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UPOU conducts snake handling workshop to promote campus safety and wildlife conservation

2026-03-24T08:58:15+08:00

UPOU staff members, security personnel, maintenance team, and administrative offices participate in the 2026 Snake Handling Workshop The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (DRR-CCAM) conducted a Snake Handling Workshop on 16 March 2026 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters. The activity was organized as part of the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen campus safety, preparedness, and environmental awareness. Given that the UPOU campus is surrounded by natural vegetation and wildlife habitats, encounters with snakes may naturally occur within the area. The workshop aimed to [...]

UPOU conducts snake handling workshop to promote campus safety and wildlife conservation2026-03-24T08:58:15+08:00

UPOU shares microcredential insights with Bicol University through benchmarking

2026-03-23T15:15:41+08:00

UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Ria Valerie Cabanes (center) with Bicol University Faculty Researchers Dr. Richard M. Lorente (left) and Dr. Arnel A. Lorenzana (right), together with QAO personnel Ms. Maelyn Pisueña (leftmost) and Office of Public Affairs (OPA) staff Ms. Marinela Hernandez (rightmost). The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a benchmarking activity with Bicol University on 16 March 2026 via Zoom, focusing on the development and implementation of microcredentials. Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Ria Valerie Cabanes facilitated the discussion together with Ms. Maelyn Pisueña. The presentation provided an overview of UPOU’s [...]

UPOU shares microcredential insights with Bicol University through benchmarking2026-03-23T15:15:41+08:00

Connecting campuses across borders

2026-02-20T13:47:58+08:00

Chancellor Joane Serrano (center) with Roberto Figueroa, Jr. (fifth from left), Takayuki Konno (sixth from left), Eric Hawkinson (right), and students from the University of the Philippines Open University and Meisei University. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) reinforces its commitment to internationalized, technology-enabled education by continuously exploring future directions for global academic collaboration. UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano welcomed faculty members, students, and partners during the Blended Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Project with Japan-based MeiSei University. The activity marked the final phase of the COIL collaboration, bringing together students from the Bachelor of Arts in [...]

Connecting campuses across borders2026-02-20T13:47:58+08:00

UPOU welcomes Tarlac State University for benchmarking activity

2026-02-02T14:51:22+08:00

Officials from Tarlac State University met with Dir. Ria Valerie Cabanes during benchmarking at UPOU Headquarters The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted the benchmarking visit of Tarlac State University (TSU) on 26 January 2026 at the Pook Ugnayan, UPOU Community Hub in Los Baños, Laguna. The activity aimed to foster knowledge exchange and explore potential collaborations, particularly in the areas of microcredentials, degree programs, and impact assessment initiatives. Representing UPOU were Asst. Prof.  Ria Valerie Cabanes, Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director, and QAO University Research Associate, Ms. Maelyn Pisuena. Dir. Cabanes facilitated the discussions [...]

UPOU welcomes Tarlac State University for benchmarking activity2026-02-02T14:51:22+08:00

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University welcomed Trinity University of Asia for a benchmarking visit on 08 August 2024 at UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Visitors from Trinity University of Asia were headed by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Howell Ho, together with Dr. Mark Francisco, Dean of Medical Technology; Dr. Julius Somera, Principal of the Trinity High School; Dr. Mark Daevid Adem, Faculty of College of Hospitality and Tourism Management; Engr. May Anne Laciste, Manager of Trinitian Center for Education and Technology; and Ms. Matilde C. Asuncion, Vice President for Administration and Finance.  Dr. Myra [...]

UPOU Welcomes the Trinity University of Asia for a Benchmarking Visit2024-08-09T16:54:34+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmark Meeting with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

2024-07-03T11:48:04+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted a benchmark meeting with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) on 2 July 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. DLS-CSB representatives aimed to benchmark UPOU's practices in open distance eLearning. The discussion focused on initiatives like Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), UPOU's Microcredential offerings, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and course development.  Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), led the discussion alongside Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmark Meeting with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde2024-07-03T11:48:04+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for De La Salle University

2024-06-10T15:57:47+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from De La Salle University (DLSU) for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 28 May 2024. The event was facilitated by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP), and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of Quality Assurance Office (QAO). The delegates from DLSU Online Distance Education Office (ODEO) was headed by Director, Dr. Jasper Vincent [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for De La Salle University2024-06-10T15:57:47+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for Taytay, Rizal’s SMILE I.T. Lab Section

2024-05-31T14:32:36+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed the SMILE I.T. Lab Section of the Municipality Government of Taytay, Rizal on 21 May 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  The SMILE I.T. Lab Team requested the visit to benchmark on UPOU’s online course offerings and explore how they can collaborate with UPOU to be able to help fulfill their mandate of providing needs-responsive, accessible,and quality education to every sector in Taytay, Rizal.  Video presentations about UPOU’s programs, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Educational Resources (OERs) to brief the visitors about the university. SMILE I.T. Lab then shared [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for Taytay, Rizal’s SMILE I.T. Lab Section2024-05-31T14:32:36+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit

2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto. The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials. In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the [...]

UPOU Welcomes Manila Central University for Benchmarking Visit2024-07-03T14:03:25+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Guimaras State University for Benchmarking Visit

2024-04-04T15:22:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted a benchmark meeting on 4 April 2024, for officials from Guimaras State University (GSU) at the UPOU Headquarters.  The GSU delegation, led by Dr. Ruby D. Catalan, Director of GSU Open University, aimed to learn from UPOU's expertise in online and distance eLearning, including UPOU structures and delivery of its online courses. The meeting also explored potential collaboration between the two universities. The benchmark presentation was led by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Joining her were Asst. Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of [...]

UPOU Welcomes Guimaras State University for Benchmarking Visit2024-04-04T15:22:46+08:00
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