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Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS

2025-04-04T17:02:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) has appointed Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. as the new Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP Open University (UPOU) during its 1397th meeting on 27 February 2025. His term will commence on 1 April 2025, succeeding Dr. Diego Maranan. Dean Figueroa brings extensive experience in both academic and administrative leadership. He previously served as Program Director of the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) research program and Deputy Director for Open and Digital Learning Research (ODLR) at the Center for Open and Distance Teaching and Learning (CODTL), [...]

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS2025-04-04T17:02:10+08:00

UP OUverse Launched at the Inaugural Philippine MANGOs Forum

2024-10-28T14:08:09+08:00

On 22 October 2024, the UP Open University (UPOU) unveiled the highly anticipated UP OUverse during the inaugural Philippine Metaverse Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGOs) Forum, marking a significant milestone in metaverse collaboration among ASEAN universities. The event, held virtually, also represented the first-ever forum in any country dedicated to the MANGOs collaboration—a visionary project aimed at fostering academic, cultural, and technological exchanges within the region through the power of immersive technology. Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., director of the UPOU Immersive Open Pedagogies Program, was in charge of the launch. He was accompanied by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dP. [...]

UP OUverse Launched at the Inaugural Philippine MANGOs Forum2024-10-28T14:08:09+08:00

iUSR Forum 2024: UPOU and Taiwan Collaborate on Harnessing Technology for Social Responsibility and Global Engagement

2024-10-14T16:36:08+08:00

On September 26, 2024, the International Social Responsibility Forum (iUSR) was held at the KMU International Convention Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The event was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education (MOE), University Social Responsibility (USR) of Taiwan, and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), aimed at fostering closer ties between Taiwan and the Philippines through shared experiences and strategies to promote social development. > The forum featured notable experts, including the IOP director, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., Asst. Prof. Milben Bragais and Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy.  The panel focused on how universities can act as hubs [...]

iUSR Forum 2024: UPOU and Taiwan Collaborate on Harnessing Technology for Social Responsibility and Global Engagement2024-10-14T16:36:08+08:00

IOP Director Joins Leaders & HR Symposium 2024

2024-10-14T16:38:52+08:00

The IOP director, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., was an invited speaker in the two-day hybrid 2024 Leaders & HR Symposium (LHRS) hosted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on September 24-25, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The event brought together leaders and human resource practitioners from both the public and private sectors, offering opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Dr. Figueroa took the stage to present a groundbreaking vision of how immersive technology is shaping the future. His presentation focused on the transformative power of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and Immersive [...]

IOP Director Joins Leaders & HR Symposium 20242024-10-14T16:38:52+08:00

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium

2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

Three of the UP Open University officials joined the Civil Service Commission 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium (LHRS) as concurrent speakers. The CSC 2024 LHRS carried the theme “Adapt Beyond Limits.” The hybrid event was held on 24-25 September 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, and online. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies, discussed “Inclusive Leadership and Social Adaptability.” Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns and UPOU Program Development Associate for Extension, tackled “GEDSI Initiatives in Building Socially Resilient Communities.” Lastly, Dr. [...]

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium

2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), the Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Special Interest Group, and the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Transpacific Bridge Program recently co-organized the second World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS 2024). The event carried the theme “Connected Realities: Bridging Cultures and Disciplines Through Immersive Experiences” and was held at TUFS in Japan from 25-27 March 2024. Dr. Aya Fukuda, Assistant Professor at TUFS and Co-Chair of WILLS 2024, and Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, delivered the introductory remarks at the beginning of the symposium. A thought-provoking session [...]

Exploring Connected Realities: Highlights From The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium2024-04-03T13:55:16+08:00

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum

2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Associate Professor and Program Director for the Immersive Open Pedagodies (IOP) Research Program, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. フィゲロワロベルト, served as a discussant at a forum hosted by the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM). Entitled “Leading the Way to the Future of Japanese Language Education,” the forum aimed to address current challenges, explore opportunities, and shape the future of Japanese language education in the Philippines. UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, and UPOU Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages, Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, were also present at this forum held on 12 March [...]

UPOU Director for IOP Research Program Serves as Discussant for Japanese Language Education Forum2024-03-27T08:56:54+08:00
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