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Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement

2025-01-21T14:18:40+08:00

The Quezon City Government recognized Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea, a Professorial Lecturer from the University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) under the Diploma in Women and Development (DWD) and Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies (GC/MAS) Programs, as the 2025 Gawad Tandang Sora Awardee. The awarding ceremony took place on 06 January 2025 during the tribute to Melchora Aquino, also known as “Tandang Sora”, in celebration of her 213th birth anniversary. The Gawad Tandang Sora Award which was established through the Quezon City Ordinance No. SP- 3070, S-2021, celebrates Filipina Citizens who exemplify the values and [...]

Honoring Leaders in Women’s Advocacy: Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea and Dr. Melanie Reyes’ Milestones in Gender Advancement2025-01-21T14:18:40+08:00

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop

2025-01-06T15:10:28+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA) conducted its Annual Review and Planning Workshop on 03 January 2025 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium. The planning workshop was led by Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and attended by the chiefs and staff from various OVCFA offices. During the planning workshop, each unit highlighted its key achievements for 2024, showcasing significant progress in financial management, resource allocation, and administrative services. These achievements demonstrated the offices’ shared commitment to excellence and continuous [...]

UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Holds Annual Review and Planning Workshop2025-01-06T15:10:28+08:00

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs

2025-01-06T14:53:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (UPOU FICS) proudly announces the appointment of new program chairs for the Diploma in Computer Science (DCS), Master of Information Systems (MIS), and the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Programs. Assoc. Prof. Myra Almodiel was appointed the new Program Chair of the Master of Development Communication (MDC) Program, effective 02 January 2025. She is the current Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). She holds a Doctor of Communication (DComm) degree from UPOU, a Master of Science in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), [...]

UPOU-FICS Appoints New Program Chairs2025-01-06T14:53:16+08:00

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 2024

2025-03-19T17:16:01+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) International Conference 2024 held from 11 to 12 December 2024 at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With the theme "Innovating ASEAN Higher Education: Embracing AI Integration, Database Utilization, and Future-Ready Quality Culture," the conference gathered higher education institutions and quality assurance professionals from across the ASEAN region to explore advancements in ensuring and improving the quality of education. Representing UPOU at the event were: Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, OIC of the Quality Assurance Office Asst. Prof. Joel De [...]

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 20242025-03-19T17:16:01+08:00

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran

2024-12-18T15:43:54+08:00

The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held the 3rd Episode of LET’S TALK IT OVER Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran: A Discussion Series on Urban Planning, Environmental Management, and Sustainability on 16 December 2024 featuring Dr. Cristino Tiburan Jr. and Asst. Prof. Milbren Bragais. Dr. Joane Serrano, Dean of FMDS, opened the program and welcomed the guest speakers. She emphasized the importance of understanding these technologies in understanding our environment, anticipating challenges that may be brought by disasters, and designing appropriate solutions.  Dr. Tiburan is a Professor at the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry [...]

UPOU FMDS Holds the 3rd Episode of LTIO: Usapang Mapa at Kapaligiran2024-12-18T15:43:54+08:00

UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum

2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies held a Let’s Talk it Over (LTIO) Forum titled “HR of the Future”  on 11 December 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room and online via Zoom. The forum was hosted by the FMDS Master of Public Management Program in partnership with the FMDS Public Service Committee.  Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of UPOU FMDS, welcomed all participants, especially the students who are joining online. She applauded the efforts of the FMDS MPM program for organizing the event. She added that the forum addressed how human resource management could adapt [...]

UPOU FMDS Tackles HR of the Future in LTIO Forum2024-12-18T16:04:40+08:00

UPOU Faculty Participate in 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training

2025-03-19T17:16:11+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training, organized by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA). The training, held from 25 to 29 November 2024 at ibis Styles Manila Araneta City and UP Diliman, aimed to enhance the expertise of UP faculty members in conducting external quality assurance (EQA) reviews for academic programs. The following faculty members represented UPOU: Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada (Faculty Member, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies) Asst. Prof. Lloyd Lyndel Simporios (Faculty Member, Faculty of Management and Development Studies) Asst. Prof. [...]

UPOU Faculty Participate in 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training2025-03-19T17:16:11+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU and Office of Public Affairs Hold Webinar on Mobile Photography

2024-12-12T15:36:38+08:00

As part of its goal to promote healthy and productive ‘micro-breaks,’ the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UP Open University (UPOU) collaborated with the UPOU Office of Public Affairs to conduct a Mobile Photography Workshop via Zoom on 26 November 2024. This virtual workshop is the fourth episode of the Stress Reduction Technique Series (SRTS)—a continuing series of video demonstrations to relieve stress through various simple, fun, and artistic activities and provide relevant opportunities for social connection, friendship, and support among interested participants. The SRTS is one of the services offered in the Kalinga at Yakap (KaYa) App, a mental health [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU and Office of Public Affairs Hold Webinar on Mobile Photography2024-12-12T15:36:38+08:00

UPOU ICTDO Showcases “OneUPOU” Unified Portal at International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy 2024

2024-12-12T09:37:38+08:00

The UPOU ICT Development Office (ICTDO) presented an innovative platform designed to centralize over 50 UPOU websites into a single, user-friendly hub at the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy (ICDBSE) 2024. Presented at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on 13-14 November 2024, the study “OneUPOU: A Unified Portal for UPOU Resources” highlights a solution that tackles the challenges of UPOU’s expansive online presence. The interface of OneUPOU platform Authored by Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Information Systems Researcher III, and Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy, ICTDO Director, OneUPOU offers a range of features aimed [...]

UPOU ICTDO Showcases “OneUPOU” Unified Portal at International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy 20242024-12-12T09:37:38+08:00

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation

2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training on revising its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Held on November 28-29, 2024 in  Tagaytay City , the workshop focused on refining the Committee’s SOPs in alignment with national and international research ethics guidelines. The workshop aimed to review the existing SOPs, identify necessary revisions, and draft updates to enhance consistency, transparency, and quality in [...]

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00
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