Dr. Myra C. Almodiel (center), Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs, with the visitors from the University of the East.
A delegation from the University of the East (UE) visited UP Open University (UPOU) on 3 April 2023 to delve deeper into UPOU’s open and distance e-learning practices.
The visiting representatives included Dr. Melvin Vidar, Director for Curriculum Development and Instruction; Prof. Ofelia Nilo, College Secretary, CBA-Manila; Prof. Mildred L. Sotelo, College Secretary, CBA Caloocan; and Prof. Bernadette San Diego, College Secretary, CCss-Manila. Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs, steered the meeting.
This benchmarking 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.
Written by Lovelyn P. Petrasanta
Edited by Myra C. Almodiel
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Bukas, Abot-Kamay, at Makabuluhan![]()
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The UP Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), held the Culminating Activity of the 2025 Workforce Development Program for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa City on 13 December 2025.![]()
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Attended by officials from UPOU, UPAA, and BuCor, the activity highlighted a shared commitment to opening doors to opportunity—uplifting lives and empowering PDLs to build meaningful futures.![]()
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Isang pamantasang bukas ang UPOU, na patuloy na naghahangad ng mas magandang bukas para sa lahat.![]()
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