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Dr. Agapito is the New BAMS Program Chair

2025-01-23T11:50:45+08:00

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) has named Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr. as the new Chair of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program. He takes over from Dr. Emely Amoloza, who served in the role until December 2024. During her term, Dr. Amoloza introduced the BAMS Colloquium and promoted undergraduate participation in academic conferences and foreign exchange opportunities. Dr. Agapito’s background in communication and multimedia arts, along with his role on the CHED Technical Panel for Multimedia Arts, brings new opportunities for further development and alignment of the program to industry trends. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication [...]

Dr. Agapito is the New BAMS Program Chair2025-01-23T11:50:45+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria Honored as UP Scientist III for Contributions to Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL)

2025-01-22T14:17:29+08:00

Photo by Bong Arboleda, UP MPRO Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor of Development Communication and Chancellor at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), was honored as UP Scientist III at a ceremony organized by the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) for the latest batch of awardees under the Scientific Productivity System (SPS) 2023-2025. The event, themed "UP Scientists: Catalysts of Innovation for Public Service," took place on 10 January 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at the Ignacio B. Gimenez – KAL (IBG-KAL) Theater, UP Diliman, Quezon City. [...]

UPOU Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria Honored as UP Scientist III for Contributions to Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL)2025-01-22T14:17:29+08:00

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview

2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

On 19 January 2025, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the UP Open University Office of Public Affairs, highlighted the free UPOU massive open online courses or MOOCs in an interview for TeleRadyo Serbisyo.  The interview was part of the Aprub Yan! program hosted by Mr. Danny Buenafe and focused on the short online courses that UPOU will offer in 2025 that are free and open to the public. Dr. Almodiel highlighted that anyone may take these asynchronous online courses, even senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and others who find attending physical classes or training sessions challenging.  Dr. Almodiel [...]

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

What a way to start the year! The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been awarded Level 4 Accreditation, the highest honor granted by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Accreditation System. This recognition marks a significant milestone as UPOU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It underscores the university’s leadership in open and distance education and its unwavering dedication to delivering quality and accessible learning experiences in the Philippines and beyond. This prestigious recognition follows the institutional accreditation process held from 5-7 November  2024. The event, organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), evaluated [...]

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 2025

2025-01-14T15:20:21+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has released its calendar of MOOCs offering for 2025 on 10 January 2025, Friday. Forty-four massive open online courses will be offered for 2025, free and open to the public. The courses cover a wide variety of topics on environmental management, biodiversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, design and innovation, video production, Open and Distance eLearning, teaching and learning, Child Rights, Mother’s Class,  Policy Development, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Business Analytics, Gender, and others.  The media was quick to pick up since the post was published on UPOU’s Facebook Page and the UPOU MODeL Facebook [...]

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 20252025-01-14T15:20:21+08:00

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans

2025-01-10T14:46:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University has released a call to all members of the University of the Philippines community for nominations for the Next Deans of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS). Along with this call is the schedule of activities related to the search for the next Deans of the Faculty Offices. WHO MAY BE NOMINATED? Nominees must have the following minimum qualifications: Filipino citizen Distinction or outstanding academic credentials in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise which should be along the lines of the [...]

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans2025-01-10T14:46:07+08:00

Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement

2025-01-21T14:18:40+08:00

The Quezon City Government recognized Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea, a Professorial Lecturer from the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) under the Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) and Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies (GC/MAS) Programs, as the 2025 Gawad Tandang Sora Awardee. The awarding ceremony took place on 06 January 2025 during the tribute to Melchora Aquino, also known as “Tandang Sora”, in celebration of her 213th birth anniversary. The Gawad Tandang Sora Award which was established through the Quezon City Ordinance No. SP- 3070, S-2021, celebrates Filipina Citizens who exemplify the values and [...]

Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement2025-01-21T14:18:40+08:00

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop

2025-01-06T15:10:28+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) conducted its Annual Review and Planning Workshop on 03 January 2025 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium. The planning workshop was led by Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and attended by the chiefs and staff from various OVCFA offices. During the planning workshop, each unit highlighted its key achievements for 2024, showcasing significant progress in financial management, resource allocation, and administrative services. These achievements demonstrated the offices’ shared commitment to excellence and continuous [...]

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop2025-01-06T15:10:28+08:00

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs

2025-01-06T14:53:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (UPOU FICS) proudly announces the appointment of new program chairs for the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS), Master of Information Systems (MIS), and the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Programs. Assoc. Prof. Myra Almodiel was appointed the new Program Chair of the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Program, effective 02 January 2025. She is the current Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). She holds a Doctor of Communication (DComm) degree from UPOU, a Master of Science in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), [...]

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs2025-01-06T14:53:16+08:00

UPOU-FMDS hosts 1st FMDS Market Day Showcasing Sustainability and Innovation

2024-12-18T16:42:19+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently organized the first-ever FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation towards Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition) Market Day on 16 December 2024 at the Teaching and Learning Hub (TLH) Building, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. By addressing SDGs 8, 11, 12, 13, and 17, this vibrant celebration promotes sustainability and inclusivity through an onboarding session to the electronic Alitaptap Community Currency (CC) (Eli) using an online application named Cyclos. Professor Joane V. Serrano, FMDS Dean, officially opened the program, following a profound onboarding [...]

UPOU-FMDS hosts 1st FMDS Market Day Showcasing Sustainability and Innovation2024-12-18T16:42:19+08:00
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