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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

UPOU Holds Two-Day Training on Social Media Enablement and News Writing

2025-11-03T15:43:37+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted a two-day training workshop focusing on Social Media Enablement and News Writing on 14–15 October 2025 at the University Hotel at UP Diliman, Quezon City. The training aimed to strengthen the university’s communication and public engagement efforts through social media and the website.  Participants from the different UPOU offices with the resource speakers during days 1 and 2 of the training. The training was spearheaded by the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO). It was attended by OPA [...]

UPOU Holds Two-Day Training on Social Media Enablement and News Writing2025-11-03T15:43:37+08:00

Digital Workplace Competency Courses Offered Free for UPOU Faculty and Staff

2025-10-24T15:29:44+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering free microcredential (MC) courses on Digital Workplace Competency Training (DWCT) for its personnel from 13 to 31 October 2025. The course is delivered through UPOU ASCEND, the university’s dedicated platform for microcredentials. UPOU ASCEND Platform, where UPOU Microcredential courses are offered. The DWCT course serves as a pilot microcredential program designed to equip UPOU staff with essential digital knowledge and tools for thriving in a technology-driven work environment. It is anchored on the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.2), a standard developed by the European Union [...]

Digital Workplace Competency Courses Offered Free for UPOU Faculty and Staff2025-10-24T15:29:44+08:00

UPOU Reaches More Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan through “The World in Pingtung” Cultural Festival

2025-10-28T09:02:10+08:00

On 11 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the UP System flagship initiative— the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), participated in “The World in Pingtung— Cultural Market. Cultural Performance. Interactive Experience.” held in Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. UPOU’s participation in the festival was part of its continuing efforts to reach out to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan. The team aimed to introduce UPOU’s open and distance e-learning (ODeL) programs and promote accessible higher education opportunities for Filipinos working abroad. During the event, UPOU representatives— Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, Asst. Prof. [...]

UPOU Reaches More Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan through “The World in Pingtung” Cultural Festival2025-10-28T09:02:10+08:00

UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner

2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

On October 9, 2025, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan — the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) further solidified its international collaborations through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Lai Pen Yuan Cultural Foundation and iNG Stingless Bee Ltd. In her message, Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano highlighted that the signing of the two MOUs symbolizes more than formal agreements—it represents the collective spirit of “Taiwanihan,” a shared commitment between the Philippines and Taiwan to advance education, sustainability, and cultural understanding. Chancellor Serrano also introduced two key initiatives arising from these partnerships: joint academic and cultural programs with [...]

UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum

2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00

On 10 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) presented its global vision and concrete actions on International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) through the iUSR Forum organized by Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.During the forum, UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano delivered an insightful presentation titled “iUSR: Expanding from Regional Cooperation to Global Impact.” In her talk, Chancellor Serrano emphasized the UPOU’s commitment to advancing social responsibility in higher education through open and distance e-learning, collaborative innovation, and transformative partnerships that respond to global challenges. She also highlighted the importance of expanding and strengthening educational partnerships between [...]

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00
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