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UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration

2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

UPOU faculty, staff, and students during the launch of Pride Month at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), spearheaded by the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), led a colorful launch to celebrate Pride Month this June.  Themed "Out in the Open: Building Pride through a Transformative ODeL," the launch took place at the UPOU Main Lobby, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 4 June 2025. UPOU faculty, staff, and students participated in the event to appreciate the collective struggles of those who came before us, celebrate pride, [...]

UPOU Launches Pride Month 2025 Celebration2025-06-10T14:35:00+08:00

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour

2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

On 31 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and UNICEF Philippines had a study tour at the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center (CPC) to gain insights into its child protection programs and initiatives. The tour was hosted by CPC Head Ms. Ma. Kristina Ramos and Social Welfare Operations Chief of Staff Ms. Dorothy Go-Evangelista, who provided an in-depth discussion on the center’s programs in the locality. The visit aimed to promote knowledge-sharing on child protection initiatives at the LGUs. The insights gained from this study tour helped the UPOU team to inform the training modules [...]

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development

2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

On 15 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines, held a meeting as part of project on the development of the Executive Course on Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Online Learning Modules. The meeting was hosted by UPOU-FMDS and focused on updates regarding module development for both the Child Protection and Social Policy components. These modules aimed at helping local chief executives and and social welfare officers [...]

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 17

2024-11-29T15:40:37+08:00

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3CZkyQoT/ (Philippine Civil Service Commission Facebook Page) The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through its training arm, the Civil Service Institute (CSI), held an orientation on Gender and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for the representatives of ASEAN Member States on 14 November 2024 via Zoom. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the Office of Gender Concerns and Program Chair of the Diploma in/ Master of Social Work of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as one of the resource speakers for the event. Dr. Taylan emphasized key GEDSI concepts such as [...]

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 172024-11-29T15:40:37+08:00

FMDS QA Committee Conducts Workshop on Developing FMDS Program Handbook

2024-11-29T16:04:40+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the UP Open University recently held a two-day workshop on October 7-8, 2024, to develop a standardized FMDS Program Handbook. Led by FMDS Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, Assistant Professor Ria Valerie Cabanes, with QA Team members Mr. Larry Cruz, Ms. Dina Mae Rejano, Ms. Anne Pauline Del Rosario, and Ms. Raizza Anna Alforja. This initiative marks a significant step toward providing a comprehensive, user-friendly, and accessible handbook for the 18 programs under FMDS. These programs include the Graduate Certificate in / Master of ASEAN Studies (GC/MAS), Master of Arts in [...]

FMDS QA Committee Conducts Workshop on Developing FMDS Program Handbook2024-11-29T16:04:40+08:00

DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference

2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), together with the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), held the 10th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial Conference with the theme “The Fifth Industrial Revolution Amidst Multifaceted Disruptions: Harnessing the Power of Social Development” last 23 to 24 October 2024 at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, UP College of Social Work and Community Development. The conference brought together development practitioners, academics, and policymakers that fostered discussions and partnerships in the field of social development. Hon. Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, Senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, delivered a keynote address that [...]

DWD Program Chair presents at the 10th International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Asia Pacific Biennial Conference2024-11-04T16:58:45+08:00

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17

2024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

The Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan and OGC Project Staff, Dani Mercado participated in the International University Social Responsibility Forum and learning visits held in Kaoshiung, Taiwan on 25-27 September 2024. During the forum, Dr. Taylan moderated the panel session titled “Forwarding Gender-Inclusive Development Through IUSR.” This session focused on gender mainstreaming initiatives such as research and gender sensitivity training programs, fostering discussions among panel members on effective strategies and best practices. Dani Mercado discussed the proposed conduct of gender sensitivity programs in the trolley community in Los Banos, Laguna and how this can [...]

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 172024-10-08T16:09:40+08:00

UPOU OGC Joins in the UP System GAD Coordinating Committee Meeting 2024, Highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17

2024-09-09T17:22:35+08:00

On 29-30 August 2024 the Office of Gender Concerns of UPOU participated in the UP System GAD Coordinating Committee Meeting conducted by the University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), with the support of the UP Office of the President.  Held at the UPCWGS Conference Room, the event brought together heads and staff from the Gender and Development (GAD) offices and Offices of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) across the UP constituent universities. During the 1st day of the GAD Meeting, UPOU Office of Gender Concerns’ Project Staff, Dani Mercado and Denise Palisoc presented the accomplishments and [...]

UPOU OGC Joins in the UP System GAD Coordinating Committee Meeting 2024, Highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 172024-09-09T17:22:35+08:00

UPOU OGC Joins Regional Gender and Development Committee to Boost ODeL Initiatives and Research Efforts, Highlighted in SDG 5 and SDG 17

2024-09-09T17:13:06+08:00

  The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) received confirmation of its membership to the CALABARZON Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) of the Regional Development Council of the Region IV-A during its Second Semester 2024 RGADC Meeting on August 28 via video conference. This membership is a big step forward for UPOU, opening up fresh opportunities to collaborate and expand its impact. The OGC Director, Dr. Finaflor Taylan emphasized  the significance of this new membership during her presentation in the RGADC meeting, highlighting the use of Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) to expand [...]

UPOU OGC Joins Regional Gender and Development Committee to Boost ODeL Initiatives and Research Efforts, Highlighted in SDG 5 and SDG 172024-09-09T17:13:06+08:00

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speaker

2024-08-13T15:38:44+08:00

Source: Southeast Asia One Health University Network (Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/seaohun) Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Program Chair of the Diploma in and Master of Social Work of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Director of the Office of Gender Concerns of the University of the Philippines-Open University (UPOU) served as a resource speaker during the Third Gender Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP)  Webinar titled “Advancing Gender Equity in One Health: Insights and Success Stories” of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network in collaboration with Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN) and the Philippine One Health [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speaker2024-08-13T15:38:44+08:00
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