UPOU-OSA Benchmarks with UPD-OCG on Career Advancement Services

2025-06-04T10:13:50+08:00

(Front L-R): Ms. Jessie Dalisay, Ms. Erlinda Manarin, Ms. Christine Volante, Asst. Prof. Roda L. Tajon, UPOU OSA Director and Ms. Laarnie Reaño and Ms. Charity Orense; (Back L-R): Ms. Gigi Constantino, Dr. Gina Valderama To strengthen the services of its  Counseling and Guidance Program, the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) conducted a benchmarking activity with the UP Diliman (UPD)  Office of Counseling and Guidance (OCG) on 30 May 2025. Asst. Prof. Roda L. Tajon, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, with OSA staff, Ms. Laarnie Reaño, Ms. Erlinda Manarin, and Ms. [...]

UPOU-OSA Benchmarks with UPD-OCG on Career Advancement Services2025-06-04T10:13:50+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Visit of Miriam College LEAD Center

2025-05-30T14:38:25+08:00

Director Ria Valerie Cabanes from UPOU QAO and Director Allan Paul Tang of the LEAD Center at Miriam College (center) with UPOU and LEAD Center personnel. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the Lifelong Education and Development (LEAD) Center of Miriam College for a benchmarking activity on 27 May 2025, held at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Director Ria Valerie Cabanes of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), together with Assistant to the Director Anna Cañas-Llamas of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs, received the visiting team led by Director [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Visit of Miriam College LEAD Center2025-05-30T14:38:25+08:00

Cebu Normal University and UPOU Meet for Training Plans

2025-04-25T16:20:13+08:00

UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (center) met with Cebu Normal University delegates led by Dr. Joseph Tubilan (second from right). Cebu Normal University (CNU) visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 11 April 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, following the initial discussions with the Faculty of Education (FEd).   The CNU delegates, led by Dr. Joseph Elvir Tubilan, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Internationalization (VP-AAI), included Dr. Venus Cortez,  Office-In-Charge, Vice President for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Internationalization and Lifelong Learning; Dr. Lelani Dapat, Director, Information and FM Station [...]

Cebu Normal University and UPOU Meet for Training Plans2025-04-25T16:20:13+08:00

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU

2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

The Caraga State University (CSU) conducted a benchmarking visit to the UP Open University (UPOU) on 25 March 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Newly appointed Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, welcomed the visitors, led by Dr. Ruth E. Sanchez, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The CSU delegation included Ms. Janine S. Gelaga, Associate Dean; Mr. Mark Vincent Vergara, Chair for Communication; Dr. Desiree Gonzales, Chair for Social Work; Ms. Connie Fern Mirana, Chair for Sociology; Ms. Loressa Paguta, Chair for Psychology; Dr. Rustum Salva, Research Coordinator; [...]

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting

2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Far Eastern University (FEU) Roosevelt for a benchmarking activity on 20 February 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna.  The benchmarking activity was facilitated by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). Also present was Anna Cañas-Llamas, Information Officer of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Ms. Maelyn Pisueña, QAO Officer, joined virtually Dr. Alma Emerita V. Dela Cruz, Senior [...]

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology

2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 13 February 2025.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Aurora Lacaste, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Officer-in-Charge for the Office of Public Affairs,  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Dr. Mari Angeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office, and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP). The representatives from FEU Institute of [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.

2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session with Star Colleges, Inc. on 22 January 2025 via Zoom. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), facilitated the session.  The delegation from Star Colleges, Inc., led by  Atty. Kara Russanne D. Alawas, School President, included Mr. Christopher Gaerlan, Program Coordinator; Mr. Ambrosio B. Alawas, Dean, College of Theology; Ma’am Annabelle D. Alawas, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ma’am Criselda G. Bantog, Program Coordinator; and Mr. Jeremiah Gnade P. Estolas, [...]

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

UNP Explored Distance Learning Practices Through Benchmarking with UPOU

2024-12-18T12:56:33+08:00

On 16 December 2024, UP Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmark meeting with the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The UNP delegation, led by Dr. Dolores Bersamina, Dean, included Dr. Wilson Tolio, Assistant Dean; Ms. Sheila De Vera, Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Social Work; Dr. Epifania Marlene Purisima, Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Nursing; and Dr. Loraine Ann Madera - Program Coordinator, Master of Public Administration.  They were welcomed by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Myra Almodiel, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director at the UPOU Office [...]

UNP Explored Distance Learning Practices Through Benchmarking with UPOU2024-12-18T12:56:33+08:00

UPOU FMDS MAN Program and Philippine General Hospital Preceptors Clinical Practicum Orientation

2024-12-18T15:21:44+08:00

On 21 November 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Program hosted a Clinical Practicum Orientation. This initiative was in partnership with preceptors from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) spearheaded by the MAN Program Development Associate and Assistant Professor Regine Karla Bagalanon, together with the new Program Chair, Dr. Rita Ramos, and faculty members Dr. Queenie Ridulme and Assistant Professor Ria Valerie Cabanes. This full-day event aimed to enhance the clinical learning experience for students by aligning expectations and standardizing the orientation process for [...]

UPOU FMDS MAN Program and Philippine General Hospital Preceptors Clinical Practicum Orientation2024-12-18T15:21:44+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Workshop Connects Mental Well-Being and Environmental Stewardship for National Mental Health Awareness Month

2024-12-18T15:57:24+08:00

In celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month in October, the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) organized a workshop event entitled “Growing Together: Earth and Mind” held on 15 November 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room. This was participated in by the UPOU Earth Ambassadors partner elementary schools namely Sto. Domingo Elementary School from Bay, Laguna, and The Learning Place from Los Baños, Laguna. The event primarily aimed to foster connections between mental well-being and environmental stewardship. This also focused on encouraging the participants to recognize the interrelatedness between mental health and the environment. The event [...]

UPOU-FMDS Workshop Connects Mental Well-Being and Environmental Stewardship for National Mental Health Awareness Month2024-12-18T15:57:24+08:00
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