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UPOU to Host Prestigious World Conference on Distance Education in 2027

2025-11-14T14:26:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been officially announced as the next host of the prestigious International Conference for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference in 2027. The announcement was made during the closing program of the 30th ICDE World Conference held on 10-13 November 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. The ICDE World Conference is a biennial gathering of educators, experts, and policymakers on inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education with emphasis on open and distance learning. It serves as a platform to present research trends and innovations while fostering dialogues on policies that shape the future [...]

UPOU to Host Prestigious World Conference on Distance Education in 20272025-11-14T14:26:47+08:00

QAO Conducts Pre-EQA Orientation for the 4th Batch

2025-11-12T13:32:36+08:00

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) successfully conducted the Pre-External Quality Assurance (Pre-EQA) Orientation for the Master in Public Management (MPM) and Diploma in Land Valuation Management (DLVM) programs on 10 October 2025 in preparation for their upcoming External Quality Review (EQR) scheduled on 11-13 March 2026. The orientation aimed to guide the participating programs through the key steps and requirements of the EQR process and the internal timelines, ensuring that each program is well-prepared for the EQR. During the session, the QAO discussed essential components of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR), the use of evidence and documentation, and the alignment of [...]

QAO Conducts Pre-EQA Orientation for the 4th Batch2025-11-12T13:32:36+08:00

UPOU Highlights Microcredentialing at Regional Roundtable Discussion

2025-11-12T07:08:27+08:00

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor at UPOU’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, served as one of the speakers at the Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Microcredentials in Southeast Asia: Lessons for the Philippines, organized by the Southeast Asian Center for Graduate Studies and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) on 30 October 2025. The event was held at the Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and was also streamed online. In her presentation, “UPOU’s Microcredentialing Program: Reframing and Elevating Lifelong Learning Engagements,” Dr. Bandalaria outlined the key features and models of microcredential development at UPOU, along with the quality assurance indicators that ensure [...]

UPOU Highlights Microcredentialing at Regional Roundtable Discussion2025-11-12T07:08:27+08:00

UPOU Highlights Fortifying the Digital Campus in Cybersecurity Month Celebration

2025-11-04T08:47:22+08:00

On-site and online participants during the Culminating Activity at the UPOU CCDL in Los Baños, Laguna. The UP Open University (UPOU) concluded its Cybersecurity Month Celebration with the theme “Fortifying Our Digital Campus.” The event highlighted the university’s commitment to ensuring a safe, resilient, and responsible digital environment for the entire UPOU community. In her opening remarks, UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane Serrano, commended everyone for the successful culmination of the month-long celebration. She noted that the theme serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility of maintaining safety and integrity in the university’s digital ecosystem.  Dr. Raymond [...]

UPOU Highlights Fortifying the Digital Campus in Cybersecurity Month Celebration2025-11-04T08:47:22+08:00

UPOU FMDS Launches PILLS as Mentoring Hub for Sustainability Research

2025-11-04T08:14:22+08:00

Onsite and online attendees and resource speakers at the PILLS Launch The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) officially launched the Policy Innovation and Learning Laboratory for Sustainability (PILLS) as its Mentoring Hub for the Collective Mentoring Program (CMP).. The event took place on 23 October 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, and livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook. PILLS marks a milestone for FMDS as it becomes a mentoring and research hub for collaborative, multidisciplinary work addressing sustainability challenges in the Philippines and ASEAN. In her video recorded message, UPOU [...]

UPOU FMDS Launches PILLS as Mentoring Hub for Sustainability Research2025-11-04T08:14:22+08:00

UPOU QAO Director Leads UPDEPPO’s Push Toward Microcredentials

2025-11-04T08:13:55+08:00

In line with the increasing need to develop microcredential programs that promote flexible, modular, and lifelong learning opportunities, the UP Open University (UPOU) continues to advance initiatives on short, stackable, and competency-based courses responsive to emerging professional and industry needs. Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, Director of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) of UPOU and Member of the UPOU Microcredentials Committee, led the Orientation on Microcredential Courses held on 20 October 2025 at the UP Diliman Extension Programs in Pampanga and Olongapo (UPDEPPO).. Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes of UPOU receives a certificate of appreciation from [...]

UPOU QAO Director Leads UPDEPPO’s Push Toward Microcredentials2025-11-04T08:13:55+08:00

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences

2025-11-03T11:46:40+08:00

Faculty members from the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) received distinctions for their research at two international academic gatherings held in October 2025. Awards at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano (in striped dress) proudly poses with the awardees of the Best Paper and Young Innovator Awards and selected UPOU faculty and staff on stage at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) in Beijing, China. From left, Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Mr. Adriane Jennel Alarcon, [...]

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences2025-11-03T11:46:40+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Highlights Transformative Role of Open Education at iDEC 2025

2025-10-30T09:12:19+08:00

Chancellor Serrano (bottom) delivers the keynote message for iDEC 2025. UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, delivered a keynote address at the International Digital Education Conference 2025 (iDEC2025), held on 28-29 October 2025 at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and online.  The annual iDEC serves as a global platform for educators, researchers, and innovators to exchange ideas on advancing digital education, sustainability, and innovation. In her keynote message titled “Learning to Transform: From Access to Impact in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Open and Distance Learning,” Dr. Serrano urged educators to move beyond providing [...]

UPOU Chancellor Highlights Transformative Role of Open Education at iDEC 20252025-10-30T09:12:19+08:00

UPOU Personnel Bag Top Places for LBSCFI’s Hakbang Para sa Agham Year 3

2025-10-28T08:59:50+08:00

UP Open University faculty and staff members secured the top spots at the Hakbang Para sa Agham, a fun race organized by the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. on 25 October 2025. Mr. Jonathan Edillo, a UPOU staff member from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, bagged first place in the 3K race, while Asst. Prof. Edmerson Calungson, faculty member from the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, placed 6th in the 10K race.  Mr. Jonathan Edillo was named Champion of the 3K Race of LBSCFI’s Hakbang Para sa Agham year 3. (Photo from [...]

UPOU Personnel Bag Top Places for LBSCFI’s Hakbang Para sa Agham Year 32025-10-28T08:59:50+08:00

UPOU FMDS Sparks Dialogue on Flood Control Corruption and Citizen Participation

2025-10-27T13:43:35+08:00

LTIO participants and speakers joined the forum onsite at the UPOU AVR and online via Zoom The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted a hybrid webinar entitled “Baha, baha, paano ka ginawa? A Forum Series on Corruption, Social Accountability, and Citizens’ Participation on Flood Control Projects.”  The first forum, which dealt with corruption and social accountability within flood control initiatives, was held on 21 October 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR) at the UP Open University Headquarters, via Zoom and FB Live. The webinar brought together experts from various fields to build [...]

UPOU FMDS Sparks Dialogue on Flood Control Corruption and Citizen Participation2025-10-27T13:43:35+08:00
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