The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently organized the first-ever FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation towards Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition) Market Day on 16 December 2024 at the Teaching and Learning Hub (TLH) Building, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. By addressing SDGs 8, 11, 12, 13, and 17, this vibrant celebration promotes sustainability and inclusivity through an onboarding session to the electronic Alitaptap Community Currency (CC) (Eli) using an online application named Cyclos.

Professor Joane V. Serrano, FMDS Dean, officially opened the program, following a profound onboarding session to the e-Ali (pronounced as “Ellie”) passbook by Assistant Professor Ferdinand “Max” C. Maquito of College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) of University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
In UPOU, the practice of CC revolves around the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N through an exchange of goods and services without the immediate monetary transactions, Give-and-Take relationship promoting Bayanihan spirit, and diversified transactional activities (Serrano, 2023).
Moreover, the event showcased the growing movement behind permaculture, highlighting the potential for sustainable and regenerative agriculture to foster awareness, innovation, and collaboration within and beyond the UPOU community. This brought together UPOU faculty, staff, and students, local businesses, permaculture advocates, entrepreneurs, farmers, artists, researchers, and other stakeholders and enthusiasts to showcase their products and sell their goods either via full digital Ali CC or a portion of CC and cash, fostering entrepreneurship and creativity within the community while contributing to a meaningful cause.

This 1st Market Day exhibited concessionaires selling pre-loved clothes, homemade baked goods from Ms. Catherine Faith Junio, an undergraduate student of BS Multimedia Studies (BAMS) under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), agricultural products including vegetables and seedlings from the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. and the Crops & Crafts AgriGrove Marketplace.

The event was attended by various stakeholders particularly the current members and interested participants eager to join the Alitaptap CC community.

Written by  FMDS ♦ Edited by Larry N. Cruz  ♦ Crossposted from FMDS

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, UP Medical Alumni Society - South Luzon Chapter, and National Institute on Aging will hold the 26th UP College of Medicine International Grand Scientific Symposium on 21-22 November 2025 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning, UPOU.The two-day hybrid symposium will center on topics relevant to the overall theme of "Living well, Aging well: A Holistic Approach to Longevity". Medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical technology, and midwifery CPD units are also applicable to participants.Interested participants may register online and view the symposium program by accessing this link <https://url.upou.edu.ph/UPCMGSS> or by scanning the QR code. Onsite registration will also be entertained during the event dates. Payment details are also indicated in the post below.See you there!#UPCMGSS #UPManila #UPOpenUniversity #Symposium #HolisticLongevity ... See MoreSee Less
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