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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

FMDS kicks off Anniversary celebration with a Commemorative Tree Planting Activity

2024-12-18T15:23:15+08:00

The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) in commemoration of its 20th anniversary organized a tree-planting activity last 5 December 2024 that underscored the Faculty’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The tree-planting activity is one part of the three-part program for the Faculty’s 20th anniversary celebration. The activity’s goal was to reinvigorate the tree population within the vicinity of UPOU after the effects of recent severe tropical storm (international name: Trami) Kristine and super typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi), during which a number of trees were felled and uprooted. The program was opened by the Dean of [...]

FMDS kicks off Anniversary celebration with a Commemorative Tree Planting Activity2024-12-18T15:23:15+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs

2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

Assistant Professor Lloyd Lyndel P. Simporios has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Faculty of FMDS. With his extensive experience and dedication to academic excellence, Asst. Prof. Simporios will play a crucial role in enhancing the Faculty’s administrative and academic functions. The FMDS is also pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Lorena Jean Saludadez as the Program Chair for the ASEAN Studies Graduate Program and Assistant Professor Regina Mendoza-Armiendo as the Program Chair for the Master of Public Management. Both chairs will oversee curriculum development, support faculty, and ensure that their programs meet the evolving educational needs of [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation

2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed new students through a Hybrid Student Orientation for the First Semester/Trimester AY 2024-2025. Held on 14 September 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the orientation took place onsite at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. A total of 576 students attended online while 23 participated onsite. The orientation was designed to familiarize students with the FMDS community and its resources. Key platforms introduced include the FMDS Student Support Site, Facebook [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals

2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies’ (UPOU-FMDS) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program held its Clinical Practicum Orientation on 6 September 2024. The event was attended by nursing leaders from affiliated hospitals, including Brokenshire Medical Center in Davao, Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, and University Health Service in Laguna, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan. The participants were warmly welcomed by Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, the Chair of the MAN program. Asst. Prof. Regine Karla P. Bagalanon, the Program Development Associate for Clinical Practicum of the [...]

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-2025

2024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

In preparation for Academic Year 2024-2025, the UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program conducted a workshop on 29 August 2024. The event was attended by faculty members from nursing specialties such as Adult Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Gerontology, and Nursing Administration. Key discussions during the workshop focused on updates regarding student enrollment, new admissions, and course offerings for the upcoming semester. Faculty also reviewed critical policies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and academic integrity, underscoring the importance of maintaining high standards in light of technological advances. In response to growing challenges, the strategic planning session [...]

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-20252024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing

2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00

In photo from left to right: Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes from UPOU-FMDS, Prof. Laurance L. Garcia and President Ariel A. Ariaso Sr. from Cebu Normal University, CHED Chairperson Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chancellor Michael L. Tee, Dean Sheila R. Bonito, and Asst. Prof. Arnold B. Peralta from UP Manila. Faculty members from the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (UPCN) and UP Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) took part in the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) official launch of the Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing on 28 August [...]

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00
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