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FICS Opens 1st Quarter MeetUPs with Session on Short-Form Videos for Development

2025-05-09T16:10:04+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) kicked off its first quarterly MeetUPs for 2025 with a session on “Short-Form Videos for Development,” held on March 25 at the Sandbox, UPOU Headquarters, and via Zoom. Serving as the resource speaker was Ms. Maria Andrea Bodaño, FICS Project Staff and Research Associate, who shared insights on producing compelling short-form videos for development. The event was attended by FICS administrative staff, REPS and faculty members in a hybrid setup. Ms. Bodaño opened the session with a creative icebreaker featuring popular reels, [...]

FICS Opens 1st Quarter MeetUPs with Session on Short-Form Videos for Development2025-05-09T16:10:04+08:00

UPOU Signs MOA with the Philippine Public Health Association

2025-04-04T15:48:41+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Public Health Association (PPHA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 2 April 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  This MOA aims to enhance partnerships in public health education, research, and professional development through collaboration, advocacy, resource sharing, and internship opportunities. The principal signatories were Dr. Joane V. Serrano, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Myra Oruga, Program Chair for the Master of International Health and representing Dr. Aurora V. Lacaste, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management [...]

UPOU Signs MOA with the Philippine Public Health Association2025-04-04T15:48:41+08:00

Flower and Garden Show Opens at UPOU Community Hub

2025-04-14T15:49:58+08:00

The Los Baños Horticulture Society Inc. (LBHSI), in partnership with the UP Open University (UPOU), officially opened the Flower and Garden Show with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 3 April 2025 at the Community Hub, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The event was graced by LBHSI President Vernie Valdez-Lucero, UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano, former UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jean Saludadez, and Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean Finaflor Taylan. Other UPOU officials, faculty members, and staff were also in attendance, along with merchants and LBHSI members. In her welcome remarks, LBHSI [...]

Flower and Garden Show Opens at UPOU Community Hub2025-04-14T15:49:58+08:00

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS

2025-04-04T17:02:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) has appointed Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. as the new Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP Open University (UPOU) during its 1397th meeting on 27 February 2025. His term will commence on 1 April 2025, succeeding Dr. Diego Maranan. Dean Figueroa brings extensive experience in both academic and administrative leadership. He previously served as Program Director of the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) research program and Deputy Director for Open and Digital Learning Research (ODLR) at the Center for Open and Distance Teaching and Learning (CODTL), [...]

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS2025-04-04T17:02:10+08:00

FMDS’ MIH Program Holds Roundtable Discussion on Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials

2025-04-14T11:52:15+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently organized a Roundtable Discussion (RTD) through its Master of International Health (MIH) program for the Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials. Held at the Audio Visual Room at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, on 26 March 2025, the RTD aimed to gather insights and stakeholder perspectives on developing microcredential courses focused on lifestyle disease management. These courses—Foundations of Lifestyle Diseases Management, Lifestyle Interventions in Disease Management, and Patient-Centered Care and Holistic Approach—are part of the MicroCASA project, which seeks to enhance [...]

FMDS’ MIH Program Holds Roundtable Discussion on Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials2025-04-14T11:52:15+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off New Leadership Term with Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop

2025-04-14T12:46:40+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its new leadership term under the leadership of Associate Professor Finaflor Taylan, the newly appointed Dean of FMDS, with a productive Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop held on 27 March 2025 at the Academic Residences (AR) Cafeteria, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The workshop brought together FMDS faculty and staff to review existing UPOU and FMDS frameworks, plans, and directions and other relevant literatures, to surface ideas and general directions and priorities that can be considered for the creation of FMDS’ vision [...]

UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off New Leadership Term with Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop2025-04-14T12:46:40+08:00

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS

2025-05-09T16:00:26+08:00

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) has appointed Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. as the new Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP Open University (UPOU) during its 1397th meeting on 27 February 2025. His term will commence on 1 April 2025, succeeding Dr. Diego Maranan. Dean Figueroa brings extensive experience in both academic and administrative leadership. He previously served as Program Director of the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) research program and Deputy Director for Open and Digital Learning Research (ODLR) at the Center for Open and Distance Teaching and Learning (CODTL), [...]

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS2025-05-09T16:00:26+08:00

UPOU FMDS and SGRA Tackles What’s up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study at KKK44

2025-04-14T13:07:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) jointly organized with Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) of the Atsumi International Foundation (AISF) in collaboration with SUS 304 (Managing Sustainability Transitions) Students (2nd Semester, AY 2024-2025) conducted lectures for the 44th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on What’s Up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study last 20 March 2025 via Zoom. The seminar was held in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Quality Education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, Ph.D., the first speaker who spearheaded the [...]

UPOU FMDS and SGRA Tackles What’s up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study at KKK442025-04-14T13:07:33+08:00

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU

2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

The Caraga State University (CSU) conducted a benchmarking visit to the UP Open University (UPOU) on 25 March 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Newly appointed Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, welcomed the visitors, led by Dr. Ruth E. Sanchez, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The CSU delegation included Ms. Janine S. Gelaga, Associate Dean; Mr. Mark Vincent Vergara, Chair for Communication; Dr. Desiree Gonzales, Chair for Social Work; Ms. Connie Fern Mirana, Chair for Sociology; Ms. Loressa Paguta, Chair for Psychology; Dr. Rustum Salva, Research Coordinator; [...]

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age

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

Creatives are now gaining traction in the digital spac, creating innovative business models and reaching far more suppliers and customers than their traditional counterparts. To understand their entrepreneurial environment, the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) invited a leading industry player to discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital entrepreneurship in its latest Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) episode.  UPLB Alumni and Chief Playmaker of Balaiwari Immersive & Gaming Experiences, Gian Carlo de Jesus, headlines the episode on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Space. De Jesus shared his experiences and knowledge on creating profitable [...]

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age2025-03-27T17:14:03+08:00
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