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FICS Honors Graduates at Recognition and Thanksgiving 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:28+00:00December 7th, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: ODeL, recognition, SDG4|0 Comments
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) celebrated the achievements of its graduating students during the Recognition and Thanksgiving 2025 ceremony[...]
ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in Baguio
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:28+00:00December 2nd, 2025|Categories: Education and public engagement, Extension & Public Service, News|Tags: research, SDG17, SDG4|0 Comments
Professor Emeritus Dr. Alexander G. Flor (center left), together with the ISRGA22-2024 research team, closes the 4th Project Coordination Meeting in UP Baguio with a commemorative photo. UPOU-FICS, together[...]
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[...]