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Global education leaders meet in the Philippines to strengthen the future of resilient learning systems

2026-09-04T10:02:12+08:00

Two hybrid Knowledge Dialogues convened by ICDE and the UPOU— the second hosted at Asian Development Bank headquarters, with UNESCO, SEAMEO and ADB on the panel — will carry regional priorities into the 31st ICDE World Conference in 2027. Education leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners will meet in Cebu City and in Metro Manila for two Knowledge Dialogues on how open, distance and flexible education can make learning systems more resilient and future-ready. The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) convene both events, which are open to onsite [...]

Global education leaders meet in the Philippines to strengthen the future of resilient learning systems2026-09-04T10:02:12+08:00

UPOU joins ICoME Consortium to strengthen international collaboration in educational technology

2026-09-01T10:28:59+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has joined the International Conference for Media in Education (ICoME) Consortium, strengthening its international partnerships in advancing research and innovation in media and technology for education. UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano (second from left) during ICoME 2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Peter W K Leong) UPOU was formally welcomed into the consortium during ICoME 2026, held at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, from 6 to 8 August 2026. With its membership, UPOU joins four major academic organizations from across the [...]

UPOU joins ICoME Consortium to strengthen international collaboration in educational technology2026-09-01T10:28:59+08:00

UPOU and Enrich Hong Kong explore collaboration on financial literacy for OFWs

2026-09-02T16:17:23+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), welcomed Enrich Hong Kong for a courtesy call and exploratory meeting on 25 August 2026 to discuss potential areas of collaboration, particularly in developing financial literacy courses and learning opportunities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. UPOU Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste (third from right), with (from left) Clarenz Rendell Ocampo, Project Staff from Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS); Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, Assistant to the Chancellor for [...]

UPOU and Enrich Hong Kong explore collaboration on financial literacy for OFWs2026-09-02T16:17:23+08:00

UPOU welcomes Philippine Christian University for ODeL benchmarking activity

2026-08-27T08:58:01+08:00

On 25 August 2026, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed delegates from the Philippine Christian University (PCU) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The benchmarking activity provided an opportunity for PCU to learn from UPOU’s ODeL practices as it works on enhancing its academic programs and online education initiatives. UPOU and PCU representatives exchange insights during a benchmarking activityat the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The PCU delegation included Dr. Vida T. Dones, Director of Online Education and Professional Advancement (OEPA), and Prof. Junnel Guia, Director for Research. [...]

UPOU welcomes Philippine Christian University for ODeL benchmarking activity2026-08-27T08:58:01+08:00

UPOU, Calamba City explore hybrid learning for livelihood and enterprise training

2026-08-26T16:05:08+08:00

UPOU and CLDD delegates discuss potential areas for collaboration during a benchmarking activity at Pook Ugnayan, UPOU Community Hub, Los Baños, Laguna. The UP Open University (UPOU) held a benchmarking activity with the Cooperatives Livelihood Development Department (CLDD) of the City Government of Calamba on 25 August 2026 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU QAO Director Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes facilitates the benchmarking meeting with CLDD. The CLDD delegation was led by the Department Head Dr. Leonardo F. Opulencia Sr. During the introduction of CLDD, Department Head Dr. Leonardo F. [...]

UPOU, Calamba City explore hybrid learning for livelihood and enterprise training2026-08-26T16:05:08+08:00

Beyond the pandemic: What flexible learning means for the future of education

2026-08-25T12:44:13+08:00

The year 2020 is one of the most remarkable years in the history of education, especially in the Philippines. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that higher education institutions transitioned from traditional classroom instruction to flexible learning (FL) to ensure the sustainability of education despite the world crisis.  When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classrooms across the globe, schools and universities faced a pressing question: How can education continue when students and teachers cannot be together in the same room? For many institutions, the answer was FL—a blend of online, modular, and limited face-to-face instruction that allowed learning to continue despite [...]

Beyond the pandemic: What flexible learning means for the future of education2026-08-25T12:44:13+08:00

‘Talk Story’ Learning Caravan connects UPOU with Filipinos in Hawaii

2026-08-18T10:56:24+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Honolulu, brought its Learning Caravan to Hawaii on 11 August 2026, marking its farthest engagement to date.  Titled “Talk Story: A UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Learning Caravan gathered 28 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who participated onsite at PCG Honolulu and online via Zoom. The event brought together Filipino communities in Hawaii, representatives of the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, and the UPOU delegation for discussions [...]

‘Talk Story’ Learning Caravan connects UPOU with Filipinos in Hawaii2026-08-18T10:56:24+08:00

UPOU, Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu discuss potential academic collaborations and programs for overseas Filipinos

2026-08-18T10:06:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Honolulu explored academic partnerships and lifelong learning opportunities for overseas Filipinos in Hawaii during a courtesy meeting on 11 August 2026.  Chancellor Prof. Joane V. Serrano (third from left) and PCG Honolulu Consul General Arman R. Talbo (center) discuss potential areas of collaboration, together with FICS Dean Assoc. Prof. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., UPOU ICTDO Director Assoc. Prof. Reinald Adrian DL. Pugoy,  Deputy Consul General Pamela F. Durian-Bailon, and Political Assistant Elaine Justine L. Aldaya. (Photo courtesy of PCG Honolulu) The discussions focused [...]

UPOU, Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu discuss potential academic collaborations and programs for overseas Filipinos2026-08-18T10:06:47+08:00

Dagitab Initiative sparks UPOU’s push for community-based digital learning hubs

2026-08-05T11:33:45+08:00

UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano leads the inaugural meeting of the Dagitab Digital Transformation Committee on 28 July 2026, as members discuss e-spasyOU and other priority initiatives under the University's digital transformation agenda. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is advancing its digital transformation agenda through the Dagitab Initiative, with e-spasyOU emerging as one of its flagship projects to establish a nationwide network of community-based e-learning hubs. The initiative aims to consolidate the University's digital learning initiatives, bridge the country's digital divide, and foster sustainable community partnerships through e-learning hubs nationwide. Named after the Hiligaynon [...]

Dagitab Initiative sparks UPOU’s push for community-based digital learning hubs2026-08-05T11:33:45+08:00

UPOU brings UP VINTA digital literacy workshop to Hong Kong OFWs

2026-08-04T15:21:58+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), conducted a lecture-workshop for the Filipino community in Hong Kong titled "LEVEL UP SI MARITES! Joining the Fight Against Fake News, Scams, and Malicious AI." The event was held on 26 July 2026 at Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. Despite the suspension of activities at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong due to inclement weather, the UP VINTA Lecture-Workshop proceeded in partnership with Full Phils.  The UPOU delegation was led by UPOU Chancellor Prof. Joane Serrano, with [...]

UPOU brings UP VINTA digital literacy workshop to Hong Kong OFWs2026-08-04T15:21:58+08:00
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