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UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:28+00:00November 28th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: collaboration, MIS, ODeL, SDG17, SDG4, Technology|0 Comments
A Master of Information Systems (MIS) student from the UP Open University (UPOU) recently led her team to international recognition at both the APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025 in[...]
UPOU to Hold 29th Commencement Exercises this December 6
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:28+00:00November 25th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: commencement exercises, SDG4|0 Comments
The UP Open University (UPOU) will hold the last UP Commencement Exercises of the year on 6 December 2025. More than 700 students from across the Philippines and around[...]
UPOU’s “Ka Sora” MOOC Highlights the Legacy of Melchora Aquino
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:28+00:00November 13th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: Ka Sora, lifelong learning, MOOC, SDG4|0 Comments
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continues to offer the “Ka Sora” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) through its Massive Open Distance eLearning (MODeL) platform. Currently underway[...]
UPOU Highlights Microcredentialing at Regional Roundtable Discussion
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00November 12th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: lifelong learning, microcredentials, SDG4|0 Comments
Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Professor at UPOU’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, served as one of the speakers at the Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on Microcredentials in Southeast[...]
Building a Sustainable Future: UPOU’s Commitment Highlighted at the Japanese Speakers’ Forum
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00November 7th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: collaboration, SDG17, SDG4, sustainable university|0 Comments
The Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) and Kamenori Foundation, in partnership with the UP Open University (UPOU), held the Japanese Speakers’ Forum in the Philippines at the UPOU Headquarters in[...]
FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00October 27th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: International academic conference, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Faculty members from the University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) received distinctions for their research at two international academic gatherings held in[...]
FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00October 10th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: SCC2025, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
L-R: Asst. Prof. Lei Kristoffer Lactuan, Asst. Prof. Roda Tajon, Asst. Prof. Shaira Tanay, Asst. Prof. Luisa Gelisan, Dr. Myra Almodiel, and Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr. Faculty members from[...]
Ready for Digital Learning: FICS Welcomes New Trimestral Students to AY 2025-2026
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00October 8th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4, trimestral orientation|0 Comments
The UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) officially and warmly welcomed new students from the Associate of Arts in Digital Design and Art (AADDA), Associate of Science[...]
UPOU FICS Charts Priorities and Plans in 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00October 4th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4, strategicplanning, workshop|0 Comments
The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held its 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop from 29 September to 1 October[...]
Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance Review
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00September 9th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: MDC, Quality Assurance, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Front row (L-R): External assessors, Asst. Prof. Joel de Castro and Asst. Prof. Tricia Ascan; Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Aurora V. Lacaste; UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano (center);[...]
UPOU’s Raz de la Torre Presents Climate Action Teaching Approaches at AUN-EEC 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: climate action, pedagogy, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Assistant Professor Raz S. de la Torre spoke on the role of teachers in climate action as a keynote speaker at the ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and[...]
Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOU
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00August 28th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: BAMS, Gawad Pangulo, Innovation, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
L-R: OSA Director Asst. Prof. Roda Tajon, BAMS Program Chair Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr.; Gawad Pangulo para sa Natatanging Inobasyon awardees Rajan Llaguno, Porsche Gutierrez, and Jordan Costanilla; UPOU[...]
Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in Singapore
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00August 22nd, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: BAMS, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
A 4th year Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) student from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), is one[...]
UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South Korea
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00August 19th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: ODeL, SDG17, SDG4, VINTA|0 Comments
UPOU faculty and staff from L-R: Asst. Prof. Mary Kristene Clariño, Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos, Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, Asst. Prof. Emely Amoloza, Assoc. Prof. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., Ms.[...]
Crystals and Circuits: FICS Workshop Features Sparkling Science
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00August 13th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: art, circuits, crystals, SDG17, SDG4, Technology|0 Comments
Crystals, Circuits, and Creative Futures Workshop participants with the artists, Sam Feleo (in green blouse) and Roan Alvarez (in striped shirt and black coat). Also in the photo is[...]
FICS’ Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy Pushes for Responsible AI and Technology-Driven Change
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00August 6th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: AI, Change, SDG17, SDG4, Technology|0 Comments
Dr. Pugoy at the DALUB-AKLAT: The 2025 UP Librarians Conference Associate Professor Reinald Adrian Pugoy shared his expertise on AI, digital transformation, and technology-enabled education during a series of[...]
FICS Faculty Member Joins Global Innovation Dialogue at Startupfest Canada
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, SDG17, SDG4, Startups|0 Comments
MONTREAL, CANADA — Startupfest, an annual conference and festival focused on technology entrepreneurship held this July in Montreal, gathered entrepreneurs, educators, creatives, and investors from around the world to explore[...]
UPOU Futurists-in-Residence Open Studio Doors This August
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 30th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: Arts, Futurists, Residency, SDG4|0 Comments
Featured photo: Embedded crystals in a ceramic sculpture (Photo by Roan Alvarez)Diliman, Quezon City – The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Information and Communication[...]
Assistant Professor Margaret Suarez Appointed as New Faculty Secretary
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 18th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
July 2025 – Assistant Professor Margaret J. Suarez has been appointed as the new Faculty Secretary of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), succeeding Assistant Professor Joyce[...]
Students Present Research, Creative, and Internship Work at BAMS Colloquium
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 18th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
17 July 2025 — Seven students took center stage at the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) Colloquium, presenting their research projects before faculty members and peers at[...]
Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Meets at Bukas Space to Explore App Integration with Film Projects
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 17th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
The Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Jordan Rae Costanilla, Rajan Joaquin Llaguno (on screen) and Anna Porsche Gutierrez with (from center to right) Alvin Peñaflor, Erickson Llaguno, and Asst. Prof.[...]
BAMS Students Complete 13-Week Virtual Exchange with Tokyo University
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 15th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Four students from UPOU’s BA Multimedia Studies program engage in a 13-week international collaboration on language learning technologies.Four students from the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program under[...]
Assistant Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto: Balancing Scholarship, Innovation, and Motherhood
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 11th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
In a field where dedication, innovation, and impact are essential, Assistant Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto stands out as a remarkable educator and scholar. She continues to exemplify the transformative role[...]
Reel Talk: UPOU and MMK Creatives Kick Off Powerful Anti-Infodemic Campaign
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 11th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG10, SDG16, SDG17, SDG4, SDG8|0 Comments
Members of the MMK Creative Team together with UPOU faculty, staff, students, and other online participants during the special screening event at the UPOU CCDL Auditorium. About 200 online and[...]
AI for the Future of Learning: FICS Faculty Member Represents UPOU at MoodleMoot Philippines 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:29+00:00July 8th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as a resource speaker at MoodleMoot Philippines 2025,[...]