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Alumni Orientation Held for New UPOU Graduates

2026-01-06T17:01:40+08:00

As part of the activities of the 29th Commencement Exercises of the UP Open University (UPOU), the Office of Public Affairs led an alumni orientation for the UPOU Class of 2025 on 5 December 2025.  Catering to graduates from each of UPOU Faculties of Study, the orientation aimed to strengthen alumni engagement by introducing available alumni organizations, encouraging participation in programs, and fostering lasting connections with the institution and fellow alumni.  (Clockwise from top left): Ms. Patricia Balon, UPAA Secretariat; Mr. Jonathan Bernabe, UPOUAAI Treasurer; Ms. Hyacinth Celzo, UPOUAAI Member of the Board; and Ms. Anna Cañas-Llamas from [...]

Alumni Orientation Held for New UPOU Graduates2026-01-06T17:01:40+08:00

UPOU’s 29th Commencement: A Historic First at the UPOU International Convention Center

2025-12-12T15:03:07+08:00

On 6 December 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held its 29th Commencement Exercises—a landmark moment as the ceremony was hosted for the first time at the newly opened UPOU International Convention Center (ICC) in Los Baños, Laguna.  The event marked another significant first: it was the inaugural commencement rites under UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, who assumed office in March 2025, and University Registrar Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, who took office in July 2025. For many graduates, this gathering was also their first opportunity to set foot on UPOU grounds, meet their professors in person, and [...]

UPOU’s 29th Commencement: A Historic First at the UPOU International Convention Center2025-12-12T15:03:07+08:00

Over 100 Filipinos in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Embrace Learning Opportunities Through UP Open University

2025-12-11T12:57:53+08:00

Over 100 overseas Filipinos in Phnom Penh gathered on 29–30 November 2025 as the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) launched the UP VINTA program, offering information sessions, consultations, and pathways for further study. The two-day caravan became a lively gathering of OFWs eager to learn about UPOU’s academic offerings, explore flexible learning opportunities, and engage with the Filipino community abroad. The UP VINTA engagement kicked off on 29 November 2025 with the opening of the UPOU booth during the Service Caravan and 17th Multi-Agency Service Mission in Phnom Penh. The booth quickly attracted OFWs eager to inquire and [...]

Over 100 Filipinos in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Embrace Learning Opportunities Through UP Open University2025-12-11T12:57:53+08:00

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition

2025-12-11T10:29:24+08:00

A Master of Information Systems (MIS) student from the UP Open University (UPOU) recently led her team to international recognition at both the APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025 in Bangkok and the Huawei Cloud AI Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. As an MIS student applying a balance of technical skills and strategic thinking, Darmae Tan served as team leader, product ideator, and the initiator who formed the team behind CreditPass, an AI-powered credit capacity system designed to make financial assessment more inclusive. Conceived by Tan as part of her growing expertise in MIS, CreditPass uses alternative data and psychometric [...]

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition2025-12-11T10:29:24+08:00

UPOU FMDS Project Team Participates in the 2025 Philippine Permaculture Convergence

2025-12-18T16:40:33+08:00

The project team for the DOST-funded project entitled “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the AANR Sectors” of the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) participated in this year’s Philippine Permaculture Convergence held on 27–30 November 2025. The project is currently led by Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan. Representing the project were Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores, UPOU Senior Lecturer, Maryjane Reondanga, FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. caretaker, Tiffany Catbagan, and Raizza Anna Alforja, Project Staff. Their attendance formed part of the project’s continuing efforts to deepen its [...]

UPOU FMDS Project Team Participates in the 2025 Philippine Permaculture Convergence2025-12-18T16:40:33+08:00

Jakarta-Based UPOU Student Shares Experience with Open and Distance e-Learning in the UPOU Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, Indonesia

2025-12-04T16:22:38+08:00

A UPOU learner based in Indonesia shared his experience with Open and Distance e-Learning during the UP VINTA Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, which gathered 86 Overseas Filipinos onsite and online. Mr. Jhobal Sebarrotin, who previously completed UPOU’s Professional Teaching Certification (PTC) program, shared about how ODeL enabled him to qualify for and successfully pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). He is now pursuing the Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) program, which he describes as deeply relevant and transformative for his academic progression and professional growth. He emphasized that UPOU’s programs have helped not only in enhancing his knowledge, but [...]

Jakarta-Based UPOU Student Shares Experience with Open and Distance e-Learning in the UPOU Hybrid Learning Caravan in Jakarta, Indonesia2025-12-04T16:22:38+08:00

UPOU and Council for the Welfare of Children Formalize Partnership to Advance Child Rights and Governance

2025-12-04T08:24:48+08:00

L-R: Ms. Julie Ann Belen, CWC Planning Officer; Usec. Angelo Tapales, Executive Director V of CWC; Dr. Joane V. Serrano, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), together with the UPOU Faculty and Staff and CWC Delegates The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) officially sealed their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremonial signing held on 1 December 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The event brought together key representatives from UPOU, [...]

UPOU and Council for the Welfare of Children Formalize Partnership to Advance Child Rights and Governance2025-12-04T08:24:48+08:00

FMDS Dean Dr. Taylan Receives NASWEI Plaque of Recognition and Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Contribution to Social Work

2025-12-18T17:01:04+08:00

On 27–28 November 2025, in Iloilo City, Philippines, UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean and Social Work Program Chair, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan received dual honors from the National Association for Social Work Education, Inc. (NASWEI), an association of educators and schools of Social Work in the Philippines. Dean Taylan was awarded a Plaque of Recognition and a Certificate of Commendation in acknowledgment of her distinguished nomination for the prestigious NASWEI Outstanding Social Worker Award. These recognitions highlight Dr. Taylan’s exceptional dedication to service, exemplary professional practice, and unwavering commitment to the principles [...]

FMDS Dean Dr. Taylan Receives NASWEI Plaque of Recognition and Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Contribution to Social Work2025-12-18T17:01:04+08:00

UPOU-FMDS, STOU, UnPad co-organized the ICHP 2025

2025-12-18T17:12:33+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the Universitas Padjadjaran (UnPad) of Indonesia, co-organized the 1st International Conference for Health Professionals (ICHP) 2025 on 17-18 November 2025, through a hybrid format. This year’s theme “Innovative and Sustainable Health Practices Across Diverse Global Settings,” highlighted both shared and unique challenges across global settings, emphasizing collaborative strategies that foster sustainability, equity, and resilience. This inaugural gathering aimed to empower individuals and institutions to co-create knowledge and action for transformative change, envisioning [...]

UPOU-FMDS, STOU, UnPad co-organized the ICHP 20252025-12-18T17:12:33+08:00

UP Holds Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks

2025-11-28T17:07:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) System, through the Office of the Vice President for Digital Transformation (OVP Dx) serving as the Secretariat, convened the Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks in the Philippines, the first in a series of initiatives led by the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Microcredentials. The TWG is co-chaired by UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria delivered the welcome remarks. The program opened with remarks from Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Member of the TWG on Microcredentials, who emphasized the importance of establishing shared [...]

UP Holds Roundtable Discussion on Microcredential Standards and Frameworks2025-11-28T17:07:23+08:00
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