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FICS Dean Serves as Guest Speaker at Nihongo Fiesta 2026
Jessa Perez2026-03-05T01:55:02+00:00March 5th, 2026|
Further advancing its commitment to internationalization and cultural dialogue,[...]
UPOU-Japan Foundation Partnership Featured in Official Newsletter of The Japan Foundation, Manila
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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was[...]
Assistant Professor Lei Kristoffer Lactuan is the New ASIT Program Chair
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The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) has[...]
UPOU FICS Introduce Front-end Development Microcredentialing Courses in FICS Launching Event
MARIA ANDREA BODAÑO2026-02-10T01:19:17+00:00February 10th, 2026|
The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies[...]
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FICS Conducts Two-Day Hybrid Workshop to Finalize Proposal for Master’s in Data Science (Sustainability)
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) conducted a two-day hybrid Proposal Revision Workshop last 10-11 June 2025 at the UP Open University Oblation Hall. The workshop was[...]
UPOU Blood Drive: Twelve Years Running
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00June 6th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG 17, SDG3, SDG4|0 Comments
A twelve-year strong tradition of blood-letting and volunteerism continues as the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted its Blood Donation Drive on 30 May 2025 at the[...]
FICS Faculty Member Featured in International Exhibition in Rome
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 31st, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Dr. Shari Eunice San Pablo, a faculty member at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), was selected to[...]
UPOU BAMS Students Participate as Interns at Chulalongkorn University
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 29th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Four Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), participated in a three-week[...]
UPOU Students’ Watch! Tap! Shop! is Gawad Pangulo Grant Finalist for Student Innovation
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 27th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Three students of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) Program under the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)[...]
UP ISC Project ISRGA2024-22 Convenes Third Coordination Meeting in Cebu
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 26th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The UP ISC Research Project ISRGA2024-22: Interrogating Higher-Order Impacts of Disruptive Technologies on Quality Education (SDG4): A UP Community-Wide Anticipatory Study in Complexity under the Faculty of Information and[...]
FICS Faculty Members Strengthen Data Privacy Skills at UP Data Sharing Workshop
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 23rd, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, Asst. Prof. Mary Kristene Clariño, and Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) participated in the Technical De-identification[...]
UP Open University and Philippine Marine Corps Explore Collaboration on Immersive Learning Technologies
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
A benchmarking meeting between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) was held on 19 May 2025, at the Sandbox, UPOU Headquarters, Los[...]
FICS Faculty Member Leads DA-PCAF Training on Social Media for Sustainable Agriculture
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Baguio City, Philippines – Dr. Benigno Agapito, Jr., Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and current[...]
FICS Faculty Member Represents UPOU at the 16th Asian Conference on the Social Sciences in Tokyo
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Dr. Emely Amoloza (2nd row, 3rd from right) during a group photo with the rest of the ACSS2025 participants. Dr. Emely M. Amoloza, a faculty member of the UP[...]
BAMS Alumni Present Redesigned BAMS Planner
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 10th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Two alumni of the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) program of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), Ms. Patricia Martillano and Mr. James Daryl Alcaraz, presented[...]
UPOU Students Celebrate Metaverse Festival with Virtual Cultural Exhibits and International Exchange
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 10th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Students from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) gathered on 8 May 2025–both onsite at the Multimedia Center Theater, UPOU-DICT Building, Diliman, Quezon City, and online via[...]
FICS Holds Alignment Meeting for UPOU Strategic Plan
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 6th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Headed by Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held its first alignment meeting on 5 May 2025 at the Academic Residences, UPOU[...]
UPOU-FICS Faculty Members Share Insights at Seminar on AI and Academic Integrity
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00May 2nd, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
In Photo: Dr. Diego S. Maranan and Dr. Ria Mae H. Borromeo (center), Associate Professors of the Faculty of Information and Communications Studies, UP Open University, together with (from left[...]
FICS Faculty Member Contributes Digital Expertise to National Swine Breed Registry Initiative
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 29th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos (center in light pants) with the PSBR Team from UPLB (photo by UPLB Institute of Animal Science) Asst. Prof. Katrina Joy Abriol-Santos of the Faculty[...]
FICS Faculty Members Participate in Google APAC 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Dr. Reinald Pugoy and Dr. Ria Mae Borromeo, faculty members of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), actively[...]
FICS Graduate Research Presented at the 2025 QRM Conference
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
(In photo L-R) Dr. Francis Raymond Calbay, Dr. Evelyn Perez, and Mr. Lee Troy Calimlim at the QRM Conference. Two graduates of the Doctor of Communication (DComm) program—Dr. Francis Raymond[...]
FICS Participates in 2025 UPOU QAO Strategic Planning Workshop
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 24th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) participated in the 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop organized by the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) of the University of the Philippines Open University[...]
Immersion and Innovation: The Future of Education at WILLS 2025
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2025, held from 13-15 April at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) in Kyoto, Japan, brought together educators, researchers, and innovators from around[...]
ISTaR Labs Hosts Weekly Blender Workshops
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 22nd, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The Immersive Spatial Technologies and Realities (ISTaR) Labs of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), led by Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., is hosting a series of Blender[...]
FICS Welcomes Young Learners to the Open Studio at Galeria Sinag
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
On Monday, 31 March 2025, 18 Grade 4 to 6 students from Gateway Integrated Christian Academy, Inc. visited the Open Studio at Galeria Sinag to learn about the work[...]
Thanksgiving and Turnover Ceremony Marks New Chapter in FICS Leadership
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
Members of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa Jr. as the incumbent dean[...]
FICS Opens 1st Quarter MeetUPs with Session on Short-Form Videos for Development
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:30+00:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) kicked off its first quarterly MeetUPs for 2025 with a session on “Short-Form[...]
Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:31+00:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) has appointed Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. as the new Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP[...]
Immersive Frontiers: UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project 2025 Concludes with Strengthened Academic Collaboration
FICS News (JR)2026-02-10T00:38:31+00:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Instruction, News, Programs|Tags: SDG4|0 Comments
The UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project, co-sponsored by the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF), successfully concluded its week-long initiative on the 22nd of March, 2025. Organized by the Faculty[...]




























