UPOU Faculty of Management & Development Studies

20/08/2026

The Brown Bag Session, "Cultivating Digital Transformation: A Collaborative Model for Philippine Higher Education," will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026. The online discussion aims to present initial research findings and proposed recommendations for strengthening open and distance e-learning in the country.

This event is presented by the Higher Education Research and Policy Reform Program of the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies together with the University of the Philippines Open University.

Interested participants may register through this link: https://forms.gle/c9Rf4STCWU2CTYCr7

A certificate of completion will be issued if the participant attends the symposium in November 2026. Details will be announced soon.

19/08/2026

Something's about to bloom again! 👀🌼🌺🌸🏵

The rain couldn't stop the garden magic! The 56th Los Baños Flower and Garden Show, in collaboration with the Los Baños Horticulture Society Inc., is blooming soon!

Mark your calendars this October, clear your plant shelves, and prep those plantita and plantito hearts for a spectacular showcase of nature’s best. 🌿💚

19/08/2026

What does it take to advance ASEAN Studies—not just in Southeast Asia, but beyond the region? 🌏

Join us for 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒕 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 as we turn the conversation toward advancing ASEAN Studies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

In celebration of ASEAN Month, this special episode of the ASEAN Studies Lecture Series (ASLS), titled “Advancing ASEAN Studies in Southeast Asia and Beyond: Scholarship, Relevance, and Regional Contributions,” will explore the current state, emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in ASEAN Studies scholarship, drawing from the experiences and insights of the UPOU ASEAN Studies Graduate Program.

Event details:
📅 22 August 2026, Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Philippine Standard Time)
📍 Via Zoom
📌 Register at: https://url.upou.edu.ph/LTIO-Reg22Aug26

We invite students, scholars, and all those interested in ASEAN to join the conversation.

18/08/2026

Transforming learning into social impact

At the 5th SEAL Asia Conference, FMDS Dean Dr. Finaflor Taylan highlighted how open universities drive social entrepreneurship and community empowerment. Featuring UPOU initiatives like the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) and OUgnayan, she emphasized the power of open distance e-learning in democratizing access to education and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Read more at https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/news-and-events/11197/

18/08/2026

Malayo man, pero malapit pa rin sa pagkakataong matuto at umunlad

For Filipinos working and building their lives abroad, pursuing education and professional growth can come with unique challenges.

Through the “Talk Story” UP VINTA Learning Caravan in Honolulu, UPOU connected with Filipino workers in Hawaii to share opportunities for accessible education, lifelong learning, and skills development while listening to their experiences, needs, and learning goals.

Because being away from home should never mean being far from opportunities to learn and grow.

Are you an OFW looking to continue your learning journey?

Discover how UPOU can help you access education and lifelong learning opportunities beyond borders.

Read the full story: https://www.upou.edu.ph/.../talk-story-learning-caravan.../

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the University of the Philippines Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Honolulu, brought its Learning Caravan to Hawaii on 11 August 2026, m...

18/08/2026

Wherever Filipinos are, learning should be within reach

UPOU is strengthening its commitment to overseas Filipinos through potential academic collaborations with the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu.

The discussions explored lifelong learning opportunities for OFWs and Filipinos with dual citizenship, including possible programs in entrepreneurship, community building, and continuing education.
As UPOU expands its international partnerships, it continues to create pathways that bring accessible, quality education closer to Filipinos, wherever they may be in the world.

Read the full story and discover how UPOU is expanding learning opportunities for Filipinos abroad: https://www.upou.edu.ph/.../upou-philippine-consulate.../

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Honolulu explored academic partnerships and lifelong learning opportunities for overseas Filipinos in Hawaii during a courtesy meeting on 11 August 2026.

18/08/2026

From the Philippines to Hawaiʻi! 🌴

UPOU is set to further expand the international reach of its expertise in immersive learning technologies through the potential collaborations discussed during the visit of UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano and FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. to the College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa).

🔗 Read more: https://fics.upou.edu.ph/.../upou-uh-manoa-call-explore.../

From the Philippines to Hawaiʻi! 🌴

UPOU is set to further expand the international reach of its expertise in immersive learning technologies through the potential collaborations discussed during the visit of UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano and FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. to the College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UH Mānoa).

🔗 Read more: https://fics.upou.edu.ph/news/upou-uh-manoa-call-explore-potential-collaborations-on-immersive-learning-technologies/

17/08/2026

Supporting ODEL learners: UPOU parents' and guardians' orientation

“How can I best support my son, daughter, or loved one as they navigate life as an ODeL learner?”

Join the UPOU Parents and Guardians’ Orientation AY 2026-2027 designed to help better understand the ODeL journey and to explore how families and the University can work together to support learners’ academic success and well-being.

In ODeL, individuals may walk the journey independently, but they don't have to walk it alone. Come, learn, and be part of the conversation with our distinguished Panel Resource Persons!

You may Scan the QR Code or Register through this link: https://url.upou.edu.ph/-ParentsGuardians-Orientation.

📅 September 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom

Stay Tuned!

“How can I best support my son, daughter, or loved one as they navigate life as an ODeL learner?”

Join the UPOU Parents and Guardians’ Orientation AY 2026-2027 designed to help better understand the ODeL journey and to explore how families and the University can work together to support learners’ academic success and well-being.

In ODeL, individuals may walk the journey independently, but they don't have to walk it alone. Come, learn, and be part of the conversation with our distinguished Panel Resource Persons!

You may Scan the QR Code or Register through this link: https://url.upou.edu.ph/-ParentsGuardians-Orientation.
📅 September 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom

Stay Tuned!

17/08/2026

UPOU in the news: The artist behind the UPOU chancellors’ portraits

In a feature published by SunStar Cebu, journalist Pauline Gillera highlighted Cebuano visual artist Jayson Droña, the artist commissioned to create the official portraits of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) chancellors.

The article explores Droña’s artistic journey from mechanical engineer to full-time painter, his philosophy on portraiture, and the significance of contributing to UPOU’s visual history through works that honor the university’s leaders and preserve their legacy for future generations.

Read the full story: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/.../meet-cebuano-artist-behind...

Portraits do more than preserve a person’s likeness. They preserve moments in history, commemorate lives of service and become part of an institution’s collecti

17/08/2026

UPOU in the news: Education opens doors even behind prison walls

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continues its commitment to making education accessible to all learners through its partnership with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor). In a Daily Tribune article by Alvin Murcia, 144 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) were recognized for completing courses under the Development Professional Growth Program.

The initiative provided learning opportunities in programming, permaculture, functional literacy, and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with valuable knowledge and skills for personal growth and future reintegration into society.

Read the full article: https://tribune.net.ph/.../bucor-program-graduates-144-pdls

Some 144 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) successfully completed their courses under the Development Professional Growth Program, a collaborative initiative between the Bureau of Corrections…