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UPOU Students Win Big as Co-Recipients in Gawad Pangulo

FICS News (RF)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! [...]

UPOU Blood Drive: Twelve Years Running

2025-06-09T03:40:56+00:00

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 Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This was spearheaded by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód (Volunteer Corps) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Laguna Chapter. “Give blood, save a life,” impelled the banner that welcomed the donors, partners, and volunteers to the venue. Inside, a rigorous five-step process was being administered by the Red Cross Team to ensure the eligibility of the donors. By day’s end, the collected blood [...]