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UPOU in partnership with the UP Asian Institute of Tourism explores DSus elective on sustainable tourism through Microcredential Program

2026-03-24T15:11:09+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently explored the development of a Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) elective course on Sustainable Tourism offered through a microcredential program. The initiative aims to provide flexible and accessible learning opportunities for professionals, students, and community stakeholders interested in sustainable tourism practices. Through microcredentials, learners can gain focused competencies in areas such as responsible tourism, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and sustainable destination management. The meeting was attended by UPOU officials, including Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Chancellor of the UPOU; Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Dean of [...]

UPOU in partnership with the UP Asian Institute of Tourism explores DSus elective on sustainable tourism through Microcredential Program2026-03-24T15:11:09+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Dean Taylan to present women-led permaculture on the 4th International Conference WELA 2026

2026-03-24T15:01:27+08:00

Source: CvSU Facebook Page This Women’s Month 2026, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins in celebrating women’s empowerment and leadership by participating in a prestigious plenary session on the 4th International Conference on Women Empowerment & Leadership in AANR (WELA) 2026 with a theme “Inclusive Leadership and Foresight for Sustainable Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources.” This conference will be held on 17-19 March 2026 to be hosted by the Cavite State University (CvSU). Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, FMDS Dean and project leader, is set to deliver a plenary [...]

UPOU-FMDS Dean Taylan to present women-led permaculture on the 4th International Conference WELA 20262026-03-24T15:01:27+08:00

Advocacy for Women and Development starts with education!

2026-03-24T14:13:49+08:00

This Women’s Month, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joins in celebrating women in and for development through its continuing commitment to gender and development education, facilitating the empowerment of women and other major stakeholders to thrive and lead across disciplines and in their communities. On 23 April 1996, UPOU-FMDS started to offer the Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) program. At that time, only one Women and Development program existed in the Philippines: offered by UP Diliman’s College of Social Work and Community Development. The establishment of [...]

Advocacy for Women and Development starts with education!2026-03-24T14:13:49+08:00

UPOU conducts snake handling workshop to promote campus safety and wildlife conservation

2026-03-24T08:58:15+08:00

UPOU staff members, security personnel, maintenance team, and administrative offices participate in the 2026 Snake Handling Workshop The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (DRR-CCAM) conducted a Snake Handling Workshop on 16 March 2026 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters. The activity was organized as part of the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen campus safety, preparedness, and environmental awareness. Given that the UPOU campus is surrounded by natural vegetation and wildlife habitats, encounters with snakes may naturally occur within the area. The workshop aimed to [...]

UPOU conducts snake handling workshop to promote campus safety and wildlife conservation2026-03-24T08:58:15+08:00

UPOU shares microcredential insights with Bicol University through benchmarking

2026-03-23T15:15:41+08:00

UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Ria Valerie Cabanes (center) with Bicol University Faculty Researchers Dr. Richard M. Lorente (left) and Dr. Arnel A. Lorenzana (right), together with QAO personnel Ms. Maelyn Pisueña (leftmost) and Office of Public Affairs (OPA) staff Ms. Marinela Hernandez (rightmost). The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a benchmarking activity with Bicol University on 16 March 2026 via Zoom, focusing on the development and implementation of microcredentials. Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Ria Valerie Cabanes facilitated the discussion together with Ms. Maelyn Pisueña. The presentation provided an overview of UPOU’s [...]

UPOU shares microcredential insights with Bicol University through benchmarking2026-03-23T15:15:41+08:00

QAO conducts QAlity Time to strengthen EQR readiness of academic programs

2026-03-19T08:42:08+08:00

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) successfully conducted a QAlity Time session on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, at exactly 9:00 AM, bringing together key academic leaders to advance preparations for the upcoming External Quality Review (EQR). The session opened with Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, who led the discussion on files for immediate action, outlining critical next steps to ensure timely compliance with quality assurance requirements. She emphasized the importance of organized documentation and clear coordination among program teams. The QAlity Time was attended onsite by Program Chairs, including the QAO staff members,  FMDS QA Officer, Asst. Prof. Tricia C. [...]

QAO conducts QAlity Time to strengthen EQR readiness of academic programs2026-03-19T08:42:08+08:00

Bringing UP education closer to the “Most Important People” in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

2026-03-18T15:53:48+08:00

The University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) and Home 2 Taiwan (H2TW) recently participated in the Sunshine Vibe Fest 2026 held on 6-8 March 2026 at Central Park, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City. Organized by the Kaohsiung City Government, the three-day festival aimed to foster international friendship and cross-cultural understanding, celebrating the diverse connections among Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand through music, food, and sports. Day 1 of UP VINTA and Home 2 Taiwan (H2TW) participation at the Sunshine Vibe Fest 2026. In photos are Atty. Karina Perida-Trayvilla, Mr. Francis Eugenio, [...]

Bringing UP education closer to the “Most Important People” in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan2026-03-18T15:53:48+08:00

UPOU officials join national dialogue on lifelong learning at the Higher Education Summit 2026

2026-03-17T16:49:08+08:00

Chancellor Serrano at the CHED Higher Education Summit 2026. Photo from the Official Facebook Page of the Higher Education Summit 2026. UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano, along with Deans Dr. Roberto Figueroa of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and Dr. Charisse Reyes of the Faculty of Education, attended the Higher Education Summit (HES) 2026. Chancellor Serrano served as a panelist, contributing insights on Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) as part of national discussions on expanding lifelong learning opportunities in the Philippines. The summit, organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in partnership with [...]

UPOU officials join national dialogue on lifelong learning at the Higher Education Summit 20262026-03-17T16:49:08+08:00

UPOU rolls out historic first student community development forum

2026-03-17T16:53:39+08:00

UPOU NSTP-CWTS students attend the Project SINDI: NSTP Student Community Development Forum 2026 both online and onsite at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium in Los Baños. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), successfully held “Project SINDI: NSTP Student Community Development Forum 2026” on 20 February 2026 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, with additional participation through an online conferencing platform. The one-day hybrid forum gathered 62 students onsite and over a hundred participants online, primarily composed of students enrolled in the [...]

UPOU rolls out historic first student community development forum2026-03-17T16:53:39+08:00

UPOU continues social benefits orientation series with PhilHealth session

2026-03-17T08:21:08+08:00

A presentation slide highlights the key message of the PhilHealth Yakap Program, which promotes preventive healthcare through consultations, medicines, cancer screening, and laboratory tests during the PhilHealth orientation session for UPOU personnel. On 20 February 2026, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO), conducted an orientation session on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as part of its Orientation/Re-orientation on Mandatory Social Benefits series. The activity is the third in a four-part series aimed at informing UPOU personnel about their rights and benefits under mandatory government social protection programs, [...]

UPOU continues social benefits orientation series with PhilHealth session2026-03-17T08:21:08+08:00
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