In line with its continuing efforts to promote innovative and sustainable policy research and learning initiatives, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), will be organizing an upcoming hybrid webinar entitled “Launching of the FMDS Mentoring Hub”. This initiative is part of the FMDS’ Research Convo, scheduled on 23 October 2025 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna and via Zoom.

This launching event marks the initial steps in the formal establishment of the research groups of Policy Innovation and Learning Laboratory for Sustainability (PILLS) as the mentoring hub of FMDS, for students and a multidisciplinary collaborative research engagement among FMDS faculty and with other Faculty of Studies (FoS) and external partners. The PILLS envisions addressing sustainability challenges in the Philippines and the ASEAN region through policy ideation, collaborative research, and capacity building. The formal launching of the research groups is essential in the establishment and operationalization of PILLS in FMDS to better communicate its benefits and mechanisms to stakeholders.

Invited speakers will include FMDS faculty members and students who are leading their own research groups. As one of the highlights, the established research groups under the FMDS will be shared with the UPOU community, including the Adaptive Research-Innovation Systems and Environments (ARISE) led by Assistant Professor Leo Mendel Rosario, FMDS Diploma in/Master of Research and Development Management (D/MR&DM) Program Chair.

The following related studies conducted by FMDS students drawn from the research groups of PILLS will also be highlighted.

  • Embeddedness of Sustainability in the Philippine Innovation Policies

Engr. Mike Clester Perez, FMDS Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) Student and ARISE member

  • Lived Experiences of Women Innovators of Agricultural Crop Processing Startups in the Cagayan Valley Region

Dr. Lilibeth Languido, FMDS MR&DM Student and ARISE member

  • Understanding the Narratives of Women Role Models in the Regional Technology Startup Ecosystems (RTSEs) of the Philippines: A Phenomenological Approach

Heherson Paris Espana, FMDS MR&DM Student and ARISE member

Attendance is highly encouraged for the UPOU faculty members, students, staff, and partner institutions. Registration will be accessed via https://url.upou.edu.ph/PILLSReg until 17 October 2025 (Friday). Zoom credentials will be shared after your registration.

Written by FRaizza Anna Alforja • Edited by Larry N. Cruz

Sustainable Development Goals

#UPOpenUniversity

Winners of Oral Paper Awards (Master’s Level)Category 1: Conceptual Studies and Assessment - Jonel Galitaz from LNU for the paper titled “Effects of Math Anxiety and Math Self-Efficacy on the Mathematics Achievement of Incoming Freshman University Students: A Structural Equation Model”Category 2: Learning Experiences and Teaching Strategies - Keith Angeline Alejandro from UPCEd for the paper titled “Physics Systems Thinking Approach for Enhancing Students’ Inductive Reasoning and Ability to Manage Cognitive Conflict”Category 3: Teaching Capacity and Development - Shielah Marie Cabusob from MMSU for the paper entitled “Physics teachers’ knowledge, integration, challenges, and practices in climate change concepts”Category 4: Instructional Materials Development (Print and other Resources) - Mariel A. Bravante from ADMU for the paper entitled “Linking Chemistry Learning to Careers: Impact on STEM Students’ Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations”Category 5: Instructional Materials Development (Electronic Technology and Media Devices) - Rachelian L. Buenaventura from BU for the paper entitled “Chemistry lessons integrating laboratory simulations for grade 9 students”Winners of Oral Paper Awards (PhD Level)Category 1: Conceptual Studies and Assessment - Cristina Cecilia Bernal-Manalo from WVSU for the paper titled “BLESSED Island: Boracay’s Local Environmental Stewardship (LES) for Sustainability through Science Education” Category 2: Learning Experiences and Teaching Strategies - Louis F. Ruado from DLSU for the paper titled “Integration of Culture-based Teaching in Utilizing Genetics Digital Tool (CBT-GenDiTool): A Brain-based Approach”Category 3: Teaching Capacity and Development - Tristan C. Orbeta from UPDEd for the paper titled “Emergent Transdisciplinary Teacher Preparation Framework From Generative Ai-Enriched Biology Instruction And Pre-Service Teachers’ TLPACK, Digital Citizenship, And Cognitive Offloading”Category 4: Instructional Materials Development (Print and other Resources) - Mary Grace A. Lorca from WVSU for the paper titled “Laro ng Lahi at Sining sa Siyensya: A Culture-Based Biology Teaching and Learning Module”Category 5: Instructional Materials Development (Electronic Technology and Media Devices) - Robert John M. Eliab from WVSU for the paper titled “Integrating Technology in the Teaching of General Mathematics through Digital Games: A Module Development” Winners of Poster Paper AwardsCategory 1: Conceptual Studies and Assessment - Elmer M. Cuevas from CLSU for the poster titled “Digital Literacy and the Qualification of Attitudes, Perception, and Readiness Toward AI Integration in Science Education: Evidence from a Philippine State University” Category 2: Learning Experiences and Teaching Strategies - Cherry Joy B. Demingoy from WVSU from the poster titled “Bridging Tradition and Curriculum: Integrating Local Folktales as Pedagogical Tool in Teaching Mathematics”Category 3: Teaching Capacity and Development - Rea May Arandia from CLSU for the poster titled “Exploring Mathematics Proficiency among Preservice Mathematics Teachers: A Problem-solving Approach”Category 4: Instructional Materials Development (Print and other Resources) - Shella Mae Ortiz from WVSU for the poster titled “Development of Contextualized Instructional Material in Patterns and Algebra”Category 5: Instructional Materials Development (Electronic Technology and Media Devices) - Michael Angelo Dejando from CNU for the poster titled “E-Salay-Sci: A Localized Multimedia Resource Package (LMRP) in Earth Science” #NRCSME2025 #11thNRCSME #STEAMEducation #STEM ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Twitter feed is not available at the moment.