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UPOU Graduate Tops Environmental Planner Exam, Credits DLUP Experience

2026-06-24T11:19:05+08:00

Teodorico Mariano Collano Jr., a graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University’s Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program, topped the May 2026 Environmental Planner Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 90.35%. Teodorico Mariano Collano Jr., a graduate of the Diploma in Land Use Planning (DLUP) program, ranks 1st in the May 2026 Environmental Planner Licensure Examination. Harvey Eva Advincula placed 8th with a rating of 87.70% while Real Lynd Armonia Andena secured 10th place with 87.60%. DLUP graduates Harvey Eva Advincula (left) and Real Lynd Armonia Andena (right) placed 8th and 10th, respectively, [...]

UPOU Graduate Tops Environmental Planner Exam, Credits DLUP Experience2026-06-24T11:19:05+08:00

Beyond stories: How narratives shape innovation in Philippine tech startups

2026-06-22T15:19:42+08:00

In recent years, there has been increasing emphasis on innovation across all sectors of society. Innovation has been touted as the ultimate key to national competitiveness and development. But what really is innovation? Is it an idea, a process, or an outcome? These are some of the questions explored in a published research article by Raymond Calbay and Jean Saludadez that examines how innovation is created through the founding stories of tech startups.  Dr. Calbay is a Doctor of Communication graduate of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), an Associate Professorial Lecturer at Mapua University, and an affiliate [...]

Beyond stories: How narratives shape innovation in Philippine tech startups2026-06-22T15:19:42+08:00

The future of AI in assessment: UPOU faculty and vice chancellor reflect beyond the trend

2026-05-18T15:49:05+08:00

How will AI reshape the future of student assessment? UPOU Vice Chancellor Aurora Lacaste and faculty members share their perspectives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has disrupted teaching and learning by changing how learners access and interpret information and how they engage in academic tasks. While it can support idea generation, targeted information search, and editing, many in the education sector are concerned about its effects on students’ critical thinking and communication skills. To determine how AI can be effectively and responsibly incorporated in assessment, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs convened a Mini-Faculty Conference on 7–8 April [...]

The future of AI in assessment: UPOU faculty and vice chancellor reflect beyond the trend2026-05-18T15:49:05+08:00

Food already within reach: How wild plants can help communities survive disasters

2026-05-28T08:18:19+08:00

“When roads are blocked and relief goods have yet to arrive, the food that can save lives may already be growing nearby.” In disaster-stricken communities, survival often depends on what is immediately available. After Typhoon Haiyan devastated Ormoc City in 2013 and a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck in 2017, many residents faced delays in relief operations due to damaged roads and isolated communities. This May, in celebration of International Biodiversity Month, we highlight a study co-authored by Patricia Anne G. Nazareno, Ricardo Bagarinao, Inocencio Buot Jr, and Cindy G. Ochavillo. Dr. Bagarinao is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and [...]

Food already within reach: How wild plants can help communities survive disasters2026-05-28T08:18:19+08:00

Remote Work Realities:  Findings from a UPOU-Led Study on Employee Stress and Well-being

2026-05-07T16:08:58+08:00

Remote work has become a common practice in some industries. During the pandemic, it was widely adopted to manage the risks of disease transmission. As the world now faces an energy crisis, work-from-home arrangements are again being considered by some countries as a way to reduce fuel consumption. While remote work allows for greater autonomy, convenience, and continuity during times of crisis, it also presents challenges. The experience of isolation, along with the technical requirements of working remotely, can affect employees in different ways. Building on these concerns, a study by Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Professor and Program Chair of [...]

Remote Work Realities:  Findings from a UPOU-Led Study on Employee Stress and Well-being2026-05-07T16:08:58+08:00

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology

2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

AI can enhance teaching and learning but only if students trust the learning management system (or digital learning platform) and can use it easily. UPOU Associate Professor Reinald Pugoy’s research says that being ready for AI comes from daily interaction with reliable educational technology. “When systems operate intuitively and reliably, users are more confident and more receptive to AI-enhanced features,” said Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy in his study on learning management system usability and artificial intelligence adoption readiness at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). The arrival of AI in recent years has been widely viewed as a [...]

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

UPOU CODTL advances ODeL through training, research, and open knowledge programs

2026-04-06T13:33:02+08:00

UPOU’s Center for Open and Digital Learning (CODTL) advances open and distance e-learning (ODeL) through training, research, and open knowledge initiatives that strengthen inclusive and flexible online education. As part of Open Education Month, we spoke with its officials to learn more about how the Center is supporting sustainable and future-ready digital education. As they say, effective learning does not happen by chance. This is especially true in open and distance e-learning (ODeL), where students are separated from their teachers by time and space, and interaction is mediated by technology. For online teaching to be sustainable, teachers must be [...]

UPOU CODTL advances ODeL through training, research, and open knowledge programs2026-04-06T13:33:02+08:00

ODeL in Action: Providing Access and Building Leadership in Social Work

2026-03-04T08:43:19+08:00

As part of Open Education Month, we feature a study by Dr. Finaflor Taylan showing how open and distance elearning (ODeL) helps Filipino social workers access graduate programs that fit their work and family schedules. Through UPOU’s flexible online learning, students gain skills, confidence, and leadership to deliver care and drive meaningful social change. Social workers play an important role in society. Not only do they facilitate the provision of care, but they also help maintain the social fabric by ensuring that the poor and marginalized are not overlooked and left behind. This is especially true in the Philippines, where [...]

ODeL in Action: Providing Access and Building Leadership in Social Work2026-03-04T08:43:19+08:00

Ka Sora: A graphic journey through Melchora Aquino’s life

2026-02-24T16:08:50+08:00

Celebrating National Arts Month, we spotlight the graphic novel Ka Sora and the story of Melchora Aquino, brought to life by Dr. Grace Alfonso. Recently, there has been a spate of movies depicting the heroic lives of our national heroes. While a few have been box-office hits, others have sparked controversy and ignited debates about the true purpose of bringing these biographical stories to life on film. The UP Open University contributed to this discourse not through films, but through the creation of the graphic novel Ka Sora, developed by Dr. Grace Alfonso, Professor Emeritus, former University Artist, and former [...]

Ka Sora: A graphic journey through Melchora Aquino’s life2026-02-24T16:08:50+08:00

Ani ng Sining, Katotohanan at Giting 2026: UPOU faculty reflect on art, education, and social change

2026-02-24T17:01:25+08:00

As the nation celebrates National Arts Month 2026 with the theme “Ani ng Sining, Katotohanan at Giting,” we spoke with three faculty artists from UP Open University (UPOU) about the role of art in education, society, and cultural change. UPOU celebrates the diversity of creative expression within its academic community where teaching, research, and artistry intersect. For this year’s National Arts Month, three faculty artists – Assistant Professor Roda Tajon,  Assistant Professor Shari Eunice San Pablo, and Assistant Professor Alice Sarmiento – are featured. Each represents a distinct yet intersecting art form: visual and digital art, literature, and art curatorship [...]

Ani ng Sining, Katotohanan at Giting 2026: UPOU faculty reflect on art, education, and social change2026-02-24T17:01:25+08:00
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