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UPOU-FMDS to Launch PRIME Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research- and Extension-Oriented Initiatives among LGUs Addressing SDGs 8, 9, and 4
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UPOU-FMDS to Launch PRIME Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research- and Extension-Oriented Initiatives among LGUs Addressing SDGs 8, 9, and 4

Following the capacity development gap observed among the members of the Local Government Academy (LGA) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Local Governance [...]

UPOU Faculty Members Conduct Training Program for DOST-FNRI
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UPOU Faculty Members Conduct Training Program for DOST-FNRI

A training program that aimed to equip selected Department of Science and Technology (DOST) personnel with knowledge and skills to design and evaluate suitable multimedia educational materials for [...]

Philippine Team of MicroCASA Holds a 2-day Writeshop to Revise the Microcredential Course on Digital Competency
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Philippine Team of MicroCASA Holds a 2-day Writeshop to Revise the Microcredential Course on Digital Competency

The MicroCASA team in the Philippines is led by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), and the Ateneo de Manila University [...]

A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU
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A Dream Come True of Making History at UPOU

In 2023, the UP Open University (UPOU) produced two of the first summa cum laude graduates in history. One of them is Mickey Angel Cortez, and creating history [...]

FMDS-UPOU Faculty Involved in the Development of Competency Standards for Advanced Social Work Practice in the Philippines
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FMDS-UPOU Faculty Involved in the Development of Competency Standards for Advanced Social Work Practice in the Philippines

Last 18 April 2024, Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan (Diploma in/Master of Social Work [D/MSW Program Chair], and Office of Gender Concerns [OGC] Director) attended the Consultative Meeting [...]

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The 7th AAWS Congress concluded with a closing ceremony. Dr. Sylvia Estrada Claudio, AAWS Council Member, wrapped up the event with a thoughtfully articulated synthesis highlighting the key insights and important points, reflections and challenges from the sessions.An awarding ceremony was also held to recognize outstanding contributions presented during the congress, and named the Best Exhibit, Best Poster, and Best Paper. The Best Community Fair Showcase was awarded to LATCH Los Baños.The Best Poster was given to Loise Anne C. Aquino, Destiny SM. Lutero, Vannessa E. San Juan, Francesca Isabel N. De Vera, Rea Divina C. Mero, and Ellaine Rose A. Beronio for the study entitled "Assessing Gender Mainstreaming at UPLB: The Case of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP);” The Best Paper (First Place) was given to Irish Joy G. Deocampo and Maritess D. Cruz with the study entitled “You Should Always Be Safe Here: Applying Feminist Care in Reimagining 2 Communication Against Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education;”The Best Paper (2nd Place) to Alice C. Prieto-Carolino with the study entitled “Filipino Women Polychaete Fishers’ Lives from the Lens of Feminist Political Ecology;”The Best Paper (3rd Place) was given to Renalyn C. Figueroa for the study entitled “From Womb To Tomb: The Intersectionality of Women in Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters;”And Best Paper Finalist to Princess Sheryn A. Mamucao for her study “Bangsamoro Women’s Roles in Conflict Resolution in the Bangsamoro Region (BARMM).”Asst. Prof. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the conference as a testament to the community’s commitment to advancing gender studies. She highlighted how the event fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solidarity among participants, serving as a meaningful conclusion to the 7th AAWS Congress.#AAWSCongress2025 #EmpowerSustainDemocratize #AsianWomenInFocus #SDG5GenderEquality #UPOU #7thAAWSCongress2025 #AAWS #UPOU #FMDS #OGC #EmpowerSustainDemocratize #AsianFeminisms #WomenLeadChange #SDG4 #SDG5 #SDG16 #SDG17 ... See MoreSee Less

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