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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

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence

2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

During its year-end celebration, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recognized the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for Partnership Excellence, a testament to UPOU’s continued support and collaboration with GSIS in delivering services effectively. The event was held on 13 December 2024 at Asia Blooms Restaurant in Sta. Cruz, Laguna aimed to recognize the contributions of partner agencies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their roles as Agency Authorized Officers and Electronic Remittance File Handlers. In addition to recognizing institutional excellence, GSIS also recognized and awarded Mr. Michael P. Lagaya of the Human Resources Development [...]

GSIS Honors UPOU for Partnership Excellence2024-12-18T15:15:08+08:00

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning

2025-01-07T11:23:32+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) held a collaborative meeting on 21 November 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The meeting was held as part of the partnership of the two universities. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director, facilitated the meeting with Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Director , and the Quality Assurance Office (QAO).  The TUP delegates were headed by the project leaders for TUP Open University initiative, Assoc. Prof. Julius Sareno and [...]

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning2025-01-07T11:23:32+08:00

UPOU and IFSU Sign MOA for a New Project on Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu

2025-01-28T16:56:14+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Ifugao State University (IFSU) for a new project titled “Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu.” It was signed by the UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, and IFSU President, Dr. Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon with the Project Leader from UPOU, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, and Co-Project Leader from UPLB, Dr. Sherry B. Marasigan as witnesses. The project will target the analysis, development, and implementation of inclusive [...]

UPOU and IFSU Sign MOA for a New Project on Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu2025-01-28T16:56:14+08:00

UPOU-FMDS D/MIH Program Explores Partnership with LPU-St. Cabrini College of Medicine

2024-11-29T15:13:48+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), through the Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) program, met with representatives from Lyceum of the Philippines University-St. Cabrini College of Medicine (LPU-SC) on 25 November 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Associate Professor and D/MIH Program Chair, presided over the meeting with Ms. Janele Ann C. Belegal, Teaching Associate. Joining from LPU-SC are Dr. Brigido L. Carandang, Jr., Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Malen M. Gellido, Medical Director. Dr. [...]

UPOU-FMDS D/MIH Program Explores Partnership with LPU-St. Cabrini College of Medicine2024-11-29T15:13:48+08:00

PCAARRD funds UPOU-FMDS project on Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving Indigenous Peoples Communities

2024-11-29T15:14:57+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) for a new project titled “Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu.” It was signed by the Executive Director of PCAARRD, Dr.  Reynaldo V. Ebora, and UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, with the Director of Socio-Economics Research Division of PCAARRD, Dr. Ernesto O. Brown, and Project Leader from UPOU, Dr. Joane V. Serrano [...]

PCAARRD funds UPOU-FMDS project on Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving Indigenous Peoples Communities2024-11-29T15:14:57+08:00
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