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Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized

As part of its  30th anniversary celebration on 28 February 2025, UP Open University (UPOU)  honored individuals with the Gawad Chancellor Award for their exemplary performance and dedication:  Mr. Aljay S. Buenviaje was awarded as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level I) while Mr. John Benvers A. Malabanan was honored as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level II): Ms. Dona Lyn M. Piamonte received the Outstanding Research, Extension and Personnel Staff (REPS) award. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan was named as Outstanding Faculty. The awards were conferred by the former Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, who recognized the recipients' remarkable contributions to efficiency, research, [...]

Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized2025-03-18T17:05:16+08:00

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has reached a significant milestone as its degrees are now officially recognized for equivalency by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark accreditation is expected to pave the way for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE to leverage their UPOU degrees for career advancement and employment opportunities. UP President Angelo Jimenez said the UAE’s recognition of UPOU’s academic programs underscores the global competitiveness of UP education and reinforces the university’s role in empowering Filipinos worldwide. “This development will have a profound [...]

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System

As part of the ongoing efforts to actively promote its services, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library supported the UP System Library events held from October 2024 to January 2025. Through gamification activities and contests, students engaged in challenges ranging from exploring academic resources to developing search strategies.  Among the challenges hosted was The Great Info Hunt 2024, wherein students explored library resources, performed search strategies, and learned about library services across the UP System while immersing themselves in Philippine History, the event’s central theme. UPOU Master of Research and Development Management student, Restituto Felipe Gabuya, [...]

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System2025-03-19T10:25:29+08:00

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Far Eastern University (FEU) Roosevelt for a benchmarking activity on 20 February 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna.  The benchmarking activity was facilitated by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). Also present was Anna Cañas-Llamas, Information Officer of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Ms. Maelyn Pisueña, QAO Officer, joined virtually Dr. Alma Emerita V. Dela Cruz, Senior [...]

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 13 February 2025.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Aurora Lacaste, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Officer-in-Charge for the Office of Public Affairs,  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Dr. Mari Angeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office, and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP). The representatives from FEU Institute of [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

UPOU Trains 11 SUCs on Course Design for ODeL

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) piloted its first offering on Course Design for Open and Distance e-Learning (CD4ODeL) last 3-9 February 2025. CD4ODeL is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create effective instructional materials for an online learning environment. It is delivered in a blended format where studying the content of the course occurs via online learning while hands-on activities and interactions happen during the face-to-face sessions that will take place on campus.  Following the online sessions held from 3-9 February via [...]

UPOU Trains 11 SUCs on Course Design for ODeL2025-02-17T17:13:46+08:00

Job Opportunity: One (1) Research Assistant for the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (CLOSED)

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs is looking for one (1) Research Assistant. Qualifications: – At least a Bachelor’s degree graduate – Good research and communication skills (Oral and Written) in English – Has skills in script writing, video editing, and graphic design – Keen to details, analytical, can work with minimum supervision, and proficient in time management – Has knowledge of Office and Google applications – Willing to work at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna Interested applicants may submit the following to [email protected] on or before 17 February 2025:   Subject: Application for [...]

Job Opportunity: One (1) Research Assistant for the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (CLOSED)2025-03-03T08:21:49+08:00

Job Opportunity: One (1) Junior Office Aide for the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (CLOSED)

The Office of Public Affairs is looking for one (1) Junior Office Aide (Contract of Service). Qualifications: Completion of at least 2 years of studies in college or relevant vocational/trade Good communication skills Keen to details and can work with minimum supervision, and proficient in time management Has knowledge of Office and Google applications Familiarity with photography and video editing is preferred Willing to work at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna Interested applicants may submit the following to [email protected] on or before 17 February 2025 : Subject: Application for OPA Junior Office Aide Application Letter addressed to [...]

Job Opportunity: One (1) Junior Office Aide for the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (CLOSED)2025-03-03T08:22:18+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Partners with SEARCA for A New Continuing Education Program on e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus Home Gardens in the Philippines and South East Asia (eLS+HG)

The Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the UP Open University’s (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), is excited to announce the launching of a new course on “e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus-Home Gardens in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (eLS+HG).” This course will commence on 22 February 2025 and will run for 16 weeks. As part of the Environmental Cluster under the CEP, eLS+HG is a fee-based, non-formal course to be delivered [...]

UPOU-FMDS Partners with SEARCA for A New Continuing Education Program on e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus Home Gardens in the Philippines and South East Asia (eLS+HG)2025-02-11T17:23:17+08:00

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour

On 31 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and UNICEF Philippines had a study tour at the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center (CPC) to gain insights into its child protection programs and initiatives. The tour was hosted by CPC Head Ms. Ma. Kristina Ramos and Social Welfare Operations Chief of Staff Ms. Dorothy Go-Evangelista, who provided an in-depth discussion on the center’s programs in the locality. The visit aimed to promote knowledge-sharing on child protection initiatives at the LGUs. The insights gained from this study tour helped the UPOU team to inform the training modules [...]

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00
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