University of the Philippines  Open University (UPOU)  welcomed visitors from the Philippine Normal University (PNU) in a (hybrid) benchmarking activity on 28 July 2022.

The PNU team led by Prof. Lovely Airein Albania, Deputy Dean of College of Flexible Learning was welcomed by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of Office of Public Affairs, Asst. Prof. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy, Director of Information and Communication Technology Development Office, and Dir. Luisa Gelisan, Director of the Multimedia Center.

PNU Benchmarking at UPOU

Asst. Prof. Reinald Adrian Pugoy discussed the setting up and management of MODeL, the online platform used by UPOU for its courses and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). He also discussed the practices of UPOU in its process of online teaching, learning, and assessment.

The team also witnessed the process of the Multimedia Center in conducting their webinars, assisted by Dir. Luisa Gelisan.

Other members of the visitor’s team were Web design Administrators of CFLeX Mr. Darrel Lariosa, Mr. Frank Joshua Duldulao, and Mr. Jerome Mallari; MIS Programmer Mr. Roxan Ormita; Mr. Dominador Mangao, Ms. Maria Ruth Regalado, Mr. Rafael Panganiban, Mr. Ronald Gime, and Ms. Selina Sarmiento.

PNU Benchmarking at UPOU_1

This initiative is part of UP Open University’s efforts in public service toward the capacity building of open and distance learning teachers and practitioners in compliance with Republic Act No. 10650. Proper safety protocols were observed during this event.

Written by Shaznay Nicole B. Sumiran

Edited by Myra C. Almodiel and Anna Cañas-Llamas

Photo by Christian C. Guevarra

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UPOU partners with the DHSUD through the MOU signing to strengthen capacity-building for planners and technical staff across the country.INPHOTOS: The MOU, signed during the Planners’ Network Launch on September 10, 2025 in Quezon City, formalizes a partnership to develop and deliver Microcredentials, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Continuing Education Programs (CEP) on topics related to housing, human settlements, and urban development.Representing UPOU as signatory was Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano, with Dean Dr. Finaflor Taylan serving as witness.Through this collaboration, UPOU’s innovative open and distance e-learning platforms, MODeL and ASCEND, will serve as avenues for professional growth, lifelong learning, and knowledge-sharing — empowering Local Government Units (LGUs), urban planners, and other key stakeholders to build sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities.Together with DHSUD, UPOU reaffirms its commitment to making quality education accessible and impactful — shaping the future of urban planning and development in the Philippines.#UPOU #DHSUD #PLANADO #PlannersNetwork #OpenDistanceELearning #SustainableCommunities #CapacityBuilding ... See MoreSee Less
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