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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

2026-09-07T09:59:24+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 10 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 Hawaii2026-09-07T09:59:24+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

UPOU, Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong explore expanded opportunities for Filipino learners

2026-08-04T14:19:24+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong explored opportunities to strengthen access to higher education and lifelong learning for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and permanent residents during a courtesy call on 27 July 2026. The UPOU delegation, composed of Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, Assistant Professor Raz Dela Torre, and Ms. Sydney Macahiya, met with Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr. and Vice Consul General Allan Revote to discuss UPOU’s programs and possible areas of collaboration that can respond to the educational and professional development needs of the Filipino community [...]

UPOU, Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong explore expanded opportunities for Filipino learners2026-08-04T14:19:24+08:00

PH Consul in Port Moresby Shares his UPOU experience during UP VINTA Learning Caravan

2026-08-14T16:03:04+08:00

Second Secretary Consul Jomar "Jom" T. Sadie of the Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, knows firsthand that balancing graduate studies at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) with his responsibilities as a diplomat, husband, and father has never been easy. Yet, his educational journey has become a source of inspiration for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who attended the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) Learning Caravan in Papua New Guinea. UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Program Chair Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes discusses the learning opportunities to [...]

PH Consul in Port Moresby Shares his UPOU experience during UP VINTA Learning Caravan2026-08-14T16:03:04+08:00

UPOU to host hybrid CCO colloquium featuring François Cooren

2026-06-30T14:23:08+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Decentered Human Communication Research Group of the  Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), invites scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners to participate in the hybrid colloquium "Foundations, Ferment, and New Frontiers of CCO: Widening the Conversation" on 15–17 July 2026 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL), UPOU Headquarters, and via Zoom.  The event aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the foundations of the Communication as Constitutive of Organization (CCO) perspective, emerging debates and developments in the field, and its applications across various organizational, social, and [...]

UPOU to host hybrid CCO colloquium featuring François Cooren2026-06-30T14:23:08+08:00
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