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UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner

2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

On October 9, 2025, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan — the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) further solidified its international collaborations through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Lai Pen Yuan Cultural Foundation and iNG Stingless Bee Ltd. In her message, Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano highlighted that the signing of the two MOUs symbolizes more than formal agreements—it represents the collective spirit of “Taiwanihan,” a shared commitment between the Philippines and Taiwan to advance education, sustainability, and cultural understanding. Chancellor Serrano also introduced two key initiatives arising from these partnerships: joint academic and cultural programs with [...]

UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum

2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00

On 10 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) presented its global vision and concrete actions on International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) through the iUSR Forum organized by Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.During the forum, UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano delivered an insightful presentation titled “iUSR: Expanding from Regional Cooperation to Global Impact.” In her talk, Chancellor Serrano emphasized the UPOU’s commitment to advancing social responsibility in higher education through open and distance e-learning, collaborative innovation, and transformative partnerships that respond to global challenges. She also highlighted the importance of expanding and strengthening educational partnerships between [...]

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00

New iUSR and VINTA Office at Kaohsiung Medical University to Serve as a Hub for Shared Learning, Growth, and Social Responsibility

2025-10-21T08:33:51+08:00

On 9 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) formally launched the UPOU International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) - University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) Office at the Kaohsiung Medical University campus, a milestone for enhanced academic partnership between Taiwan and the Philippines. UPOU iUSR and VINTA Office nameplates in Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano was joined by KMU Vice Presidents Yeou-Lih Huang and Fan-Hao Chou, Chairman Chao-Hsien Lai of the Lai Pen Yuan Cultural Foundation, and Dr. Chia-Yen [...]

New iUSR and VINTA Office at Kaohsiung Medical University to Serve as a Hub for Shared Learning, Growth, and Social Responsibility2025-10-21T08:33:51+08:00

UPOU Forges Multiple Partnerships Achieving SDGs at the IFSS 2025

2025-10-17T16:29:08+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) forged several partnerships towards advancing sustainability and promoting collaboration across sectors during the International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS) 2025 held at Negros Residences, Bacolod City, Philippines, on 17 September 2025. UPOU formalized three significant collaborations that strengthen the link between academe, industry, government, and communities in the pursuit of circularity, renewability, and regenerative futures. IFSS 2025 serves as a premier platform for multi-sectoral convergence on food systems transformation in the Philippines. Building on the success of its previous editions in 2015 and 2024, the forum deepens the conversation on sustainability [...]

UPOU Forges Multiple Partnerships Achieving SDGs at the IFSS 20252025-10-17T16:29:08+08:00

UPOU and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital Partner to Advance Global Nursing Education

2025-10-17T14:59:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has entered into a partnership with Capital Health – Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that opens new global pathways for nursing education and professional development. Through this collaboration, Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) students from UPOU will have the opportunity to complete their clinical practicum and preceptorship at SRH’s world-class rehabilitation facilities—the first arrangement of its kind in the Middle East. Under the mentorship of SRH’s multidisciplinary healthcare team, students will gain hands-on clinical experience and exposure to international standards [...]

UPOU and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital Partner to Advance Global Nursing Education2025-10-17T14:59:07+08:00

UPOU FMDS to Formally Launch PILLS as Research Mentoring Hub

2025-10-17T14:45:48+08:00

In line with its continuing efforts to promote innovative and sustainable policy research and learning initiatives, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), will be organizing an upcoming hybrid webinar entitled “Launching of the FMDS Mentoring Hub”. This initiative is part of the FMDS’ Research Convo, scheduled on 23 October 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna and via Zoom. This launching event marks the initial steps in the formal establishment of the research groups of Policy Innovation and [...]

UPOU FMDS to Formally Launch PILLS as Research Mentoring Hub2025-10-17T14:45:48+08:00

UPOU and LGU Los Baños Partner to Advance Education, Research, and Local Development

2025-10-17T13:01:55+08:00

Mayor Nocon (3rd from left) and UPOU Chancellor Serrano (4th from left) hold the signed Memorandum of Agreement between the Local Government of Los Baños and UPOU, joined by LGU Administrator Atty. Tiongson Jr., FMDS Dean Taylan, and other witnesses from both institutions. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Municipal Government of Los Baños (LGU-LB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 6 October 2025 at the 3rd Floor Mayor’s Conference Room of the Los Baños Municipal Hall. The signing was led by Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Chancellor of UPOU, and Hon. Neil Andrew N. [...]

UPOU and LGU Los Baños Partner to Advance Education, Research, and Local Development2025-10-17T13:01:55+08:00

FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 2025

2025-10-13T16:32:25+08:00

L-R: Asst. Prof. Lei Kristoffer Lactuan, Asst. Prof. Roda Tajon, Asst. Prof. Shaira Tanay, Asst. Prof. Luisa Gelisan, Dr. Myra Almodiel, and Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr. Faculty members from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) presented their research at the Speech Communication Conference 2025, held from 9-10 October 2025 at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños. With the theme “On Speaking Terms: Enabling Encounters, Engaging Communities,” the conference brought together scholars, practitioners, and educators to explore how communication evolves across disciplines, technologies, and communities. [...]

FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 20252025-10-13T16:32:25+08:00

UPOU and DHSUD Forge Partnership to Strengthen Capacity-Building for Urban Planners

2025-10-13T16:10:34+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has formalized a partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance capacity-building programs for planners and technical staff nationwide. Representing UPOU during the ceremonial signing was Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano, with Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), serving as witness. Also present from UPOU were Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol, Program Chair of the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program; Ms. Dona Lyn Piamonte, University Extension Associate II; and [...]

UPOU and DHSUD Forge Partnership to Strengthen Capacity-Building for Urban Planners2025-10-13T16:10:34+08:00

UPOU CODTL Congratulates Batch 1, Tier 1 Course Completers

2025-10-13T15:33:17+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), extends its congratulations to all course completers of Batch 1, Tier 1 of the microcourse for the UPOU Faculty, REPS, and affiliates. Participants came from all three Faculties of Study (FoS), and the role distribution differs across units. Completers earn a digital badge for every microcourse completed. Each badge contains verifiable metadata- such as the issuer, criteria, relevant competencies and supporting evidence. In addition to digital badges, certificates will be issued to recognize successful completion of the Basic Online Course Design and Facilitation [...]

UPOU CODTL Congratulates Batch 1, Tier 1 Course Completers2025-10-13T15:33:17+08:00
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