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Dr. Bandalaria Leads Accreditation Efforts and Showcases Microcredential Research at AAOU Conference 2025

2025-11-19T14:01:54+08:00

Dr. Bandalaria shares about the implementation of microcredentials at UPOU during the 38th AAOU Annual Conference in Beijing, China. (Photo from Dr. Bandalaria) UPOU continues to make an impact as a member of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) at the 38th AAOU Annual Conference held on 20-23 October 2025 in Beijing, China, where Dr. Melinda Dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and former UPOU Chancellor, played an important role in quality assurance and showcased UPOU’s innovative approaches in lifelong learning. Dr. Bandalaria, Chair of the AAOU Accreditation Board, served as [...]

Dr. Bandalaria Leads Accreditation Efforts and Showcases Microcredential Research at AAOU Conference 20252025-11-19T14:01:54+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Attends 38th AAOU Conference: Governance, AI Panel, Accreditation Highlights

2025-11-19T13:45:52+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano shares her insights on sustainable open education in the digital age. UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano represented the UP Open University in key activities at the 38th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference, held on 20-23 October 2025 in Beijing, China, where she participated in a governance meeting, contributed to a panel in digital education, and formally accepted the university’s accreditation. AAOU Governance Chancellor Serrano’s engagement began with AAOU’s 39th Executive Committee Meeting held on 20 October 2025. The meeting included an extensive 15-item agenda aimed at shaping the association’s strategic [...]

UPOU Chancellor Attends 38th AAOU Conference: Governance, AI Panel, Accreditation Highlights2025-11-19T13:45:52+08:00

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences

2025-11-03T11:46:40+08:00

Faculty members from the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) received distinctions for their research at two international academic gatherings held in October 2025. Awards at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano (in striped dress) proudly poses with the awardees of the Best Paper and Young Innovator Awards and selected UPOU faculty and staff on stage at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) in Beijing, China. From left, Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Mr. Adriane Jennel Alarcon, [...]

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences2025-11-03T11:46:40+08:00

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

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

UPOU Earns AAOU Institutional Accreditation, Affirming Its Commitment to Quality in Distance Education

2024-11-19T16:41:13+08:00

AAOU Accreditation Team, UPOU CAC officials and other office/unit heads, and UPOU QAC members during the opening ceremony of the accreditation The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has successfully completed the institutional accreditation process of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of quality and excellence in distance education. The accreditation process took place from 5 to 7 November 2024 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room. This three-day event was organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO) in coordination with all UPOU offices and units. Chaired by Prof. [...]

UPOU Earns AAOU Institutional Accreditation, Affirming Its Commitment to Quality in Distance Education2024-11-19T16:41:13+08:00

AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership

2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00

The AAOU Accreditation Team presents the Certificate of Accreditation to UT Rector Ojat Darojat, M.Bus., Ph.D., and UT officials, marking the successful completion of the accreditation pilot at Universitas Terbuka. The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) launched the second pilot run of its QA-based Accreditation System for Technology-Enhanced and Technology-Mediated Higher Education at Universitas Terbuka (UT) in South Tangerang, Indonesia, from 1-3 October 2024. Spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, the initiative aims to enhance quality assurance in higher education across Asia. Chancellor Bandalaria was joined by Prof. Li Kam Cheong from Hong Kong [...]

AAOU Takes Accreditation System Pilot Run to Universitas Terbuka Under UPOU Chancellor Bandalaria’s Leadership2024-10-14T08:40:32+08:00

AAOU Launches Pilot Accreditation System at Open University Malaysia, Steered by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria

2024-07-25T07:58:14+08:00

The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) officially launched its QA-based Accreditation System pilot run for Technology-Enhanced and Technology-Mediated Higher Education in the Age of Technological Disruptions at Open University Malaysia (OUM) from 16 to 18 July 2024. The event, chaired by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, marked a significant step towards advancing quality assurance in higher education across the region. Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chair of the AAOU Accreditation Team Pilot Run at OUM, provides an overview of the AAOU QA-Based Accreditation System. The accreditation team included notable members such as Prof. Li Kam [...]

AAOU Launches Pilot Accreditation System at Open University Malaysia, Steered by UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria2024-07-25T07:58:14+08:00

AAOU bestows 2021 Meritorious Service Award to Chancellor Bandalaria

2021-06-04T16:07:57+08:00

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), has been chosen by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) as the recipient of the AAOU Meritorious Service Award 2021. The AAOU Meritorious Service Award is given to recognize outstanding services and contributions to open and distance education. The AAOU Executive Committee selected the recipient of this award based on dedication, effort and contributions upon recommendations by the AAOU Adjudication Committee. The Award comprises a citation and a plaque as symbols of acknowledgement presented by the AAOU President to the recipient during the annual [...]

AAOU bestows 2021 Meritorious Service Award to Chancellor Bandalaria2021-06-04T16:07:57+08:00
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