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UPOU and DOST–NIR to Host the 3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science; Opens Registration until 15 Sept

2025-09-04T13:10:05+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology–Negros Island Region (DOST–NIR), will hold the 3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS 2025) on 16–17 September 2025 at the Negros Residences, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, and online via Zoom. Registration is open for both onsite and online participants until 15 September 2025 through https://url.upou.edu.ph/IFSS2025Registration. With the theme “Circularity, Renewability, and Regenerative Futures for Food Systems,” IFSS 2025 will bring together researchers, practitioners, and advocates to share knowledge, practices, and innovations that contribute to sustainable food systems. The hybrid forum will serve as [...]

UPOU and DOST–NIR to Host the 3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science; Opens Registration until 15 Sept2025-09-04T13:10:05+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Students for First Semester AY 2025-2026

2025-09-08T11:22:32+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU), through its Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the UPOU Student Council (USC), welcomed new and continuing students in an online Student Orientation for Semestral Students held on 30 August 2025 via Zoom and Facebook Live. The event gathered more than 500 students, marking a strong start to the first semester of Academic Year 2025–2026. Sitti Ram Pasandaan and Richard Urmenita, hosts of the online student orientation. Hosted by Graduate Representatives Richard Urmenita (Master of Social Work)  and Sitti Ram Pasandaan (Master of Arts in Nursing), the orientation aimed to help students navigate [...]

UPOU Welcomes Students for First Semester AY 2025-20262025-09-08T11:22:32+08:00

FMDS Conducts Faculty Orientation for First Semester and First Trimester AY 2025-2026

2025-09-04T10:31:04+08:00

On 20 August 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) conducted its Faculty Orientation for First Semester and First Trimester Faculty-in-Charge (FICs) in a hybrid format at the Audiovisual Room, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. A total of 39 FICs participated, with 11 attending onsite and 28 joining online. The orientation sought to familiarize FICs with the support services available at FMDS, highlight the significance of Online Distance e-Learning (ODeL), underscore the role of quality assurance in academic programs, and provide guidance on administrative matters. The program opened with [...]

FMDS Conducts Faculty Orientation for First Semester and First Trimester AY 2025-20262025-09-04T10:31:04+08:00

Collaborating for Children: UPOUFI, UNICEF, and DSWD Academy Train Facilitators for Child Protection Executive Course

2025-09-03T13:24:50+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), conducted a two-day Coaching Session for the Executive Course on Child Protection on 27–28 August 2025. The event gathered key representatives from partner organizations and institutions, including United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy, and DSWD Core Group of Specialists from various DSWD Regional Offices. Supported by UNICEF Philippines at Citadines Roces Quezon City, the Coaching Session aimed at equipping a pool of facilitators with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver [...]

Collaborating for Children: UPOUFI, UNICEF, and DSWD Academy Train Facilitators for Child Protection Executive Course2025-09-03T13:24:50+08:00

D/MIH Program Holds Workshop on Curriculum and Program Development

2025-09-03T11:48:38+08:00

The Diploma in/Master of International Health (D/MIH) program of the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) held a two-part program workshop from 21-22 August 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, in a hybrid format. Faculty members (regular, affiliate, lecturer, and adjunct) participated in the activity, which aimed to chart directions for curriculum enrichment and program growth. Discussions centered on semestral preparations, including plans to integrate gender and sustainability across courses, develop new electives, and expand the use of microcredentials and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as flexible learning pathways. Program concerns [...]

D/MIH Program Holds Workshop on Curriculum and Program Development2025-09-03T11:48:38+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Holds Roundtable Discussion to Strengthen International Health Program

2025-09-03T11:42:31+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), through its Diploma in/Master of International Health (D/MIH) Program, held a roundtable discussion (RTD) on 21 August 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters and via Zoom. The activity gathered faculty, students, alumni, and partners to review and strengthen the D/MIH curriculum in response to emerging global health priorities. From the discussion, five key themes were identified as central to strengthening the D/MIH program. First, participants reflected on the program’s goals and relevance, affirming its value in preparing professionals for international and cross-border health challenges while calling for clearer [...]

UPOU-FMDS Holds Roundtable Discussion to Strengthen International Health Program2025-09-03T11:42:31+08:00

UPOU Celebrates DLUP Graduates for Passing the 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Examination

2025-09-02T11:35:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its graduates from the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program who successfully passed the August 2025 Environmental Planners (EnP) Computer-Based Licensure Examination and the June 2025 Special Overseas Examination. This year’s licensure examination marks a historic milestone for UPOU, which emerged as one of the top-performing schools in the August 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Exam (EPLE) with an impressive 98.36% passing rate—the highest among the three universities recognized in the list. Adding to this success, UPOU’s lone examinee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also successfully passed the [...]

UPOU Celebrates DLUP Graduates for Passing the 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Examination2025-09-02T11:35:16+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Conducts Capacity Building and Training for UPOU Pahinungód Volunteers

2025-09-30T09:58:00+08:00

To strengthen the spirit of volunteerism and enhance the capacity of the volunteers, the UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód organized a full-day training event entitled “Volunteerism 101: Pahinungód Volunteer Capacity-Building and Training” on 16 August 2025, Saturday at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The training brought together both new and continuing Pahinungód volunteers, equipping them with a deeper understanding of volunteerism, its principles, and ethical foundations. Designed to promote reflective and engaged volunteer service, the event also provided practical insights on the fundamentals of volunteerism, digital facilitation, project management, and community development. The program began [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód Conducts Capacity Building and Training for UPOU Pahinungód Volunteers2025-09-30T09:58:00+08:00

UPOU Graduate Tops August 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Exam

2025-10-01T14:37:21+08:00

Ms. Irel Fortugaleza Manansala, a graduate of the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) from UP Open University (UPOU) topped the Environmental Planners Licensure Examination in August 2025 as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on 22 August 2025. UPOU also ranked first among the top-performing schools, garnering an average passing rate of 98.36 percent. Ma. Elena J. Sumisim, another UPOU alumna, ranked third. Ms. Manansala, who is a Development Management Officer IV at the Bayawan City Planning and Development Office in Negros Oriental, shared her reaction upon receiving the news: “At about 10 pm, someone finally announced that [...]

UPOU Graduate Tops August 2025 Environmental Planners Licensure Exam2025-10-01T14:37:21+08:00

UPOU Welcomes New OVCAA Officials

2025-08-30T08:52:27+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) announces the appointment of new officials under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), further strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Asst. Prof. Blancaflor P. Arada, University Registrar Assistant Professor Blancaflor Arada, appointed as the new University Registrar, will oversee the efficient management of academic records, student registration, and academic support services. She currently serves as the Program Chair of the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) and has previously held positions as Program Development Associate at the Office of the University Registrar and [...]

UPOU Welcomes New OVCAA Officials2025-08-30T08:52:27+08:00
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