to sustainability: UPOU-ASEF partnership hold launch, roundtable discussion for PH Green Guide

2026-02-18T16:48:49+08:00

Distinguished guests from UP Open University (UPOU), Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), local art groups representatives, and other UP units take a commemorative photo with the attendees of the Green Guide for the Philippines Launching Event. Photo courtesy of UPOU Office of Public Affairs UP Open University, through the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), formally launches the 10th issue of the Creative Responses to Sustainability Series: Green Guide for the Philippines on 09 February 2026 at the UP Manila Museum of a [...]

Green light to sustainability: UPOU-ASEF partnership hold launch, roundtable discussion for PH Green Guide2026-02-18T16:48:49+08:00
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