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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

Submission of Application for Graduation for  First Trimester and First Semester AY 2025-2026

2025-09-11T14:45:20+08:00

12 September 2025 For: UPOU Graduating Students Re: Submission of Application for Graduation for  First Trimester and First Semester AY 2025-2026 From: Office of the University Registrar ___________________________________________________________________ In line with the University policy, "No Application, No Graduation" rule, all UPOU graduating students for the First Trimester and First Semester AY 2025-2026 should submit their applications for graduation on or before the following deadlines: September 20, 2025 - for First Semester AY 2025-2026 October 18, 2025 - for First Trimester, AY 2025-2026 All applications will undergo a thorough evaluation, and graduation will only be confirmed upon approval by the [...]

Submission of Application for Graduation for  First Trimester and First Semester AY 2025-20262025-09-11T14:45:20+08:00

Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance Review

2025-09-10T14:23:04+08:00

Front row (L-R): External assessors, Asst. Prof. Joel de Castro and Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan; Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Aurora V. Lacaste; UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano (center); Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Dr. Jean A. Saludadez; FICS Dean, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr.; and UPOU QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes. Back row (L-R): MDC Program Support Staff, Ms. Angeline D. Fortes; FICS QA Officer, Dr. Emely M. Amoloza; MDC Program Chair, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel; MDC SAR Writer, Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan; and FICS University Researcher, Ms. Jessa G. Perez. The UP Open [...]

Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance Review2025-09-10T14:23:04+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off AY 2025-2026 with Student Orientation

2025-09-09T13:22:25+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) officially welcomed its new students for the First Semester/First Trimester of Academic Year 2025-2026 during the FMDS Student Orientation held on 30 August 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM via Zoom. A total of 470 students participated in the virtual event which aimed to introduce them to FMDS, familiarize them with available student support services, and orient them on academic policies relevant to their programs. In her opening message, FMDS Dean Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan emphasized FMDS’ continuing commitment to providing quality education [...]

UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off AY 2025-2026 with Student Orientation2025-09-09T13:22:25+08:00

LBHSI pays Courtesy Call to UPOU Chancellor ahead of the upcoming 54th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show this October

2025-09-09T13:11:26+08:00

The Los Banos Horticulture Society, Inc. (LBHSI) paid a courtesy visit to UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano last 5 September 2025 at the OC Conference Room. LBHSI President, Ms. Vernie Valdez-Lucero, led LBHSI Board members in the visit to discuss preparations and exciting new additions to the upcoming 54th Flower and Garden Show, to be held from 3 to 12 October 2025 at the UPOU Community Hub. This year’s show will highlight a series of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community engagement. Visitors can look forward to: 🌸 Art-Scape: Halamang Sobra,  Gawing Obra – Showcasing innovative garden designs by LBHSI [...]

LBHSI pays Courtesy Call to UPOU Chancellor ahead of the upcoming 54th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show this October2025-09-09T13:11:26+08:00
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