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UPOU, DSWD, and UNICEF Equip LGUs to Champion Child Protection

2025-09-25T15:09:15+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy, the DSWD Core Group of Specialists from various regional offices, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines, successfully conducted a five-day training on the Executive Course on Child Protection on 8–12 September 2025 at Citadines Roces, Quezon City. The training convened key representatives from the local government units (LGUs) of Talisay, Cebu; Brooke’s Point, Palawan; and Mauban, Quezon Province. The training aims to further strengthen the competencies [...]

UPOU, DSWD, and UNICEF Equip LGUs to Champion Child Protection2025-09-25T15:09:15+08:00

Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario invited to deliver Plenary Talk on Sustainability Education at the 2025 Manila International Research Conference (MIRC)

2025-09-25T14:19:29+08:00

Assistant Professor Leo Mendel Rosario delivered his plenary talk entitled “Advancing Sustainability Education in the Philippines: Pathways, Progress, and Possibilities” during the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM)’s 2025 Manila International Research Conference (MIRC) held at Justo Albert Auditorium on 18-19 September 2025. The conference theme is “Leveraging Research, Innovation, Technology and Education for Sustainable Urban Solutions (L.I.T.E.S.).” MIRC 2025 is an international hybrid conference that focuses on the advancement of sustainability initiatives in the urban communities of the City of Manila through R&D and innovation presentations. There were more than 100 research presentations in the fields of STEM, Education, [...]

Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario invited to deliver Plenary Talk on Sustainability Education at the 2025 Manila International Research Conference (MIRC)2025-09-25T14:19:29+08:00

UPOU-FMDS congratulates Faculty Members promoted in the latest UP Faculty Merit Promotion

2025-09-24T09:26:16+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies congratulates its regular faculty members promoted in the latest system-wide Faculty Merit Promotion. within Professor rank promotees Dr. Primo G. Garcia (Professor 10  to Professor 12) Dr. Consuelo dL. Habito (Professor 5  to Professor 10) Dr. Joane V. Serrano (Professor  2 to Professor 8) From Associate Professor to Professor rank promotees Dr. Myra D. Oruga (Associate Professor 2  to Professor 1) From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor rank promotees Dr. Rita C. Ramos (Assistant Professor 7  to Associate Professor 6) Dr. Queenie R. Ridulme (Assistant Professor 7  to Associate Professor 5) This recognition is a testament to the [...]

UPOU-FMDS congratulates Faculty Members promoted in the latest UP Faculty Merit Promotion2025-09-24T09:26:16+08:00

UP VINTA Daluyong Engages Overseas Filipinos Through Lifelong Learning and Intentional Vlogging Initiatives

2025-09-24T09:26:24+08:00

On 6-7 September 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), launched the Daluyong initiative in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Daluyong is a program created to advance the goals of UP VINTA, which are centered on reaching overseas Filipino workers and providing them with accessible opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and skills enhancement. As an initiative under UP VINTA, Daluyong serves as a platform to foster greater awareness of the educational opportunities offered by UPOU by promoting familiarity with its academic programs, learning management systems, and open and distance [...]

UP VINTA Daluyong Engages Overseas Filipinos Through Lifelong Learning and Intentional Vlogging Initiatives2025-09-24T09:26:24+08:00

That We May Not Forget: UPOU Statement on the UP Day of Remembrance

2025-09-21T00:01:27+08:00

That We May Not Forget: UPOU Statement on the UP Day of Remembrance As the University of the Philippines (UP) marks the 53rd year of the imposition of Martial Law with the Day of Remembrance, we take a stand against recent attempts to reframe the legacy of Martial Law and contradict historical facts. Just as the UP Oblation symbolizes not only selfless service but also the pursuit of truth, we affirm our responsibility as a public university not only to teach history faithfully but also create spaces where people can reflect on and learn from the past. Scholars [...]

That We May Not Forget: UPOU Statement on the UP Day of Remembrance2025-09-21T00:01:27+08:00

UPOU congratulates MSW Graduates for Passing the 2025 Licensure Exam for Social Workers

2025-09-23T11:32:36+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly celebrates a milestone achievement as two of its graduates successfully passed the 2025 Licensure Examination for Social Workers (LESW). This marks the first time that UPOU has produced takers for the professional board examination for social workers and both of them emerged successful. The new social workers: Mabeth E. Duce and Marco Bello C. Hernal are graduates of the University’s ladderized Diploma to Master of Social Work (MSW) program, which equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of social work while also providing flexible learning pathways. Both graduates are working professionals and [...]

UPOU congratulates MSW Graduates for Passing the 2025 Licensure Exam for Social Workers2025-09-23T11:32:36+08:00

UPOU Concludes Successful 3rd EQA Programme Assessment

2025-09-17T09:30:06+08:00

EQA reviewers, onsite and online attendees, and organizers of the 3rd External Quality Assurance (EQA) Programme Assessment Day 1. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly marked another milestone in its journey toward academic excellence with the successful conduct of the 3rd External Quality Assurance (EQA) Programme Assessment held from September 3 to 5, 2025.  The three-day event brought together unit heads, faculty members, faculty deans, QA officers, students, alumni, and external reviewers in a collaborative effort to strengthen the University’s commitment to quality education and services.  External Quality Reviewers for the Diploma in Land Use [...]

UPOU Concludes Successful 3rd EQA Programme Assessment2025-09-17T09:30:06+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Let’s Talk it Over Highlights Indigenous Knowledge as Key to ASEAN’s Sustainable Future

2025-10-06T11:45:37+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), concluded its ASEAN Month celebration with a hybrid webinar titled “Let’s Talk it Over on Looking Back for a Sustainable ASEAN: The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Environmental Stewardship Across the Region”, on 29 August 2025 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and via Zoom. The event aimed to highlight the indispensable contributions of indigenous knowledge systems to sustainable development in Southeast Asia, reaffirming the importance of people-centered approaches in regional integration. Indigenous communities, as stewards of ecological knowledge and custodians of cultural diversity, are vital [...]

UPOU-FMDS Let’s Talk it Over Highlights Indigenous Knowledge as Key to ASEAN’s Sustainable Future2025-10-06T11:45:37+08:00

UP Open University Calls for Accountability and Open Governance on the recent Public Infrastructure Fiasco

2025-09-13T12:35:32+08:00

UP Open University Calls for Accountability and Open Governance on the Recent Public Infrastructure Fiasco UP Open University stands with the Filipino people in expressing deep concern over the recent public infrastructure fiasco. We firmly deplore the orchestrated and systemic graft and corruption in the country’s public works.  People’s taxes must be used to deliver and strengthen essential social services such as education, health, social protection, and housing and to build infrastructure that protects communities from hazards and disasters. Public funds should serve the Filipino people as rights holders towards the common good, not the interests of a [...]

UP Open University Calls for Accountability and Open Governance on the recent Public Infrastructure Fiasco2025-09-13T12:35:32+08:00

Survey on the Selection of the 2025 UPOU Commencement Exercises Speaker

2025-09-11T15:23:19+08:00

To all UPOU Graduating Students, Faculty, Staff members, and Alumni, The University of the Philippines Open University is in the process of selecting the Speaker for the 2025 UPOU Commencement Exercises. Your input will be valuable in helping us choose a speaker who reflects our values and can inspire our graduates. Participation in this survey is voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any question or to withdraw at any time without penalty. Your responses will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of informing the selection of the commencement speaker. No identifying information [...]

Survey on the Selection of the 2025 UPOU Commencement Exercises Speaker2025-09-11T15:23:19+08:00
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