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UP, Taiwan partners launch Semiconductor Microcredentials Program for global talent development

2026-05-29T14:22:55+08:00

University of the Philippines delegation together with representatives from academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners in Taiwan As the global demand for semiconductor talent continues to rise, the University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Open University (UPOU), together with its partners, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), and Global Semiconductor Talent Accelerator (GSTA), officially launched the Semiconductor Microcredentials Program during the Borderless Human Capital Development: Kaohsiung x UPOU Microcredential Program Launching Banquet held on 22 May 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Chancellor Joane Serrano and Vice President [...]

UP, Taiwan partners launch Semiconductor Microcredentials Program for global talent development2026-05-29T14:22:55+08:00

UPOU highlights digital learning and global talent development at The Borderless Human Capital Forum in Taiwan

2026-05-29T14:22:18+08:00

From Left: Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) Professor Yong-Chao Su, PEZA consultant Glenn Quiro, Chairman Shawn Lin of the Global Semiconductor Talent Accelerator, UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano, KMU VP of the Office of Global Affairs Dr. Chia-Lin Kai, and Benzene Co., Ltd. representative Mr. Brian Lin As part of the Borderless Semiconductor x AI x Medicine Human Capital Development EXPO, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the Borderless Human Capital Forum on 22 May 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The forum gathered academic leaders, industry representatives, government agencies, and institutional partners from Taiwan and the Philippines [...]

UPOU highlights digital learning and global talent development at The Borderless Human Capital Forum in Taiwan2026-05-29T14:22:18+08:00

UPOU welcomes the Development Academy of the Philippines for benchmarking on ODeL practices

2026-04-14T09:36:58+08:00

Dir. Ria Valerie Cabanes (4th from right) with (L–R): Nissa Mariel Caderao, Joana Marie Erasga, Beatrice Ysabel Dy, Tony Ric Medina, Ray Daniel Peralta, Mary Therese Fernandez, Maelyn Pisueña, Gerald Jeff Calubaquib, and John Michael Elritz Gallo during the benchmarking meeting. The Development Academy of the Philippines - Center for Strategic Futures (DAP-CSF) visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for a benchmarking activity on 6 April 2026 at the UPOU Community Hub, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The visit aimed to exchange insights on open and distance eLearning practices, course development, quality assurance mechanisms, [...]

UPOU welcomes the Development Academy of the Philippines for benchmarking on ODeL practices2026-04-14T09:36:58+08:00

UPOU holds first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI

2026-04-14T07:10:20+08:00

The participants of the Mini Faculty Conference aim to redesign their assessments to align with AI-enabled environments. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted its first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI on 7-8 April  2026 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This one-and-a-half-day event was attended by UPOU regular faculty members, composed of program chairs and faculties-in-charge from the three Faculties of Study. The first day of the event began with the Welcome Remarks delivered by Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, who emphasized the [...]

UPOU holds first Mini Faculty Conference in the Age of Assessment in AI2026-04-14T07:10:20+08:00

Caraga State University benchmarks UPOU’s microcredentialing program

2026-04-13T11:21:55+08:00

The Caraga State University (CSU) conducted an online benchmarking meeting with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 6 April 2026 to learn UPOU’s practices in designing and implementing microcredential programs. The discussion centered on UPOU’s processes in offering and developing microcredentials, as well as the institutional structures that support their implementation. The benchmarking aimed to provide insights for Caraga State University as it explores similar initiatives that respond to emerging educational and workforce needs. It focused on the process of developing microcredential courses based on the UPOU’s Roadmap for Microcredentials in implementing the initiative.  The participants also [...]

Caraga State University benchmarks UPOU’s microcredentialing program2026-04-13T11:21:55+08:00

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology

2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

AI can enhance teaching and learning but only if students trust the learning management system (or digital learning platform) and can use it easily. UPOU Associate Professor Reinald Pugoy’s research says that being ready for AI comes from daily interaction with reliable educational technology. “When systems operate intuitively and reliably, users are more confident and more receptive to AI-enhanced features,” said Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy in his study on learning management system usability and artificial intelligence adoption readiness at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). The arrival of AI in recent years has been widely viewed as a [...]

Readiness for AI learning begins with usable technology2026-04-08T11:02:24+08:00

UPOU to Launch Four-Year Project on Advanced Chatbot Ecosystem for Student Support

2026-01-08T10:33:53+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is set to implement a major four-year research and development initiative titled “Advanced Chatbot Ecosystem for Comprehensive Student Support and Learning Experience in Higher Education.” The project aims to strengthen student and staff support services through a practical, user-centered, and sustainable AI-driven chatbot system. Led by Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) with Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo also from FICS, and Ms. Rhea Subong-Espina from the University of the Philippines Visayas, the research team brings together expertise in artificial intelligence, academic services, and user [...]

UPOU to Launch Four-Year Project on Advanced Chatbot Ecosystem for Student Support2026-01-08T10:33:53+08:00

FICS’ Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy Pushes for Responsible AI and Technology-Driven Change

2025-08-08T13:57:31+08:00

                                     Dr. Pugoy at the DALUB-AKLAT: The 2025 UP Librarians Conference Associate Professor Reinald Adrian Pugoy shared his expertise on AI, digital transformation, and technology-enabled education during a series of talks to various sectors across the Philippines. As a faculty member, researcher, and director of the UPOU Information and Communication Technology (ICTDO), Dr. Pugoy’s work on advancing AI literacy and its responsible application in education was disseminated in ten academic gatherings in the first half of the year. He engaged in conversations [...]

FICS’ Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy Pushes for Responsible AI and Technology-Driven Change2025-08-08T13:57:31+08:00

UPOU OVCAA Holds Third Roundtable Discussion on AI

2025-06-10T16:45:38+08:00

More than 80 UPOU faculty and staff members attended the 3rd RTD on AI held on 2 June 2025 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) held the third Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on 2 June 2025 at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna and via conferencing platform. The third part of the RTD series is titled “Revisiting Academic Policies on the Use of AI in Teaching and Learning.” Approximately 80 participants from the faculties [...]

UPOU OVCAA Holds Third Roundtable Discussion on AI2025-06-10T16:45:38+08:00

ISEAC 2025 Highlights AI’s Role in Shaping Education and Cybersecurity

2025-03-24T13:29:37+08:00

The International Symposium on Education, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity (ISEAC) 2025 was successfully conducted last February 26, bringing together more than 200 educators, innovators, and technology experts from the Philippines and beyond. Hosted by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) in partnership with the UP Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), the event set the stage for in-depth discussions on the evolving intersection of digital technology and the future of education. Reshaping Learning Environments Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Chairperson of ISEAC 2025 and Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines, [...]

ISEAC 2025 Highlights AI’s Role in Shaping Education and Cybersecurity2025-03-24T13:29:37+08:00
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