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UPOU’s Dr. Rita Ramos Recognized for Inclusive Innovation

2025-06-25T13:32:21+08:00

While many innovations have led to new products for the consumer market, others create value by addressing the problems of the marginalized. One such innovation is the project led by Dr. Rita C. Ramos, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of the Master of Arts Nursing program at UP Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies.  Her project, The Filipinized Learning Management System with Relevant Learning Experience (RLE), was recognized by the University of the Philippines (UP) for ”its outstanding innovation that upholds the ideals of honor and excellence in the service of the Filipino nation.” The recognition was conferred [...]

UPOU’s Dr. Rita Ramos Recognized for Inclusive Innovation2025-06-25T13:32:21+08:00

UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo

2025-07-01T10:35:09+08:00

Two teams with student innovators from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) were recognized as co-recipients of the prestigious Gawad Pangulo sa Natatanging Inobasyon ng Mag-aaral 2025, a system-wide search for outstanding innovation projects across the UP constituent universities. The awarding ceremony was held at the Atencio-Libunao Hall, UP Diliman, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and impact-driven innovation. Watch! Tap! Shop! One of the award-winning innovations, Watch! Tap! Shop!, was a collaborative project between students from UPOU and UP Diliman. The team includes Rajan Joaquin Llaguno (UPOU), Erickson Llaguno (UPD), Anna Porsche Gutierrez (UPOU), and Jordan Rae Costanilla [...]

UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo2025-07-01T10:35:09+08:00

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence

2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

During its year-end celebration, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recognized the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for Partnership Excellence, a testament to UPOU’s continued support and collaboration with GSIS in delivering services effectively. The event was held on 13 December 2024 at Asia Blooms Restaurant in Sta. Cruz, Laguna aimed to recognize the contributions of partner agencies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their roles as Agency Authorized Officers and Electronic Remittance File Handlers. In addition to recognizing institutional excellence, GSIS also recognized and awarded Mr. Michael P. Lagaya of the Human Resources Development [...]

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

MENRM Student Wins Second Place in the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024)

2024-11-29T15:27:03+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) congratulates the outstanding achievement of Princess Yvonne Donila, a student of the Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM) program, who secured 2nd place in the Master’s category of the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024) held on 26-28 November 2024 in Suva, Fiji. The conference, organized by the Global Development Network (GDN), in partnership with the University of the South Pacific and the Government of Fiji, carried the theme “Global Synergies: Climate Resilience Strategies for a Sustainable [...]

MENRM Student Wins Second Place in the Climate Opinion Essay Contest at the Global Development Conference 2024 (GDC 2024)2024-11-29T15:27:03+08:00

Professor Bandalaria Conferred the UP Scientist Award

2024-11-15T09:26:49+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, for being conferred the title of UP Scientist III for the term 2023-2025. Dr. Bandalaria is a Professor at the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), where she teaches courses in the Master of Development Communication and Doctor of Communication programs. In addition to her expertise in communication, she is a recognized authority in open and distance education (ODeL), having published extensively in academic journals and contributed to books on these topics. Her work spans not only [...]

Professor Bandalaria Conferred the UP Scientist Award2024-11-15T09:26:49+08:00

UPOU Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad

2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty members and student were proudly honored for their achievements during the 116th founding anniversary of the University of the Philippines (UP). This milestone was marked by the week-long celebration “Linggo ng Unibersidad” with the theme “Hayag: Pagpupugay sa Lingkod Bayan 2024.”  Part of this celebration was "Pagkilala sa Fakulti, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa o Internasyonal na Rekognisyon," organized by the  UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) held on 13 June 2024, at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. The event highlighted the [...]

UPOU Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress

2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, an Associate Professor from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), won the Best Paper Award at the 24th Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC). The conference was held from 9 to 11 May 2024 at the De La Salle University—Laguna Campus in Biñan, Laguna. This marks the first time UPOU FICS has participated in the prestigious conference, making the achievement even more remarkable. His paper, titled “Summarization-Driven Collaborative Filtering for Explainable Recommendation,” introduces a new framework for recommendation systems. These systems, used by platforms such as online [...]

FICS Associate Professor Wins Best Paper Award at the Philippine Computing Science Congress2024-05-20T08:38:49+08:00

UPOU Faculty of Education Affiliate Professor Conferred NRCP Achievement Award

2024-03-15T08:36:57+08:00

Dr. Maria Ana T. Quimbo, an affiliate professor and former Program Chair of the Doctor of Philosophy in Education program of the UPOU Faculty of Education, is among the eight 2023 National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Achievement Awardees recognized during the 91st General Membership Assembly held on 12 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. She has been conferred this award by the NRCP, an attached agency of the Department of Science and Technology, for her outstanding contributions in the field of social sciences. Her extensive research activities centered mainly on evaluation studies in [...]

UPOU Faculty of Education Affiliate Professor Conferred NRCP Achievement Award2024-03-15T08:36:57+08:00

Former FMDS Dean Dr. Inocencio Buot, Jr. Conferred the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award

2024-03-14T12:20:25+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is delighted to share the exciting news that Dr. Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., former Dean of FMDS, has been honored by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) at its 2024 Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly held on March 12, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. NRCP, the country’s largest collegial body and premier agency for basic and fundamental research, granted Dr. Buot the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award for Division V Biological Sciences in recognition [...]

Former FMDS Dean Dr. Inocencio Buot, Jr. Conferred the 2023 NRCP Achievement Award2024-03-14T12:20:25+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS

2024-02-28T10:58:48+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed students from the UP Integrated School (UPIS) as part of their Career Orientation Trip. This event aimed to help Grades 9, 10, and 11 students of UPIS understand the various program options available at UPOU and explore different career paths related to those programs. This was held on 19 February 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. A total of 306 UPIS students participated in the Career Orientation, with 104 students from Grade 9, 97 from Grade 10, and 105 from Grade 11. The students were divided [...]

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS2024-02-28T10:58:48+08:00
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