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UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs

2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has reached a significant milestone as its degrees are now officially recognized for equivalency by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark accreditation is expected to pave the way for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE to leverage their UPOU degrees for career advancement and employment opportunities. UP President Angelo Jimenez said the UAE’s recognition of UPOU’s academic programs underscores the global competitiveness of UP education and reinforces the university’s role in empowering Filipinos worldwide. “This development will have a profound [...]

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting

2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Far Eastern University (FEU) Roosevelt for a benchmarking activity on 20 February 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna.  The benchmarking activity was facilitated by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). Also present was Anna Cañas-Llamas, Information Officer of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Ms. Maelyn Pisueña, QAO Officer, joined virtually Dr. Alma Emerita V. Dela Cruz, Senior [...]

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology

2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 13 February 2025.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Aurora Lacaste, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Officer-in-Charge for the Office of Public Affairs,  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Dr. Mari Angeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office, and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP). The representatives from FEU Institute of [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

UPOU’s Finance and Administration Information System (FAIS) Experiences Shared with UP Los Banos Finance Team

2025-03-05T10:17:04+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Finance team shared their experiences with the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) Finance Team on UPOU’s Finance and Administration Information System (FAIS) and other internal databases on 30 January 2025, at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters. The UPOU team provided an overview of its operating processes, covering the creation of Disbursement Vouchers (DVs) by the Unit and the processing of the DVs by the Budget and Accounting Offices, the Cash Office’s payment procedures, and the Accounting Office’s financial reporting and bookkeeping. The session was attended by the UPOU Finance team [...]

UPOU’s Finance and Administration Information System (FAIS) Experiences Shared with UP Los Banos Finance Team2025-03-05T10:17:04+08:00

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.

2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted an online benchmarking session with Star Colleges, Inc. on 22 January 2025 via Zoom. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), facilitated the session.  The delegation from Star Colleges, Inc., led by  Atty. Kara Russanne D. Alawas, School President, included Mr. Christopher Gaerlan, Program Coordinator; Mr. Ambrosio B. Alawas, Dean, College of Theology; Ma’am Annabelle D. Alawas, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ma’am Criselda G. Bantog, Program Coordinator; and Mr. Jeremiah Gnade P. Estolas, [...]

UPOU Hosts Online Benchmarking of the Star Colleges, Inc.2025-01-30T13:08:08+08:00

UPOU’s 28th Commencement Exercises Slated for 7 December

2024-11-08T17:04:57+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University is set to hold its 28th Commencement Exercises on 7 December 2024, at its headquarters in Los Baños. Laguna. More than 600 students have been confirmed for their graduation from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester, and 1st, 2nd Semester, and Mid-year Term of the Academic Year 2023-2024. The UPOU Class of 2024 is composed of 611 graduates. One hundred twenty-five of these graduates are from the three undergraduate programs; 48 are from the two graduate certificate programs; 261 are from the 11 graduate diploma programs; 157 are from the 12 master’s [...]

UPOU’s 28th Commencement Exercises Slated for 7 December2024-11-08T17:04:57+08:00

BioSignals: Showcasing the Resilience and Adaptability of Kangkong

2024-11-08T17:18:25+08:00

Kangkong as the symbol of resilience? Why not? The bioSignals PH team successfully ran the multimedia exhibit at NO community-run art space in Diliman, Quezon City last 08-15 October 2024. bioSignals is an artistic and cultural exchange that bridges three island nations – New Zealand, the Philippines, and the UK – through the real-time collection, processing, and transmission of signals generated from local plant life.  The bioSignals exhibit offered an experience that blended art, plant technology, and storytelling. It featured art installations of the team members, designed to reflect different societal issues, focusing on the resilience of the Kangkong [...]

BioSignals: Showcasing the Resilience and Adaptability of Kangkong2024-11-08T17:18:25+08:00

UPOU Conducts Training on ODeL for Guimaras State University

2024-11-08T15:45:10+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a two-day face-to-face Training-Workshop on “ODeL: From Framework to Delivery” on 29-30 October 2024 at the Guimaras State University (GSU), Guimaras, Iloilo. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, led the team of facilitators, with Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Associate Professor and Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs and Asst. Prof. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, Faculty Members and Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages. This 16-hour training aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the frameworks, approaches, and technologies supporting open and distance e-learning (ODeL). It also guided participants in [...]

UPOU Conducts Training on ODeL for Guimaras State University2024-11-08T15:45:10+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Continuing Education Program Hosts a Writing Workshop Microcredential Proposal Development

2024-11-08T15:53:33+08:00

The Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held a hybrid writing workshop titled “Continuing Education Program Proposal Development for the Institution of Microcredentials: A Writing Workshop” on 03 October 2024 at the Audio Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters. Guided by the Roadmap to UPOU Microcredentials, the writeshop aimed to develop a proposal for the institution of a micro-credential on the non-formal courses under the FMDS-CEP. The writeshop started off with a warm welcome message from Mr. Larry N. Cruz, Program Development Associate of the Continuing Education Program [...]

UPOU-FMDS Continuing Education Program Hosts a Writing Workshop Microcredential Proposal Development2024-11-08T15:53:33+08:00
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