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UPOU, Japan Foundation Manila, and Kamenori Foundation Sign MoA for Japanese Speaker’s Forum 2025

2025-08-08T16:06:31+08:00

Delegates from three partnering institutions: UP Open University, Japan Foundation, Manila, and the Kamenori Foundation The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Japan Foundation Manila (JFM), and the Kamenori Foundation sealed their partnership with a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 06 August 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The three-way partnership centers on implementing the Japanese Speakers’ Forum (JSF) 2025, an annual event where students and teachers showcase their Japanese language learning and connect with peers through hands-on activities and fieldwork. It features programs for both teachers and students to [...]

UPOU, Japan Foundation Manila, and Kamenori Foundation Sign MoA for Japanese Speaker’s Forum 20252025-08-08T16:06:31+08:00

UPOU ICTDO Interns Deliver ICT-Driven Solutions at Midyear 2025 Closing

2025-08-08T11:41:36+08:00

Midyear 2025 Interns with the UPOU ICTDO Team The UP Open University (UPOU) Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) successfully concluded its 2025 Midyear Internship Program, which ran from 16 June to 31 July 2025. A total of 18 student interns from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) participated in the program, gaining valuable hands-on experience in systems development while creating practical solutions to enhance UPOU’s operations. Guided by ICTDO personnel and faculty mentors, the interns collaborated in pairs to develop innovative tech-based solutions aimed at enhancing various aspects of UPOU operations. Their final outputs [...]

UPOU ICTDO Interns Deliver ICT-Driven Solutions at Midyear 2025 Closing2025-08-08T11:41:36+08:00

UPOU and IRRI Strengthen Partnership

2025-06-04T15:20:51+08:00

(L-R): IRRI Deputy Director General Junel Soriano and Community Relations and Engagement Manager Teodoro Correa, Jr. with UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jean A. Saludadez. On 3 June 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for a courtesy meeting at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The two institutions, both located in the Los Baños community, discussed potential areas for collaboration. UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jean A. Saludadez met with IRRI Deputy [...]

UPOU and IRRI Strengthen Partnership2025-06-04T15:20:51+08:00

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

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking for Bataan Peninsula State University

2025-07-03T14:15:59+08:00

The UP Open University hosted an online benchmarking for the Center for Alternative Flexible Teaching-Learning and Innovative Instruction (CAFTLII) - Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) on 5 May 2025. Dr. Primo Garcia, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), facilitated the discussion, which was joined by Ms. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO).  The BPSU delegation, led by Dr. Lourdes Santos, CAFTLII Director, included Dr. Noeme Nocom, Head, Open Distance Education; Dr. Job Paguio, Head of Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP); Dir. Normita Lugtu, Director of Alumni Relations; and [...]

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking for Bataan Peninsula State University2025-07-03T14:15:59+08:00

UPOU-FMDS, SIPAG holds an introductory meeting with community partners in preparation for the launching of OUgnayan Wednesdays

2025-05-08T13:31:27+08:00

Following an exploratory meeting held on 08 April 2025 between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Samahan ng Industriya ng Paggugulayan (SIPAG) ng Pagsanjan, the involved committee, such as FMDS Sustainable Livelihoods Innovation and Digitally-transformed Enterprise (SLIDE) and SIPAG Pagsanjan representatives, set an introductory meeting with the interested community partners on 30 April 2025 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This meeting is intended to define the purpose of the upcoming OUgnayan (Open University na Gumagabay at Nagbubuklod sa PamaYANan) Wednesdays, under the OUgnayan, a flagship program that strengthens the university’s public service and community engagement initiatives. OUgnayan Wednesdays, in collaboration with SIPAG Pagsanjan, [...]

UPOU-FMDS, SIPAG holds an introductory meeting with community partners in preparation for the launching of OUgnayan Wednesdays2025-05-08T13:31:27+08:00

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Cycle 2026 in Malaysia

2025-04-30T19:57:31+08:00

(L-R) Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol; Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan; Assoc. Prof. Diego Maranan; UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jean Saludadez; UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano; UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Aurora Lacaste; Assoc. Prof. Roberto Figueroa; Asst. Prof. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) took part in the Open University 5 (OU5) Research Cycle 2026 held on 23-24 April 2025 in Penang, Malaysia. The bi-annual OU5 Research Conference fosters collaborative research among five open universities in Asia: the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) [...]

UPOU Takes Part in OU5 Research Cycle 2026 in Malaysia2025-04-30T19:57:31+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

UPOU & SIPAG Pagsanjan Explores a May 2025 Produce Fair For Farmers & Entrepreneurs

2025-04-25T13:03:48+08:00

UPOU and SIPAG Pagsanjan during the exploratory meeting on 8 April 2025. (L-R: Maryjane Reodanga, Dona Lyn Piamonte, Noreen Alazada, Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan, Mr. Emilio Climaco, Dr. Ferdinand Maquito, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Vanessa Autor, Tiffany Catbagan and Raizza Alforja) The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Samahan ng Paggugulayan sa Pagsanjan (SIPAG) Pagsanjan held an exploratory meeting on 8 April 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters to discuss a potential collaborative project aimed at supporting farmers and entrepreneurs through a community-based produce fair. The project, dubbed OUgnayan (Open University na [...]

UPOU & SIPAG Pagsanjan Explores a May 2025 Produce Fair For Farmers & Entrepreneurs2025-04-25T13:03:48+08:00
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