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FICS Faculty Member Leads DA-PCAF Training on Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture

2025-05-26T17:29:11+08:00

Baguio City, Philippines – Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr., Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and current Program Chair of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS), was invited by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to serve as Resource Speaker and Evaluator for a specialized training course aimed at enhancing digital literacy, social media engagement, and policy advocacy in the agriculture sector. The training, conducted under the Capstone Project “Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture: Enhancing Youth Engagement [...]

FICS Faculty Member Leads DA-PCAF Training on Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture2025-05-26T17:29:11+08:00

UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers

2025-05-16T16:19:09+08:00

The newly appointed 2025 Quality Assurance Office (QAO) team, led by QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes In line with the university’s administrative transition this year, the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) proudly introduces its new team members, all committed to upholding the institution’s standards of excellence. With the recent appointment of the new Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, PhD, a fresh vision for continuous improvement and strategic development is being set into motion, with Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, serving as the director of QAO. Joining her are the newly appointed officers and current staff, [...]

UPOU QAO Completes its Roster, Welcomes New Director and Officers2025-05-16T16:19:09+08:00

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)

2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

As the demand for accessible, high-quality education continues to grow, Open University 5 (OU5) stands at the forefront of a transformative shift in learning. Designed to meet the evolving needs of students, professionals, and lifelong learners, OU5 is a group of 5 five open universities in Southeast Asia built on a foundation of inclusivity, innovation, and academic excellence. With a flexible curriculum, cutting-edge digital platforms, and a commitment to empowering individuals regardless of location or background, OU5 redefines what it means to pursue higher education. Through its dynamic approach, the university fosters a learning environment where knowledge is not [...]

Advancing Regional Learning through Collaboration: Meet Open University 5 (OU5)2025-05-16T15:07:27+08:00

UPOU Meets with Kaohsiung Medical University for UP VINTA, IUSR

2025-05-20T16:35:40+08:00

(L-R:) Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol, Dr. Finaflor Taylan, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dr. Chai-Lin Kao, and Professor Yong-Chao Su On 02 May 2025, a team of UPOU officials led by UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, met with Kaohsiung Medical University’s officials to strengthen collaborations and explore other possibilities under the UP VINTA program, the International University Social Responsibility (IUSR), and other internationalization initiatives. Dr. Taylan and Dr. Serrano discuss partnership opportunities with Vice President Kao. The UP system, through UPOU, promotes the uplifting, upskilling, and reskilling of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) through the UP Ventures [...]

UPOU Meets with Kaohsiung Medical University for UP VINTA, IUSR2025-05-20T16:35:40+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Launches OUgnayan Wednesdays: A Community-driven initiative reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to Public Service and Openness

2025-05-22T09:52:01+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and in collaboration with Samahan ng Industriya ng Paggugulayan (SIPAG) ng Pagsanjan, launched the “OUgnayan Wednesdays” on 14 May 2025, from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM at The Walk, located at the back of the UPOU main building. As a concrete initiative under the Open University Na Gumagabay at NAgbubuklod sa PamaYANan (OUgnayan) Program, this activity brings together the university and its partner communities in a shared space of learning, engagement, and collaboration. Designed as a regular event, OUgnayan Wednesdays aims to strengthen the university’s public service efforts and co-create solutions with communities. This [...]

UPOU-FMDS Launches OUgnayan Wednesdays: A Community-driven initiative reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to Public Service and Openness2025-05-22T09:52:01+08:00

UPOU Students Celebrate Metaverse Festival with Virtual Cultural Exhibits and International Exchange

2025-05-22T13:30:23+08:00

Students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) gathered on 8 May 2025–both onsite at the Multimedia Center Theater, UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, Quezon City, and online via Zoom, to celebrate the Metaverse Festival—a two-day event that showcased student-led virtual cultural exhibits in an immersive digital environment. Hosted by FICS Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. with the assistance of Assistant Professor Margaret J. Suarez, the festival was organized by students of MMS 198 to serve as a dynamic platform to present their projects hosted in Frame VR, a web-based virtual space. These exhibits were shared with fellow students from [...]

UPOU Students Celebrate Metaverse Festival with Virtual Cultural Exhibits and International Exchange2025-05-22T13:30:23+08:00

BAMS Alumni Present Redesigned BAMS Planner

2025-05-22T11:35:53+08:00

Two alumni of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), Ms. Patricia Martillano and Mr. James Daryl Alcaraz, presented a redesigned version of the BAMS Planner on  9 May 2025, via Zoom. The project was part of their MMS 200 Special Project/Capstone, completed under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Diego S. Maranan. The presentation was initiated by Dr. Maranan to explore the potential adoption of the redesigned planner as the official academic planning tool for BAMS students moving forward. The event was attended by individuals who either currently use, [...]

BAMS Alumni Present Redesigned BAMS Planner2025-05-22T11:35:53+08:00

UPOU Basketball Team Joins UP PahuSAYAn 2025

2025-05-13T08:39:17+08:00

UPOU Basketball Team with UP President Angelo Jimenez (Photo by The Cursor) UP Open University (UPOU) students, composed of graduate and undergraduate students, participated in the UP PahuSAYAn 2025 - Uniting the UP Community through Sports, which was held on 1-3 May 2025 at the Varsity Training Center and the College of Human Kinetics’ Ylanan Gymnasium, UP Diliman. Centered on the theme "Fostering Excellence through University-wide Sports Engagement,” PahuSAYan 2025 highlighted the transformative role of sports in promoting both physical and mental health and well-being. The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs - Office of [...]

UPOU Basketball Team Joins UP PahuSAYAn 20252025-05-13T08:39:17+08:00

BRIDGE-ing Gaps, Building Futures: Discovering Purpose and Transforming Education through Volunteerism

2025-05-09T17:10:11+08:00

The UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungód recently concluded its 2025 Online Bridge Program, a massive open online course (MOOC) designed to help senior high school students—particularly those from underserved areas—overcome learning gaps and prepare for college entrance exams such as the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT). Running from January to March, the program offered free online courses in English, Math, and Physics, reaching over 2,000 students across Region X. With the help of 73 volunteer course coordinators (CCs) and 54 dedicated teacher focal persons, students engaged in weekly synchronous classes, self-paced modules, and interactive online learning. Despite the usual [...]

BRIDGE-ing Gaps, Building Futures: Discovering Purpose and Transforming Education through Volunteerism2025-05-09T17:10:11+08:00

Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan Features UP VINTA and UPOU Programs in FB Live

2025-05-13T07:56:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP  VINTA) were showcased in Facebook Live hosted by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 09 May 2025, as part of its commitment to delivering accessible education to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. MECO Kaohsiung Director Atty. Ma. Karina B. Perida-Trayvilla and Ms. Janelle “Neena” Ebron, UPOU VINTA Coordinator in Kaohsiung, hosted the live broadcast on MECO’s official page. (L-R): Ms. Janelle “Neena” Ebron, UPOU VINTA Coordinator in Kaohsiung and MECO Kaohsiung Director [...]

Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan Features UP VINTA and UPOU Programs in FB Live2025-05-13T07:56:52+08:00
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