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UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

What a way to start the year! The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been awarded Level 4 Accreditation, the highest honor granted by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Accreditation System. This recognition marks a significant milestone as UPOU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It underscores the university’s leadership in open and distance education and its unwavering dedication to delivering quality and accessible learning experiences in the Philippines and beyond. This prestigious recognition follows the institutional accreditation process held from 5-7 November  2024. The event, organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), evaluated [...]

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 2025

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has released its calendar of MOOCs offering for 2025 on 10 January 2025, Friday. Forty-four massive open online courses will be offered for 2025, free and open to the public. The courses cover a wide variety of topics on environmental management, biodiversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, design and innovation, video production, Open and Distance eLearning, teaching and learning, Child Rights, Mother’s Class,  Policy Development, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Business Analytics, Gender, and others.  The media was quick to pick up since the post was published on UPOU’s Facebook Page and the UPOU MODeL Facebook [...]

Media Picks up on UPOU’s Offering of Free MOOCs for 20252025-01-14T15:20:21+08:00

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans

The University of the Philippines Open University has released a call to all members of the University of the Philippines community for nominations for the Next Deans of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS). Along with this call is the schedule of activities related to the search for the next Deans of the Faculty Offices. WHO MAY BE NOMINATED? Nominees must have the following minimum qualifications: Filipino citizen Distinction or outstanding academic credentials in the nominee’s chosen field of expertise which should be along the lines of the [...]

UPOU Issues Joint Call for Nomination for Next FICS and FMDS Deans2025-01-10T14:46:07+08:00

Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement

The Quezon City Government recognized Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea, a Professorial Lecturer from the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) under the Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) and Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies (GC/MAS) Programs, as the 2025 Gawad Tandang Sora Awardee. The awarding ceremony took place on 06 January 2025 during the tribute to Melchora Aquino, also known as “Tandang Sora”, in celebration of her 213th birth anniversary. The Gawad Tandang Sora Award which was established through the Quezon City Ordinance No. SP- 3070, S-2021, celebrates Filipina Citizens who exemplify the values and [...]

Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement2025-01-21T14:18:40+08:00

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) conducted its Annual Review and Planning Workshop on 03 January 2025 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium. The planning workshop was led by Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and attended by the chiefs and staff from various OVCFA offices. During the planning workshop, each unit highlighted its key achievements for 2024, showcasing significant progress in financial management, resource allocation, and administrative services. These achievements demonstrated the offices’ shared commitment to excellence and continuous [...]

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop2025-01-06T15:10:28+08:00

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (UPOU FICS) proudly announces the appointment of new program chairs for the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS), Master of Information Systems (MIS), and the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Programs. Assoc. Prof. Myra Almodiel was appointed the new Program Chair of the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Program, effective 02 January 2025. She is the current Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). She holds a Doctor of Communication (DComm) degree from UPOU, a Master of Science in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), [...]

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs2025-01-06T14:53:16+08:00

UPOU-FMDS hosts 1st FMDS Market Day Showcasing Sustainability and Innovation

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 [...]

UPOU-FMDS hosts 1st FMDS Market Day Showcasing Sustainability and Innovation2024-12-18T16:42:19+08:00

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 2024

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) International Conference 2024 held from 11 to 12 December 2024 at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With the theme "Innovating ASEAN Higher Education: Embracing AI Integration, Database Utilization, and Future-Ready Quality Culture," the conference gathered higher education institutions and quality assurance professionals from across the ASEAN region to explore advancements in ensuring and improving the quality of education. Representing UPOU at the event were: Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, OIC of the Quality Assurance Office Asst. Prof. Joel De [...]

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 20242025-03-19T17:16:01+08:00

FMDS Congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Villegas on Completing the Master in Innovation and Business program at AIM

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Abelard Edberto Villegas, Jr. on earning his Master in Innovation and Business (MIB) graduate degree program at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). Asst. Prof. Villegas pursued his MIB program with the support of the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ASITE) Scholarship, along with additional financial assistance. He began this academic journey in April 2023 and completed the program in September 2024. The MIB program, an 18-month, part-time, multidisciplinary graduate degree, is designed to equip Science, [...]

FMDS Congratulates Assistant Professor Karl Villegas on Completing the Master in Innovation and Business program at AIM2024-12-18T16:37:04+08:00

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran

The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held the 3rd Episode of LET’S TALK IT OVER Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran: A Discussion Series on Urban Planning, Environmental Management, and Sustainability on 16 December 2024 featuring Dr. Cristino Tiburan Jr. and Asst. Prof. Milbren Bragais. Dr. Joane Serrano, Dean of FMDS, opened the program and welcomed the guest speakers. She emphasized the importance of understanding these technologies in understanding our environment, anticipating challenges that may be brought by disasters, and designing appropriate solutions.  Dr. Tiburan is a Professor at the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry [...]

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran2024-12-18T15:43:54+08:00
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