UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto.
The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials.
In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the “Open Distance Learning Law,” and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education) and No. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), UPOU continues to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between various organizations and institutions. These efforts aim to provide accessible and high-quality education to a diverse range of learners, promoting cooperation and shared progress in the educational landscape.
Written by Lovelyn P. Petrasanta ♦ Edited by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel
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A digital lantern that shines with hope this Christmas season![]()
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As we welcome the Christmas season, we look back at the digital lantern created last year by UPOU students Myne Zamora and Rhod Ezekiel DS Vallo. Their work included a short film, an Instagram filter, and the parody itself. Today, we are highlighting just the video, which reveals the lantern at the end.![]()
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Inspired by stained glass windows, the lantern's vibrant colors and shifting patterns symbolize the resilience of Filipino communities. ![]()
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Their work was recognized at the “Culture Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Lanterns", organized by UPOU and the President’s Committee for Culture and the Arts (PCCA).![]()
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To see their work in full, you may visit: sites.google.com/up.edu.ph/kungtala/tala ![]()
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