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UPOU FMDS Project team conducts Scoping Visit and MOA Signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm

2025-12-18T16:49:59+08:00

On 2 October 2025, members of the project “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Sectors in the Philippines” conducted a scoping visit, drone mapping, and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm located in Pitogo, Quezon. The activity aimed to familiarize the team with the site, gather geospatial data through drone mapping, and formalize the collaboration between the project and the farm. These activities are part of the project’s continuing efforts to identify and support women-led permaculture initiatives that contribute to sustainable and inclusive agricultural development. Representing the project during the visit were Dr. [...]

UPOU FMDS Project team conducts Scoping Visit and MOA Signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm2025-12-18T16:49:59+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

UPOU FICS Charts Priorities and Plans in 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop

2025-10-13T15:18:34+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held its 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop from 29 September to 1 October 2025, bringing together faculty members, research staff, and administrative personnel to align goals and set the direction of the Faculty until 2028. The three-day activity combined planning sessions, collaborative workshops, and a team-building activity to enhance mutual support and purpose across the FICS community. The first day of the planning session, held at the UPOU Academic Residences in Los Baños, opened with a strategic planning session that laid the groundwork [...]

UPOU FICS Charts Priorities and Plans in 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop2025-10-13T15:18:34+08:00

UPOU Brings UP VINTA to Kaohsiung, Taiwan

2025-10-11T07:05:07+08:00

On 9 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) brought the UP System flagship initiative — the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) — to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, continuing its mission to reach Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by providing access to quality, flexible, and inclusive education. The UP VINTA Learning Caravan, spearheaded by UPOU officials led by Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, Dean Charisse Reyes of the Faculty of Education, Assistant Professor Lloyd Lyndel Simporios representing the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), and Assistant Professor Lorena Jean Saludadez, Assistant to the Chancellor for UP [...]

UPOU Brings UP VINTA to Kaohsiung, Taiwan2025-10-11T07:05:07+08:00
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