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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) is co-sponsoring the 16th Virtual Knowledge Exchange Conference (KEC) by the Philippine Community eCenter Network, Inc. (PhilCeCNet) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on 25 to 26 November 202, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with the theme “Harnessing the Potential of the Digital Economy Amidst the Pandemic and Beyond.” The said conference will feature outstanding speakers in the Information and Communication, Public Health, Education, and Research and Development industries. The event will discuss topics related to tools for Online Education, Digital Transformation [...]

Photo shows Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria (center) receiving the donation from Mr. Alvin Laxa (left) and Mr. Alnard Pagulayan (right). The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod has been declared as one of the beneficiaries of the “You on the Rise” campaign organized by Concentrix Philippines.  A turnover ceremony for the cash donation amounting to P415,950.00 from Concentrix Philippines to UPOU Ugnayan ng Pahinungod was conducted on 19 November 2021 at Pook Ugnayan of the UPOU Community Hub.   The event was attended by Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Ms. Rhonna Marie [...]

Dr. Glenn Fernandez, a Dean’s Lister graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management (DENRM) program in 2009, has joined the Future Earth Assembly as one of the ten representatives of Early Career Researchers across the world. Future Earth is a global network of scientists, researchers, and innovators whose vision is a sustainable and equitable world for all. The Assembly provides a platform for broad consultation across different societal and academic sectors and enables the full community to participate in the development of Future Earth core agenda, strategies, activities, and structures. [...]

The host and some of the panelists of the UPOU Town Hall Session 2021: (top row, left to right) Mr. Rodolfo Pullian and Dr. Maria Rowena Raymundo; (middle row, left to right) Asst. Prof. Rita Ramos, Director Yasele Irene Angela M. Yambao, and Ms. Laarni Reaño; (bottom row, left to right) Dr. Maripres U. Sarinas, Dr. Alexander Flor, and Dr. Primo Garcia. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted the UPOU Town Hall Session 2021 on 26 October 2021 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM via Zoom.  The event served as a continuation of the UP [...]

SpaceIntern Logo "I wouldn't trade my education in UPOU for anything else," declared Isaiah Crisanto, a third-year Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) student at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU).  UPOU education allowed Isaiah and his team--aptly named HANDAKA Space Exploration--to participate and win as New York City Local Winner and Global Nominee in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge on 2-3 October 2021.  HANDAKA Logo Isaiah shared that UPOU students have the flexibility to work and study from anywhere in the [...]

The Los Baños Science and Community Foundation, Inc. (LBSC) invites curious minds to its  annual SyenSaya or the Los Banos Science Festival celebration. This year’s theme is “Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon” which will be held on 24 -26 November 2021. The Opening Program will be held on 24 November 2021, at 9:00 AM streamed via LBSC Official Facebook page and will feature Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., the Undersecretary for Science &Technology Services, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as the guest speaker.  This is also the venue where the Wonderama Exhibit will be opened. Wonderama [...]

Lina Fe Simoy, a UP Open University (UPOU) Master of Development Communication student, placed second in US-ASEAN Innovation Circle Grassroots Competition. Lina Fe Simoy, a UP Open University (UPOU) Master of Development Communication student, was hailed as the runner-up in the US-ASEAN Innovation Circle Grassroots Competition “Challenge #4: How to Ensure a Sustainable Supply of Human Capital in the Fast-changing Digital Economy.” Her entry was among the more than 200 submissions  from different countries in the ASEAN Region. She was also the only Filipino in the top 14. A typhoon Haiyan survivor, Lina Fe believes that it is [...]

The 4th International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL 2021) dedicated a special session to tackle “Good Practices in Online Public Administration and Governance Education.” On ICODeL’s third and last day, 15 October 2021, the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP) Inc., and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) organized the Special Session with three presenters, Prof. Eleazar E. Ricote, Atty. Arlene L. Cosape, and Prof. Juvy Lizette Gervacio, and moderated by President of ASPAP, Dr. Sanjay Claudio.  President of ASPAP, Dr. Sanjay Claudio opened the session and introduced the three presenters. [...]

The first Special Session of the International Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning (ICODeL) 2021 discussed “How did Philippine medical institutions assure the quality of online medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic?” The speaker of the session was Dr. Malaya Pimentel-Santos, Associate Dean and Head of the Medical Education Unit of St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial (SLMCCM-WHQM). Dr. Maria Rowena D.R. Raymundo, Assistant Professor and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as moderator. Dr. Malaya Pimentel-Santos, Associate Dean and [...]