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UPOU FMDS Sparks Dialogue on Flood Control Corruption and Citizen Participation

2025-10-27T13:43:35+08:00

LTIO participants and speakers joined the forum onsite at the UPOU AVR and online via Zoom The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted a hybrid webinar entitled “Baha, baha, paano ka ginawa? A Forum Series on Corruption, Social Accountability, and Citizens’ Participation on Flood Control Projects.”  The first forum, which dealt with corruption and social accountability within flood control initiatives, was held on 21 October 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room (AVR) at the UP Open University Headquarters, via Zoom and FB Live. The webinar brought together experts from various fields to build [...]

UPOU FMDS Sparks Dialogue on Flood Control Corruption and Citizen Participation2025-10-27T13:43:35+08:00

UPOU Holds Two-Day Training on Social Media Enablement and News Writing

2025-11-03T15:43:37+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted a two-day training workshop focusing on Social Media Enablement and News Writing on 14–15 October 2025 at the University Hotel at UP Diliman, Quezon City. The training aimed to strengthen the university’s communication and public engagement efforts through social media and the website.  Participants from the different UPOU offices with the resource speakers during days 1 and 2 of the training. The training was spearheaded by the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO). It was attended by OPA [...]

UPOU Holds Two-Day Training on Social Media Enablement and News Writing2025-11-03T15:43:37+08:00

Digital Workplace Competency Courses Offered Free for UPOU Faculty and Staff

2025-10-24T15:29:44+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering free microcredential (MC) courses on Digital Workplace Competency Training (DWCT) for its personnel from 13 to 31 October 2025. The course is delivered through UPOU ASCEND, the university’s dedicated platform for microcredentials. UPOU ASCEND Platform, where UPOU Microcredential courses are offered. The DWCT course serves as a pilot microcredential program designed to equip UPOU staff with essential digital knowledge and tools for thriving in a technology-driven work environment. It is anchored on the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.2), a standard developed by the European Union [...]

Digital Workplace Competency Courses Offered Free for UPOU Faculty and Staff2025-10-24T15:29:44+08:00

UPOU Reaches More Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan through “The World in Pingtung” Cultural Festival

2025-10-28T09:02:10+08:00

On 11 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the UP System flagship initiative— the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), participated in “The World in Pingtung— Cultural Market. Cultural Performance. Interactive Experience.” held in Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. UPOU’s participation in the festival was part of its continuing efforts to reach out to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan. The team aimed to introduce UPOU’s open and distance e-learning (ODeL) programs and promote accessible higher education opportunities for Filipinos working abroad. During the event, UPOU representatives— Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, Asst. Prof. [...]

UPOU Reaches More Overseas Filipinos in Taiwan through “The World in Pingtung” Cultural Festival2025-10-28T09:02:10+08:00

UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner

2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

On October 9, 2025, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan — the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) further solidified its international collaborations through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Lai Pen Yuan Cultural Foundation and iNG Stingless Bee Ltd. In her message, Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano highlighted that the signing of the two MOUs symbolizes more than formal agreements—it represents the collective spirit of “Taiwanihan,” a shared commitment between the Philippines and Taiwan to advance education, sustainability, and cultural understanding. Chancellor Serrano also introduced two key initiatives arising from these partnerships: joint academic and cultural programs with [...]

UPOU Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Social Partnerships with Taiwanese Partners through MOU Signing and Cultural Dinner2025-10-27T17:11:14+08:00

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum

2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00

On 10 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) presented its global vision and concrete actions on International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) through the iUSR Forum organized by Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.During the forum, UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano delivered an insightful presentation titled “iUSR: Expanding from Regional Cooperation to Global Impact.” In her talk, Chancellor Serrano emphasized the UPOU’s commitment to advancing social responsibility in higher education through open and distance e-learning, collaborative innovation, and transformative partnerships that respond to global challenges. She also highlighted the importance of expanding and strengthening educational partnerships between [...]

UPOU Highlights Global Vision for iUSR through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Education at KMU Forum2025-10-27T15:00:26+08:00

New iUSR and VINTA Office at Kaohsiung Medical University to Serve as a Hub for Shared Learning, Growth, and Social Responsibility

2025-10-21T08:33:51+08:00

On 9 October 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) formally launched the UPOU International University Social Responsibility (iUSR) - University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) Office at the Kaohsiung Medical University campus, a milestone for enhanced academic partnership between Taiwan and the Philippines. UPOU iUSR and VINTA Office nameplates in Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano was joined by KMU Vice Presidents Yeou-Lih Huang and Fan-Hao Chou, Chairman Chao-Hsien Lai of the Lai Pen Yuan Cultural Foundation, and Dr. Chia-Yen [...]

New iUSR and VINTA Office at Kaohsiung Medical University to Serve as a Hub for Shared Learning, Growth, and Social Responsibility2025-10-21T08:33:51+08:00

UPOU FMDS Project team conducts Scoping Visit and MOA Signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm

2025-12-18T16:49:59+08:00

On 2 October 2025, members of the project “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Sectors in the Philippines” conducted a scoping visit, drone mapping, and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm located in Pitogo, Quezon. The activity aimed to familiarize the team with the site, gather geospatial data through drone mapping, and formalize the collaboration between the project and the farm. These activities are part of the project’s continuing efforts to identify and support women-led permaculture initiatives that contribute to sustainable and inclusive agricultural development. Representing the project during the visit were Dr. [...]

UPOU FMDS Project team conducts Scoping Visit and MOA Signing with Glinoga Integrated Farm2025-12-18T16:49:59+08:00

UPOU Forges Multiple Partnerships Achieving SDGs at the IFSS 2025

2025-10-17T16:29:08+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) forged several partnerships towards advancing sustainability and promoting collaboration across sectors during the International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS) 2025 held at Negros Residences, Bacolod City, Philippines, on 17 September 2025. UPOU formalized three significant collaborations that strengthen the link between academe, industry, government, and communities in the pursuit of circularity, renewability, and regenerative futures. IFSS 2025 serves as a premier platform for multi-sectoral convergence on food systems transformation in the Philippines. Building on the success of its previous editions in 2015 and 2024, the forum deepens the conversation on sustainability [...]

UPOU Forges Multiple Partnerships Achieving SDGs at the IFSS 20252025-10-17T16:29:08+08:00

UPOU and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital Partner to Advance Global Nursing Education

2025-10-17T14:59:07+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has entered into a partnership with Capital Health – Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that opens new global pathways for nursing education and professional development. Through this collaboration, Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) students from UPOU will have the opportunity to complete their clinical practicum and preceptorship at SRH’s world-class rehabilitation facilities—the first arrangement of its kind in the Middle East. Under the mentorship of SRH’s multidisciplinary healthcare team, students will gain hands-on clinical experience and exposure to international standards [...]

UPOU and Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital Partner to Advance Global Nursing Education2025-10-17T14:59:07+08:00
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