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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

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs

2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has reached a significant milestone as its degrees are now officially recognized for equivalency by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark accreditation is expected to pave the way for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE to leverage their UPOU degrees for career advancement and employment opportunities. UP President Angelo Jimenez said the UAE’s recognition of UPOU’s academic programs underscores the global competitiveness of UP education and reinforces the university’s role in empowering Filipinos worldwide. “This development will have a profound [...]

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs2025-03-05T09:53:19+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
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