ATTENTION: Extension of call for applicants for Student Wellness Subsidy 2024 UP-OSDS is extending the application for the Student Wellness Subsidy 2024. Please see the new schedule below: Don't miss out on this opportunity to access support for your mental health needs. Apply now and take a step towards wellness! For any inquiries, feel free to contact [email protected]. See this post in context #UPOpenUniversity
The University of the Philippines is delighted to announce the official launch of the UP VINTA Project in Thailand. The launch event is scheduled to take place on 18 May 2024, at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, Thailand. The UP VINTA Project is a flagship initiative of the University of the Philippines System and international partners aimed at making quality higher education borderless. This project represents a significant step forward in bringing forth different learning pathways to OFWs and their loved ones. The launch event will feature keynote speeches from esteemed guests, including representatives from the Philippine Embassy Ambassador, Vice Consuls [...]
On 05 April 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, in collaboration with the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO), launched the Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) Project. The initiative was conducted at the UPOU CCDL and was attended by staff representing various university units and offices. The event kicked-off with an informative session led by Ms. Carla Alyssa Cabrera, the project’s current focal person, providing attendees with a thorough understanding of the P.A.W. Project’s objectives and operational mechanisms. Ms. Chiara Karenina Manuel, co-founder of CATS of UPLB, also shared insights into effective community animal management practices, drawing from her organization’s [...]
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Program recently hosted a workshop titled “Immersive Learning Workshop for Faculty and Staff” on 12 April 2024, at Sandbox, CCDL Building, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. The workshop provided faculty and staff members with the opportunity to explore various immersive learning applications and tools. This hands-on experience will assist them in generating ideas and designing lessons that integrate these technologies. Additionally, the workshop served as a platform for WILLS panelists and presenters to develop their full papers for publication in journals. Dr. Roberto [...]
On 15 April 2024, the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc.(LBSCFI) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 40th Anniversary. The event, held at the UP Open University (UPOU) Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium in Los Baños, Laguna, was a testament to the enduring commitment of all twenty-five member agencies of LBSCFI to the community. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor and President of LBSCFI, officially opened the program with a congratulatory message for all member agencies who persist in engaging in sustainable science and technology to affect the lives of Los Baños and its [...]
On April 24, the Office of Gender Concerns conducted a gender sensitivity orientation which discussed basic gender concepts and issues and pertinent laws at the audio-visual room (AVR) at UPOU Headquarters from 10 am to 12 pm. The gender sensitivity orientation was administered by Dr. Finaflor Taylan, the Director of the Office of Gender Concerns, who discussed important Gender and Development (GAD) matters to the male employees of the campus development staff and management office and drivers of UPOU. Dr. Taylan talked about gender sensitivity being a battle both men and women face together, not against each other. She mentioned [...]
Attention UPOU Students! The Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the UP Student Wellness Subsidy Program (UP-SWS)! What is the UP-Student Wellness Subsidy (SWS) Program? The UP-SWS Program is a grant to reduce the cost of prescribed medication and other mental health services. The subsidy covers a portion of the cost of medicines and professional services that mental health professionals prescribe. Who is eligible to apply for the SWS Program? All bonafide UPOU students (i.e., Students enrolled in Certificate Programs, Undergraduate Students, and Graduate Students) who were advised to seek professional help, [...]
Ang University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd) at Sentro ng Wikang Filipino – Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman (SWF-UPD) ay kasalukuyang nagkakaloob ng dalawang bridge course sa ilalim ng proyektong eTULAY-FILIPINO. Isa itong proyektong Open Online Course na naglalayong 1) paunlarin ang paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang teknolohikong paraan at gawain bilang pagsasakatuparan sa mandato ng SWF-UPD kaugnay ng Patakarang Pangwika ng UP, at 2) magbigay ng suporta o umagapay sa kasanayang pagsulat sa Filipino ng mga kasalukuyang mag-aaral sa Senior High School ng UP Integrated School (UPIS) at di-gradwadong mag-aaral ng UP Diliman, UPOU FEd, at piling mag-aaral mula sa ibang yunit ng UP. Para [...]
In celebration of Earth Day 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a tree planting activity on 22 April 2024 at the forest arboretum located on the east portion of the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The indigenous tree, Mountain Agoho (Gymnostoma rumphianum), was planted to align with this year’s theme of “Planet vs. Plastics”, aimed at increasing awareness of the critical environmental issue concerning plastic pollution and promoting sustainable approaches to achieve a zero-plastic-waste community. (from left to right) Mr. Elegerio, Ms. Reondanga, Asst. Prof. Halos, [...]
The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) in collaboration with the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) recently spearheaded a comprehensive training workshop on research ethics, focusing on Basic Research Ethics Training (BRET) last April 15-16, 2024. The two-day hybrid workshop aimed to equip attendees with a thorough understanding of foundational research ethics principles and ethical research practices for the advancement of knowledge and human welfare. Dr. Angelica Francisco, a distinguished member of the PHREB Committee on Information Dissemination, Training, and Advocacy, along with Dr. Ruben C. Mendoza from Ateneo de Manila University, served [...]
