2-Step Verification for UP and UPOU Mail Accounts

In compliance with Memorandum No. TJH 2019-07A from the Office of the President of the University of the Philippines, the Two-Factor Authentication method must be enforced for the @up.edu.ph and @upou.edu.ph domains. The @up.edu.ph domain has begun enforcing this from the last week of March. Those who did not enable the 2-Step Verification for their @up.edu.ph accounts during the allotted time will encounter an error once they log in. To regain access to your @up.edu.ph account, please follow the instructions posted here. Note that the @upou.edu.ph domain will also enforce this authentication method starting 01 May 2019 so please take [...]

2-Step Verification for UP and UPOU Mail Accounts2019-06-27T10:46:42+08:00

UPOU-FMDS LTIO features Current Laws and Situation of Women

In celebration of Women's Month and the National Social Work Day, the University the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) and Diploma in/Master of Social Work (DMSW) programs of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) in cooperation with the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) conducted the Let's Talk it Over (LTIO) Lecture entitled "Are Changes Working for Women? A forum on the current situation of women and the legislative updates in the Philippines." This was held on 20 March 2019 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and online via the UPOU Networks. The lecture aimed [...]

UPOU-FMDS LTIO features Current Laws and Situation of Women2023-04-24T15:07:16+08:00

UPOU Faculty and Staff present papers at the 5th RP-Japan International Workshop – GIAHS Twinning for Sustainable Development at Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

On 3-5 February 2019, faculty and staff of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) attended the 5th Republic of the Philippines - Japan International Workshop - Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Twinning for Sustainable Development held at Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The participants from UPOU were Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Information Office Director and Ifugao Satoyama Meister Training Program (ISMTP) Technical Working Committee Member; Dr. Consuelo dL. Habito, Environment and Natural Resources Management Program of Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS-UPOU MENRM) Program Chair; Dr. Sherry B, Marasigan, faculty of Education - UPOU Affiliate Faculty; Asst. Prof. [...]

UPOU Faculty and Staff present papers at the 5th RP-Japan International Workshop – GIAHS Twinning for Sustainable Development at Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan2019-06-13T11:48:36+08:00

OSA Conducts Life Coaching Seminar-Workshop

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), together with the Guidance and Counseling Division of the Office of Student Affairs, UP Los Banos (UPLB), conducted Life Coaching Seminar-Workshops on 11 and 18 March 2019. The Seminar-Workshop aimed at assisting University faculty members, staff and personnel in helping students thrive and develop positive life skills through a mentor-mentee relationship. UPLB-OSA staff members facilitated the events, led by Ms. Janett A. Dolor, Head of the Guidance and Counseling Division; with Dr. Erick Vernon Y. Dy, Head of the International Students Division and OSA Consultant [...]

OSA Conducts Life Coaching Seminar-Workshop2023-04-24T15:09:46+08:00

FICS conducts first FICS MeetUPs

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted the first FICS MeetUPs. Knowing the importance of transferring knowledge (practices, lessons learned, procedures/processes, etc.), this activity aims to empower FICS staff members as well preserve the culture of FICS and ensure the continuity of its best practice. FICS MeetUPs are quarterly get-together of FICS administrative staff and research assistants where sharing of updates are done. MeetUPs also serve as venues for evaluating completed FICS activities and planning forthcoming events. Another feature of this activity is the sharing of knowledge wherein specific topics are [...]

FICS conducts first FICS MeetUPs2019-06-11T16:53:12+08:00

UPOU Faculty members conferred UP Scientist Titles

The University of the Philippines (UP) released the names of the faculty and researchers who were conferred the UP Scientific Productivity Award for CY 2018-2020. Three of the awardees are from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) -- Dr. Sheila R. Bonito, Dr. Patricia B. Arinto and Dr. Alexander G. Flor. Dr. Sheila R. Bonito, Professor at the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, and on secondment as Dean of the UP Manila College of Nursing, has been conferred the title "UP Scientist II." Dr. Bonito is an expert in statistics, research, epidemiology, and health education. She has [...]

UPOU Faculty members conferred UP Scientist Titles2023-04-24T15:11:45+08:00

UPOU forges new partnerships on its 24th Anniversary

New partnerships were forged and sealed by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 01 March 2019 as part of the celebration of its 24th Anniversary. This was held at its headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Red Cross for Youth of the UP Los Banos (UPLB) were UPOU's new partners. With the DENR, the partnership shall facilitate capacity development and explore opportunities for cooperation on learning on environment and natural resources (ENR). In addition, areas of cooperation will include the conduct of organizational review and assessment and the [...]

UPOU forges new partnerships on its 24th Anniversary2023-04-24T14:58:35+08:00

Search is out for the Next UPOU Chancellor

The University of the Philippines (UP) is in search for the Next Chancellor of the UP Open University (UPOU). In November 2018, UP President Danilo L. Concepcion released an administrative order to institute a search process for the next Chancellor of UPOU, and constitute the search committee. The Incumbent Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Pena Bandalaria, ended her term on 28 February 2019. The search process commenced with the nomination and constitution of the Search Committee. The Search Committee is then in charge of releasing the call for nominations for Chancellor. Nominations were accepted until 26 February 2019. On 01 March [...]

Search is out for the Next UPOU Chancellor2019-06-11T16:44:42+08:00

UPOU brands 24th year with Excellence and Equity

Carrying the theme "Excellence in Equity, Equity in Excellence," UPOU proudly shared its journey in maintaining quality and excellence in education through open and distance elearning (ODeL) with its partners, stakeholders, alumni, students, the entire UP System and other constituent units, and the rest of the higher education institutions in the Philippines and abroad. With its mission of providing access to quality higher education, it adheres to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, especially to Filipinos anywhere in the world. Part of the one-day [...]

UPOU brands 24th year with Excellence and Equity2023-04-24T15:02:58+08:00

Employees take advantage of Free Eye Checkup at UPOU

A free eye checkup was organized by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) through the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO). This was arranged in cooperation with Soltura Optical Clinic and was held on 20 February 2019 at the UPOU Oblation Hall in Los Banos, Laguna. UPOU employes, Student Assistants and even students who are on-the-job trainees with UPOU availed of the free service. The free eye checkup was organized as part of the university's aim to ensure the health and wellness of its employees. Anchored under the flagship [...]

Employees take advantage of Free Eye Checkup at UPOU2023-04-24T15:00:48+08:00
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