To help build a resilient community during disasters, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Committee of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), conducted hybrid seminar on disaster preparedness entitled, “Integrating Disaster Consciousness in our Daily Lives” on 29 September 2022, at 10:00 AM. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, PhD., Chair of the UPOU DRRM Committee, also led the launching the “#AlwaysReady” Campaign the UPOU DRRM Dashboard.

During the seminar, the speaker, Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, PhD., who was the former Chairperson of the DRRM Committee and also the Dean of the Faculty of Education, covered topics such as characteristics of a disaster and elements of an Integrated Disaster Preparedness Program that could be applied at home, in the workplace, and anywhere else. A number of participants engaged in the discussion by sharing their suggestions, knowledge, and lessons from their own experiences. Some suggested that videos on what to do during disasters be shown at the start of every UPOU event.

With the launch of the “#AlwaysReady” campaign, Dr. Serrano explained that the aim of the campaign is to equip every member of the UPOU community to be fully prepared for any kind of disaster. Aside from the series of seminars that the UPOU DRRM Committee will be conducting, they also launched the UPOU DRRM Dashboard. The UPOU DRRM Dashboard contains all the information on disaster preparedness that the committee has made and gathered is already available. She also encourages everyone to contribute to the dashboard and to reach out to the committee for comments or suggestions.

The seminar was moderated by Dr. Sally Gutierrez, PhD., Assistant Professor with the UPOU Faculty of Education. It was attended by a total of 136 participants of which 96 were online and the rest were in person.

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The UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Education Media Production (EMP) unit is looking for a Senior Media Production Assistant with strong skills in video editing, production, and post-production to support the development of educational multimedia content for UPOU Networks and related platforms.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and capable of managing the full video workflow — from editing and motion graphics to accessibility integration and final delivery.Salary Grade: 11 + 20% PremiumKey Responsibilities:- Edit and enhance educational videos, ensuring clear visuals, sound, and pacing.- Add captions, transcripts, and audio versions to make materials accessible.- Assist in recording and filming lectures, interviews, and webinars.- Create graphics, title cards, and thumbnails for video content.- Upload and organize materials on UPOU Networks with correct tags and details.- Assist in production of webinars and online events.- Contribute ideas and improvements for accessibility and media quality.- Research new editing tools and production techniques.- Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Communication, Multimedia Arts, Film, IT, or related fields).- At least 1 year of experience in video production or post-production.- Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva is an advantage.- Familiarity with captioning, transcription, and accessibility tools.- Creative, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.- Must have a portfolio or sample works.Interested applicants may send their CV, portfolio, and copy of Transcript of Record to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2025.Email Subject: Application for CODTL-EMP Senior Media Production AssistantApplication Letter addressed to Dr. Juvy Lizette Gervacio, Director, Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning ... See MoreSee Less
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