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FICS Dean serves as guest speaker at Nihongo Fiesta 2026

2026-03-05T16:32:51+08:00

Further advancing its commitment to internationalization and cultural dialogue, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the Nihongo Fiesta 2026 held on 28 February 2026 at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Assoc. Prof. Roberto Figueroa Jr., Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), served as guest speaker during the 53rd Nihongo Speech Contest, one of its most anticipated highlights. In his address titled “糸 (Ito): The Invisible Thread That Weaves Hearts Across Borders,” Dean Figueroa the transformative power of foreign language learning as a bridge toward empathy, collaboration, and global understanding. He highlighted how intercultural communication resonates with [...]

FICS Dean serves as guest speaker at Nihongo Fiesta 20262026-03-05T16:32:51+08:00

UPOU to launch VINTAlakayan Pilot Episode on 7 March

2026-03-05T16:41:23+08:00

VINTAlakayan Episode 1 will feature Asst. Prof. LJ Saludadez and Dr. Max Maquito. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the UP VINTA (Ventures for International and Transformative Academia) program, will officially launch VINTAlakayan Episode 1 on 7 March 2026, 10:00 AM PHT via the UPOU Facebook Page. The inaugural episode centers on migration, integration, and the everyday experiences of Filipinos in Japan. Titled “The Wabi-sabi of the Less Trodden Path,” the episode will feature Dr. Ferdinand “Max” C. Maquito with Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean D. Saludadez, UPOU Assistant to the Chancellor for VINTA as the [...]

UPOU to launch VINTAlakayan Pilot Episode on 7 March2026-03-05T16:41:23+08:00

UPOU, partners launch 9th phase of CEPDeL to strengthen teacher development in Mauban, Quezon

2026-03-04T15:23:18+08:00

UPOU officials with representatives from the Department of Education – Quezon, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mauban, Quezon Power Limited (QPL), UPOU Foundation Inc. (UPOUFI), and the teacher-scholars. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) formally launched the ninth phase of the Continuing Education Program through Distance eLearning (CEPDeL-TDP9) on 2 March 2026 at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The program is implemented in partnership with the Department of Education – Quezon, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mauban, Quezon Power, Limited (QPL), and UPOU Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI). The initiative continues its [...]

UPOU, partners launch 9th phase of CEPDeL to strengthen teacher development in Mauban, Quezon2026-03-04T15:23:18+08:00

QAO celebrates 3rd anniversary with QA launch and QA booth

2026-03-04T14:30:36+08:00

(L-R, 4th onward) Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), with Prof. Jean Saludadez, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration; Prof. Joane Serrano, UPOU Chancellor; Prof. Alyssa Peleo-Alampay, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (Quality Assurance) of the UP System; and Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, during the QA Launch: TalaQAyan 2025 and the Display of UP and UPOU Quality Policies. The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its third anniversary on 27 February 2026 with two [...]

QAO celebrates 3rd anniversary with QA launch and QA booth2026-03-04T14:30:36+08:00

UPOU chapter highlights employee welfare at 2026 AUPAEU general assembly

2026-03-04T16:04:06+08:00

The All U.P. Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU) – UPOU Chapter joined academic sectors across the University of the Philippines system for the 2026 General Assembly (GA) held on February 26–27, 2026, at the Benito Sy Auditorium, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Under the theme “Unyonista, Sumulong, Manindigan: Labanan ang Korapsyon, Itaguyod ang Nakabubuhay na Sahod, Trabaho at Karapatan,” the chapter highlighted its organizational growth and presented its agenda for employee welfare. During the Ulat Balangay (Chapter Reports), Dr. Connie Habito, member of the UPOU Chapter Board of Directors, presented the chapter’s landmark achievements on behalf of President Dr. Queenie Ridulme. [...]

UPOU chapter highlights employee welfare at 2026 AUPAEU general assembly2026-03-04T16:04:06+08:00

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
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