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UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled

2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

The University of the Philippines (UP) has embarked on a transformative mission to redefine education through its innovative transnational education initiative – The University of the Philippines - Ventures for Innovative Transnational Academia (UP VINTA). This bold endeavor represents a paradigm shift in traditional educational approaches, breaking down barriers to learning and offering quality education to students worldwide. Transnational education (TNE) is at the heart of UP VINTA, offering students the opportunity to access education beyond national borders. This groundbreaking initiative not only empowers Filipino students abroad but also enriches the academic landscape of host nations. Inclusivity lies at the [...]

UP VINTA Revolutionizes Education: A Global Journey Unveiled2024-03-19T10:15:39+08:00

UPOU OPA Trains Faculty and Staff Members on UPOU VIG

2024-03-21T10:16:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) conducted a training regarding the UPOU Visual Identity Guideline (VIG) held on 5 March 2024, at the Oblation Hall. The training aimed to inform the UPOU faculty and staff on the proper and legal use of the UPOU Visual Identity, based on the University of the Philippines (UP) VIG used by the UP System. As a comprehensive manual, it provides guidelines for all UP units regarding the appropriate use of symbols and signs that signify UP's esteemed status as the nation's leading higher education institution and [...]

UPOU OPA Trains Faculty and Staff Members on UPOU VIG2024-03-21T10:16:10+08:00

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum

2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Associate Professor and Program Director for the Immersive Open Pedagodies (IOP) Research Program, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. フィゲロワロベルト, served as a discussant at a forum hosted by the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM). Entitled “Leading the Way to the Future of Japanese Language Education,” the forum aimed to address current challenges, explore opportunities, and shape the future of Japanese language education in the Philippines. UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and UPOU Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, were also present at this forum held on 12 March [...]

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00

UPOU and Pasig LGU Explore Partnership for Employee Development

2024-03-15T16:31:21+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Pasig Local Government Unit (LGU) are in discussions to establish a government-to-government partnership aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of Pasig LGU personnel. During an exploratory meeting held on 1 March 2024 at the Pasig City Hall, Metro Manila, FMDS Faculty members Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol and Asst. Prof. Lianne Angelico Depante, FMDS Staff Ms. Dona Lyn Piamonte, met with representatives from Pasig LGU, including City Planning and Development Coordinator EnP Priscella B. Mejillano and Project Development Officers Ar. Beryl F. Baybay, EnP. Rachel V. Marra, Engr. Yvan Pagdonsolan [...]

UPOU and Pasig LGU Explore Partnership for Employee Development2024-03-15T16:31:21+08:00

Trans-Pacific Partnership for Innovative Academic Environment: A Commemorative Tree Planting Initiative Between the UPOU-FMDS and TUFS

2024-03-19T11:17:17+08:00

(from left to right) Dr. Figueroa, Asst. Prof. Fukuda, Ms. Nagayama, Dean Serrano, Ms. Suarez, and Mr. Mangubat during the tree planting commemoration Another commemorative tree planting ceremony was initiated by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), on 08 March 2024 at the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N (Growing Appreciation towards Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition). This historic initiative of planting a Philippine lime tree, or commonly known as calamansi in the Philippines, aims to promote the trans-pacific bridge opportunities [...]

Trans-Pacific Partnership for Innovative Academic Environment: A Commemorative Tree Planting Initiative Between the UPOU-FMDS and TUFS2024-03-19T11:17:17+08:00

UPOU Faculty of Education Affiliate Professor Conferred NRCP Achievement Award

2024-03-15T08:36:57+08:00

Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo, an affiliate professor and former Program Chair of the Doctor of Philosophy in Education program of the UPOU Faculty of Education, is among the eight 2023 National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Achievement Awardees recognized during the 91st General Membership Assembly held on 12 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. She has been conferred this award by the NRCP, an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology, for her outstanding contributions in the field of social sciences. Her extensive research activities centered mainly on evaluation studies in [...]

UPOU Faculty of Education Affiliate Professor Conferred NRCP Achievement Award2024-03-15T08:36:57+08:00

Former FMDS Dean Dr. Inocencio Buot, Jr. Conferred the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award

2024-03-14T12:20:25+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is delighted to share the exciting news that Dr. Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., former Dean of FMDS, has been honored by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) at its 2024 Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly held on March 12, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. NRCP, the country’s largest collegial body and premier agency for basic and fundamental research, granted Dr. Buot the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award for Division V Biological Sciences in recognition [...]

Former FMDS Dean Dr. Inocencio Buot, Jr. Conferred the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award2024-03-14T12:20:25+08:00

OGC Kicks-off UPOU’s 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration

2024-03-14T12:09:07+08:00

In time with the celebration of National Women's Month, the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) launched the UPOU National Women’s Month face-to-face campaign on 6 March 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters. This activity is part of the UPOU’s advocacy and fight for gender equality and women’s empowerment  through the OGC and the UPOU Gender Focal Point System. The UPOU faculty and staff members gathered at the lobby of the UPOU Main Building at 1:00 PM for a fun-filled launching of the National Women’s Month celebration. This was done through a mini lecture by OGC Director, [...]

OGC Kicks-off UPOU’s 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration2024-03-14T12:09:07+08:00

Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges

2024-03-11T14:17:19+08:00

In celebration of Open Education Week 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program, in collaboration with the Professional Development Associate for Institutional Linkages and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), organized a hybrid seminar titled “Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges” on 08 March 2024, at The Sandbox, CCDL Building, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna. The event was attended by 40 undergraduate students from UPOU. The event commenced with an address by Dr. Roberto [...]

Transpacific Bridge Program: Enriching Open Education through Global Exchanges2024-03-11T14:17:19+08:00

UPOU University Library Conducts Orientation and Training on eResources

2024-03-14T12:12:49+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), spearheaded by the University Library (UL) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA),  conducted a hybrid training program titled, “Enhancing Academic Research: Orientation and Training on eResources.” This was held onsite at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and online via Zoom on 29 February 2024. The event aimed to assist UPOU faculty, staff members, and students to become more familiar with database subscription platforms, including Gale Research Complete, Wiley eBooks, EBSCO Research Databases, and Turnitin. Around [...]

UPOU University Library Conducts Orientation and Training on eResources2024-03-14T12:12:49+08:00
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