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FMDS’ MIH Program Holds Roundtable Discussion on Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials

2025-04-14T11:52:15+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently organized a Roundtable Discussion (RTD) through its Master of International Health (MIH) program for the Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials. Held at the Audio Visual Room at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna, on 26 March 2025, the RTD aimed to gather insights and stakeholder perspectives on developing microcredential courses focused on lifestyle disease management. These courses—Foundations of Lifestyle Diseases Management, Lifestyle Interventions in Disease Management, and Patient-Centered Care and Holistic Approach—are part of the MicroCASA project, which seeks to enhance [...]

FMDS’ MIH Program Holds Roundtable Discussion on Lifestyle Disease Management Microcredentials2025-04-14T11:52:15+08:00

Building the Future of Microcredentials: FMDS Among Key Philippine Representatives at MicroCASA Consortium

2024-11-08T15:50:31+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), represented by Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano joined the MicroCASA Project Consortium held from 28 to 30 October, 2024, at Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). As one of the Philippine representatives, FMDS actively engaged in discussions and workshops centered on advancing micro-credentialing frameworks across Southeast Asia. Hosted by ADMU, the third roundtable discussion organized by MicroCASA Erasmus+ focused on the theme, “White Paper: Action Plan for Micro-credentials Adoption in Higher Education for Southeast Asian Countries.” The event gathered leading experts from institutions [...]

Building the Future of Microcredentials: FMDS Among Key Philippine Representatives at MicroCASA Consortium2024-11-08T15:50:31+08:00

UPOU Facilitated a Consultation Meeting with NITESD-TESDA

2024-10-28T11:44:57+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) facilitated a consultation meeting with the National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (NITESD-TESDA) on 18 October 2024, held both via Zoom and in person at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The TESDA delegation, led by Dr. David Bungallon, Executive Director of NITESD, together with Ms. Bianca Himaya Luna, Supervising TESD Specialist, and Mr. Billy Andrew Buenaflor, met with Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). During the meeting, the [...]

UPOU Facilitated a Consultation Meeting with NITESD-TESDA2024-10-28T11:44:57+08:00

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)

2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB) on 14 October 2024 via Zoom.  UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda Bandalaria received the visitors and facilitated the discussion together with Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Director of the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). The delegates from KMSB, headed by Executive Director Roentgen Bronce, included Ms. Katrina Jayne Oprenario, Supervising Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Mirella Therese Tizon, Legislative Staff Officer; Ms. Lucilla [...]

UPOU Hosted Online Benchmarking for the Philippine House of Representatives-Knowledge Management Systems Bureau (KMSB)2024-10-28T14:11:52+08:00

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting

2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

 The UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Office of the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education on 10 October 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), shared the UPOU’s practices and strategies in open and distance elearning with Dr. Andrei Coronel, ADMU Lead Coordinator for Open and Distance Education Learning, and Dr. Anne Lan Candelaria, ADMU Assistant Vice President for Graduate Education. The benchmark meeting covered UPOU’s Learning Management Systems (LMS), including accessibility plugins, plagiarism checkers, and other [...]

UPOU Welcomed Delegates From Ateneo De Manila University for a Benchmark Meeting2024-10-28T14:19:43+08:00

MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM

2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM), led by Director-General for Basic Education, Marjuni Maddi, visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 30 September 2024. They were received by UPOU Officials at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Director-General Maddi explained that the purpose of their visit was to discuss potential collaborations that can bridge educational gaps in the region.  Dr. Charisse T. Reyes, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Education, shared the UPOU’s Pagtulay program, a [...]

MBHTE-BARMM Visits UPOU to Explore Partnership in Bridging Educational Gaps in BARMM2024-10-14T09:09:54+08:00

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University

2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmarking activity for Saint Louis University (SLU) on 20 September 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), received the visitors from SLU and led the discussions. The delegation from SLU, led by Dr. Faridah Kristi Wetherick, Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, included Graduate Program Coordinators Dr. Geraldine Wakat, Ms. Leilani De Guzman, Mr. Marcelino Lunag Jr., Mr. Mark Job Bascos, and Mr. Gulliver Eric Alawas. They explored UPOU's strategies and practices in open and [...]

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from Bukidnon State University (BukSU), headed by Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, for a benchmarking activity on 16 September 2024 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA); and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), received the delegates from BukSU.  Dr. Almodiel facilitated the discussion on UPOU’s open and distance elearning, its practices, and the various strategies employed to enhance [...]

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance

2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

In celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University will be releasing three new open educational resources (OERs) as part of the FastLearn episodes created by the UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). FASTLearn or Flexible and Accelerated Short Micro-Videos for Teaching and Learning is a program in UPOU Networks that features reels-like videos of learning objects. The first video is titled, “Ang Sitwasyon ng Media sa Panahon ng Batas Militar--Unang Bahagi.” It will be aired on 21 September. Next is the FastLearn episode titled [...]

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity

2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted an online benchmarking activity for  Cavite State University (CVSU) on 04 September 2024. The activity aims to promote knowledge sharing and cooperation between the two institutions. The delegates from CVSU, headed by Dr. Bernard Feranil, Director of the Center for Language Learning and Research (CELLAR), expressed interest in the processes for assessing manuscripts, particularly in terms of plagiarism detection. He mentioned that the primary objective of their benchmarking is to explore how they can integrate policies related to maintaining academic integrity within CVSU’s form and style guidelines. Dr. Myra Almodiel, [...]

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00
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