UPOU Office of Student Affairs

27/08/2026

BATCH 2: CHED TERTIARY EDUCATION SUBSIDY (TES) AY 2026–2027 APPLICATION IS EXTENDED!

The UPOU Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is once again accepting applications for the CHED Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) for Academic Year 2026–2027.

The TES is a grant-in-aid program under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) that aims to provide financial assistance to qualified students pursuing higher education.

✅ Interested applicants may apply by completing the application form:
🔗 https://url.upou.edu.ph/TES-Application
📱 You may also scan the QR code provided in the poster.

📅 Extended Deadline: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements, prioritization guidelines, and benefits indicated in the accompanying posters.

⚠️ Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee the award of the subsidy. All TES applications are evaluated and processed solely by CHED UniFAST in accordance with its policies and guidelines.

📧 For inquiries, email us at [email protected].

27/08/2026

Boses ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan, isusulong ni Student Regent Mariton

Sa kanyang pagbisita sa UP Open University, kung saan siya pinarangalan ng unibersidad kamakailan, nagbahagi si Mariton R. Manalili, ika-43 na UP Student Regent, ng kanyang mga pananaw sa kanyang bagong tungkulin at mga adbokasiya para sa mga mag-aaral sa buong UP System.

Binigyang-diin ni Mariton ang kahalagahan ng pakikinig sa iba’t ibang hinaing ng mga estudyante at sama-samang pagkilos upang matugunan hindi lamang ang kanilang agarang pangangailangan kundi pati ang mga ugat ng kanilang mga suliranin.

“Titiyakin natin na may boses lahat ng estudyante sa UP system.”
Panoorin ang video para sa buong mensahe ni Mariton tungkol sa kanyang mga layunin at paninindigan bilang UP Student Regent.

26/08/2026

🎉 EXTENDED! Handog E-sko 2026 Registration 🎉

Good news, Esko! 💙 The registration for Handog E-sko 2026 has been extended until August 31, 2026! 📣

There are still slots available for the following tutorial sessions:

🎶 UKULELE CLASS
🎸 GUITAR CLASS
🎤 SPOKEN POETRY CLASS

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, create, and express yourself through music and the arts!

📅 Register until August 31, 2026:
👉 https://url.upou.edu.ph/HandogE-sko2026

Secure your slot now! 🎵🎸🎤

25/08/2026

May mga lumang electronic materials ba kayong hindi na ginagamit? Baka puwede pa itong maging bahagi ng UPOU float para sa Banamos!

Tumatanggap ang Office of Public Affairs ng keyboard, wires, cables, computer parts, at iba pang e-waste para gamitin sa paggawa ng float.
Dalhin ang inyong donations sa Office of Public Affairs, UPOU Headquarters hanggang 31 August 2026.

I-donate na ang inyong e-waste at maging bahagi ng UPOU Banamos float!

May mga lumang electronic materials ba kayong hindi na ginagamit? Baka puwede pa itong maging bahagi ng UPOU float para sa Banamos!

Tumatanggap ang Office of Public Affairs ng keyboard, wires, cables, computer parts, at iba pang e-waste para gamitin sa paggawa ng float.

Dalhin ang inyong donations sa Office of Public Affairs, UPOU Headquarters hanggang 31 August 2026.

I-donate na ang inyong e-waste at maging bahagi ng UPOU Banamos float!

25/08/2026

A historic homecoming for UPOU’s first Student Regent

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), held a congratulatory event to celebrate Ms. Mariton Manalili, the 43rd UP Student Regent and the first-ever Student Regent from UPOU today, 20 August 2026, at the World Class Multimedia Production Building (WCMPB), UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, UPOU officials, student leaders, and representatives from various student organizations gathered to honor this historic milestone and welcome Mariton into her new role as the student representative to the UP Board of Regents.

In her message, Mariton highlighted the realities that continue to shape students’ lives and access to education. She noted that broader social and economic systems create unjust conditions for many students. Some have to work while studying, pause their education, or return to school when circumstances allow. For her, UPOU shows what becomes possible when education is made more accessible and flexible.

As Student Regent, Mariton believes that addressing students’ immediate needs must go hand in hand with addressing the deeper issues that affect their lives. Through collective action, she hopes to help advance solutions that respond to both and work toward lasting change for students.
Join us in congratulating 43rd UP Student Regent Mariton Manalili on this historic achievement!

24/08/2026

Samahan niyo kami bukas!

The UP-Bangsa Development Initiative (UP-BDI) Caravan is coming to the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 25 August 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters.

The UP-BDI is one of the flagship programs of the University of the Philippines and a special program of UP Mindanao under the Office of the Chancellor. It brings together UP units across the System and connects them with communities, local government units, and ministries of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Sulu to foster meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable partnerships for development.

As part of this initiative, the UP-BDI Caravan provides an opportunity for the UPOU community to learn more about the program, exchange ideas, and explore possible areas for collaboration and engagement.

All interested participants may register at: https://url.upou.edu.ph/UP-BDICaravan

Join us in this convergence of ideas, collaboration, and impact.

20/08/2026

[SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY]

Call for Applications for the HFI-HCF Nursing Scholarship Program
First Semester AY 2026-2027

📅 Deadline of Applications: 7 September 2026

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with the Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and Health Carousel Foundation (HCF), has launched the Nursing Scholarship Program to support three (3) UPOU students pursuing the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN). The program aims to support Filipino licensed nurses in pursuing graduate education, advancing their professional development, and contributing to the sustainability and strengthening of the nursing workforce.
Applicants who wish to apply for the scholarship must complete the following steps:

Before submitting your application, applicants are encouraged to:

✅ Review the eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, and documentary requirements.
✅ Prepare and complete all required documents.
✅ Upload the completed application form and supporting documents through the UPOU-OSA Scholarship Application Form:
🔗https://url.upou.edu.ph/UPOU-OSASchoApplication
📱 Or scan the QR code provided in the publication materials below.

Please ensure that all submitted documents are complete, clear, and legible. Incomplete applications or applications with missing requirements may not be considered for evaluation.

📌 All applications will undergo evaluation and validation by the UPOU Committee on Scholarships and Financial Assistance (CSFA). Applicants will be notified of the status of their application through email.

19/08/2026

Wika, kultura, at identidad: Paano tayo hinuhubog ng wika?

Bilang bahagi ng Buwan ng Wika, tampok sa “OUtlook: Perspectives of Transformation” si Dr. Jayson Petras, Associate Professor sa Faculty of Education ng University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), para talakayin ang ugnayan ng wika, kultura, at identidad.

Tinalakay niya kung paano nagsisilbing pahayag at daluyan ng kultura ang wika. Mula sa Filipino hanggang sa mahigit isang daang lokal na wika sa Pilipinas, isang daan ang wika upang makilala natin ang ating mga pamilya, komunidad, bayan, at ang ating mga sarili.
Sa pag-aaral ng ibang wika, mas nakikilala natin ang iba’t ibang komunidad at kultura, at mas nauunawaan natin ang sarili nating identidad bilang mga Pilipino.

Panoorin ang feature at tuklasin ang ugnayan ng wika, kultura, at identidad.

19/08/2026

For PDLs, learning can open a way forward

The University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Open University (UPOU), together with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), honored 119 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who participated in the Workforce Development for PDLs Program.
Sixty-eight learners of the 119 participants completed courses in programming with scratch, permaculture, functional English literacy, and business concepts, ideation, and business plan development. During the culmination ceremony, learners received certificates and shared reflections on how education helped them gain new skills, discover their strengths, and see possibilities beyond their present circumstances.
The program reflects the continuing partnership of UP, UPOU, BuCor, and UPAA to expand access to lifelong learning and workforce development opportunities for PDLs.

Read the full story:https://www.upou.edu.ph/.../up-upou-bucor-and-upaa.../

The University of the Philippines (UP), through the UP Open University (UPOU), in tripartite partnership with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the UP Alumni Association (UPAA), conducted the Workforce Development for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) Program Culmination Ceremony on 14 August 2...

17/08/2026

“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

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