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FICS Faculty Member Joins Global Innovation Dialogue at Startupfest Canada

FICS News (JR)2025-08-05T08:59:06+00:00

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 trends in technology and innovation. Representing the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Dr. Ruth Rodriguez attended the event to engage in discussions around digital inclusion, communication, and creative enterprise. Her participation was connected to her ongoing work on KREATTIV, an omnichannel marketplace designed to connect artisans with customers worldwide. The platform uses technology to provide a seamless shopping experience for art buyers and collectors, promote local talent, and [...]

UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo

2025-06-23T06:58:20+00:00

Two teams with student innovators from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) were recognized as co-recipients of the prestigious Gawad Pangulo sa Natatanging Inobasyon ng Mag-aaral 2025, a system-wide search for outstanding innovation projects across the UP constituent universities. The awarding ceremony was held at the Atencio-Libunao Hall, UP Diliman, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and impact-driven innovation. BAMS student Porsche Gutierrez and Dr. Dave Centeno receive their award during the Gawad Pangulo Ceremony, joined by UP President Angelo Jimenez, Dr. Roberto Figueroa Jr., and UP officials. Watch! Tap! Shop! One of the award-winning innovations, Watch! Tap! Shop! [...]