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UPOU-FMDS Records a Hundred of Flora and Avifaunal Diversity within the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship & Nutrition)

2024-03-04T09:39:16+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) compiled a dataset of 200 plant species and 22 observed bird species as of 18 January 2024 and 20 October 2023, respectively. Identified species in the FMDS Permaculture G.A.R.D.E.N. Source: https://angusmaps.my.canva.site/upou-perma-garden-map Based on the conducted 3-day field inventory of plant species on 16-18 January 2024, a total of 183 plant species were identified and 17 unidentified plant species. These were co-initiated by Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores, permaculture expert and designer, and Ms. Maryjane Reondanga, the Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. caretaker. Meanwhile, the baselining of avifaunal [...]

UPOU-FMDS Records a Hundred of Flora and Avifaunal Diversity within the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship & Nutrition)2024-03-04T09:39:16+08:00

UPOU FMDS and Campus Development and Management Office Strengthen Collaborative Efforts on Waste Management and Food Servicing

2024-03-01T16:52:26+08:00

In alignment with advocacy for sustainable policies and practices to establish a model sustainability campus, the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO) of UP Open University (UPOU) engaged in collaborative efforts with the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) on 12 February 2024. The seminar, titled ‘Collaborative Project on Waste Management and Food Servicing,’ addressed various challenges concerning waste collection and solid waste management systems. Solid Waste Management or SWM constitutes a pivotal element of the SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus) initiative at UPOU, wherein FMDS spearheads its operational implementation both within and beyond [...]

UPOU FMDS and Campus Development and Management Office Strengthen Collaborative Efforts on Waste Management and Food Servicing2024-03-01T16:52:26+08:00

40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on Decentralization: The Case of MPSUID Butuan

2024-03-01T16:47:57+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) invites you to the 40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar titled, “Decentralization: The case of Master Plan for Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Development (MPSUID) Butuan” on 08 March 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and live via Zoom. The seminar was inspired by Butuan’s explicitly stated vision for its development. The Philippines suffers from a severe case of inequitable distribution of income or wealth. This inequity is reflected in the skewed concentration of economic activities to just a [...]

40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on Decentralization: The Case of MPSUID Butuan2024-03-01T16:47:57+08:00

UPOU to Highlight Equality, Progress, and Inclusivity in the 2024 Women’s Month Celebration

2024-02-29T16:50:09+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continuously highlights the celebration of both National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day this March 2024. UPOU, through the Gender Focal Point System (GFPS) and the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), will be celebrating Women’s Month with a series of events and activities. The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights and corresponding issues and will serve as a tribute to the countless contributions and achievements of women in various fields and industries within the university’s open and distance e-learning (ODeL) framework. This year’s theme, UPOU [...]

UPOU to Highlight Equality, Progress, and Inclusivity in the 2024 Women’s Month Celebration2024-02-29T16:50:09+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and PESO Laguna Conducted a Courtesy Visit with the Local Government Unit of Los Baños, Laguna for Barangay Digital Transformation Project

2024-04-02T14:58:59+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with Laguna Public Employment Services Office (PESO Laguna), recently conducted a courtesy visit to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Los Baños, Laguna on 16 February 2024 in relation to the public service initiative called “Barangay Digital Transformation”. Led by UPOU-FMDS Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano, the team, which included Ms. Mary Jane T. Banasihan-Corcuera, Manager of the PESO Laguna, Ms. Dona Lyn Piamonte, FMDS Linkages Staff, and Mr. Rodson Del Mundo, Provincial PESO Staff, visited Los Baños Municipal Administrator [...]

UPOU-FMDS and PESO Laguna Conducted a Courtesy Visit with the Local Government Unit of Los Baños, Laguna for Barangay Digital Transformation Project2024-04-02T14:58:59+08:00

UPOU Chatbot Solution ‘Openg’ Bags Best Moodle Innovation Award of 2023

2024-02-22T17:41:27+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has once again reaffirmed its status as an innovator in online education when its MODeL chatbot solution, Openg, was awarded as the Best Moodle Innovation of 2023 by the Moodle Association of Japan at the Moodle Moot 2024 held on 16-18 February 2024 at the Nagasaki International University, Japan. As the official platform for the UPOU Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), MODeL consistently receives a high volume of inquiries, ranging from general information to course enrollment. Since Openg’s launch in 2023, it has been aiding users in setting up accounts, registering [...]

UPOU Chatbot Solution ‘Openg’ Bags Best Moodle Innovation Award of 20232024-02-22T17:41:27+08:00

Promoting Safety and Conservation: UPOU Conducts a Workshop on Proper Snake Handling

2024-02-21T17:28:08+08:00

Ms. Ong and Mr. Tamayo with Dr. Joane Serrano, Chair of the DRRM Committee (L) and Ms. Victoria Canape-Belegal, Chief AO of CDMO (R). The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through its committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO), conducted a training on the proper handling of snakes and other venomous animals on 15 February 2024 at 10:00 AM in the CCDL Building. Ms. Jazz Ong was invited as a Resource Speaker through the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity in her capacity as a Knowledge Management Associate. [...]

Promoting Safety and Conservation: UPOU Conducts a Workshop on Proper Snake Handling2024-02-21T17:28:08+08:00

The 51st Los Banos Flower and Garden Show is back with Summer Festivals on 6-17 March 2024

2024-03-01T16:37:35+08:00

The cold winds are slowly creeping in and sweaters are out but a hot summer will surely make its way back to Los Baños! The LBHSI and UPOU-FMDS will lead the festivities as the 51st Los Baños Flower and Garden Show is set to return this coming 6-17 March 2024. With the theme ‘Summer Festivals’, the Los Baños Horticulture Society Inc. (LBHSI), in collaboration with the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) UPOU will again organize a venue for plantitas and plantitos to showcase their products and engage other community members in scheduled events and activities like dish [...]

The 51st Los Banos Flower and Garden Show is back with Summer Festivals on 6-17 March 20242024-03-01T16:37:35+08:00

UPOU MOOCs Gain Media Traction Following 2024 Calendar Release, Drives Surge in MOOC Registrations

2024-02-26T14:55:30+08:00

The release of the 2024 University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) schedule sparked coverage from multiple media outlets, resulting in a surge in registration. Key highlights of the recent developments include the significant media impact that started on 30 January 2024, with PhilSTAR Life initiating coverage, followed by a post from the Philippine Star that immediately went viral. Further recognition came from Manila Bulletin, featuring a news article highlighting UPOU's offering of 24 free online courses, emphasizing the flexibility of completing them at one's convenience.  UPOU also received invitations from TeleRadyo Serbisyo & [...]

UPOU MOOCs Gain Media Traction Following 2024 Calendar Release, Drives Surge in MOOC Registrations2024-02-26T14:55:30+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmark Meeting, Sharing MODeL Expertise with USA-Iloilo

2024-02-13T17:07:07+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted a fruitful benchmark meeting with the University of San Agustin (USA) Iloilo on 8 February 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. USA-Iloilo, recognizing UPOU's leadership in Massive Open Distance Learning (MODeL), sought insights into its administration and key Learning Management Systems (LMS). Dr. Reinald Adrian dL. Pugoy, UPOU's Director of Information and Communication Technology Development Office, served as the primary resource person. He shared details about UPOU's innovative LMS platforms and strategies for ensuring the delivery of high-quality online education. Representatives from UPOU included Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmark Meeting, Sharing MODeL Expertise with USA-Iloilo2024-02-13T17:07:07+08:00
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