UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum

2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies held a Let’s Talk it Over (LTIO) Forum titled “HR of the Future”  on 11 December 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and online via Zoom. The forum was hosted by the FMDS Master of Public Management Program in partnership with the FMDS Public Service Committee.  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of UPOU FMDS, welcomed all participants, especially the students who are joining online. She applauded the efforts of the FMDS MPM program for organizing the event. She added that the forum addressed how human resource management could adapt [...]

UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

Collaborative Workshop on Child Rights-Based Public Finance by UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and Partners

2024-12-18T16:29:02+08:00

On 3 December 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), in collaboration with representatives from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), Social Watch Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Barangay Operations Office (DILG-NBOO), participated in a workshop titled ‘A Primer on Child Rights-Based Public Finance Online Learning Course.’ Hosted online by the UPOU, the [...]

Collaborative Workshop on Child Rights-Based Public Finance by UPOU, UNICEF Philippines, and Partners2024-12-18T16:29:02+08:00

Pagbalik Tanaw sa FMDS highlights the Pagdiriwang ng Dalawang Dekada ng FMDS anniversary celebration

2024-12-18T16:16:54+08:00

Building from the theme of University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) 29th Anniversary “Unibersidad na Magkakakilala para sa Pagkakaisa,” the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) celebrates its 20th year with “Pagdiriwang ng Dalawang Dekada ng FMDS” anniversary program. The event, hosted by Ms. Mary Grace D. Perez (FMDS Project Staff), brought together faculty and staff members, students, and alumni for an afternoon of reflection, inspiration, and camaraderie. The program started with the launch of the FMDS Anniversary Exhibit, a multimedia showcase chronicling the Faculty’s rich history and achievements. The exhibit featured three key components: Get to Know [...]

Pagbalik Tanaw sa FMDS highlights the Pagdiriwang ng Dalawang Dekada ng FMDS anniversary celebration2024-12-18T16:16:54+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Members Conduct Specialized Training for BFAR FishCoRe Project

2024-12-18T15:40:12+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies delivered two training courses for the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project. FishCoRe is a seven-year initiative that adopts a comprehensive approach to fishery governance, supporting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office 4-A in November 2024. The comprehensive training series comprised two specialized courses that equipped BFAR project staff with essential skills in project management and strategic planning. The first course, Value Chain Analysis, delivered on 12-15 November 2024, covered Value Chain Concepts and Mapping, Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) and Threats-Opportunities-Weaknesses-Strengths (TOWS) [...]

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Members Conduct Specialized Training for BFAR FishCoRe Project2024-12-18T15:40:12+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

UPOU-FMDS’ LTiO focused on Health Awareness and Preparedness against Mpox virus

2024-11-29T15:27:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted the Let’s Talk it Over on “Mpox Uncovered: Safeguarding Health, Preventing Outbreaks” on 14 November 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and via UPOU live streaming platforms. This event was part of FMDS’ initiative towards community inclusivity, digital transformation, and sustainability. It also aligns with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). The webinar aimed to enhance awareness and preparedness about the Mpox virus, exploring its transmission, prevention, [...]

UPOU-FMDS’ LTiO focused on Health Awareness and Preparedness against Mpox virus2024-11-29T15:27:47+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MAN and D/MIH Programs Meet with STOU Schools for Possible Collaborations

2024-11-29T15:14:25+08:00

On 14 November 2024, faculty members of the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) and Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) programs of the UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) met with the Deans of the Schools of Nursing and Health Science of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to discuss areas for possible collaborations. Dr. Rita C. Ramos, Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Dr. Queenie R. Ridulme, Assistant Professor of the MAN program; and Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Associate Professor and Program Chair of the D/MIH program, together with Dr. Renukar Thongkhamrod, Dean of [...]

UPOU-FMDS MAN and D/MIH Programs Meet with STOU Schools for Possible Collaborations2024-11-29T15:14:25+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Research Presented at 2nd ICDBSE

2024-11-29T15:06:56+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) faculty presented their research at the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society and Economy 2024 (ICDBSE 2024) held at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) from 13 to 15 November 2024 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Hosted by STOU, this year’s conference carried the theme “Innovation and Technology towards Sustainability and Lifelong Learning,” with subthemes on Digital Business and Economy, and Digital Learning and Society. Four (4) FMDS research was presented under the Digital Learning and Society subtheme. Dr. Rita C. Ramos, Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Master of [...]

UPOU-FMDS Faculty Research Presented at 2nd ICDBSE2024-11-29T15:06:56+08:00

FMDS QA Committee Conducts Workshop on Developing FMDS Program Handbook

2024-11-29T16:04:40+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the UP Open University recently held a two-day workshop on October 7-8, 2024, to develop a standardized FMDS Program Handbook. Led by FMDS Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, Assistant Professor Ria Valerie Cabanes, with QA Team members Mr. Larry Cruz, Ms. Dina Mae Rejano, Ms. Anne Pauline Del Rosario, and Ms. Raizza Anna Alforja. This initiative marks a significant step toward providing a comprehensive, user-friendly, and accessible handbook for the 18 programs under FMDS. These programs include the Graduate Certificate in / Master of ASEAN Studies (GC/MAS), Master of Arts in [...]

FMDS QA Committee Conducts Workshop on Developing FMDS Program Handbook2024-11-29T16:04:40+08:00

DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference

2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), together with the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), held the 10th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial Conference with the theme “The Fifth Industrial Revolution Amidst Multifaceted Disruptions: Harnessing the Power of Social Development” last 23 to 24 October 2024 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, UP College of Social Work and Community Development. The conference brought together development practitioners, academics, and policymakers that fostered discussions and partnerships in the field of social development. Hon. Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, delivered a keynote address that [...]

DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00
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