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ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in Baguio
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ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in Baguio

FICS News (JR)2025-12-18T05:36:29+00:00

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 with the seven UP constituent units (CU), discussed the research team’s remaining deliverables during its 4th Project Coordination Meeting last 20-23 November 2025 in Baguio as it approached project completion. UP ISC Research Project ISRGA22-2024 explores the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing in higher education, especially in terms of curricula, pedagogy, delivery, and assessment. In its routine meeting, Principal Investigator Dr. Alexander G. Flor shared [...]

ISRGA22-2024 Team Discusses Culminating Research Project Plans in BaguioFICS News (JR)2025-12-18T05:36:29+00:00

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition
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UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI Recognition

FICS News (JR)2025-11-29T05:22:13+00:00

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 Bangkok and the Huawei Cloud AI Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. As an MIS student applying a balance of technical skills and strategic thinking, Darmae Tan served as team leader, product ideator, and the initiator who formed the team behind CreditPass, an AI-powered credit capacity system designed to make financial assessment more inclusive. Conceived by Tan as part of her growing expertise in MIS, CreditPass uses alternative data and psychometric [...]

UPOU MIS Student Leads Team to Global AI RecognitionFICS News (JR)2025-11-29T05:22:13+00:00

Building a Sustainable Future: UPOU’s Commitment Highlighted at the Japanese Speakers’ Forum
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Building a Sustainable Future: UPOU’s Commitment Highlighted at the Japanese Speakers’ Forum

FICS News (JR)2025-11-14T03:10:32+00:00

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 Los Baños, Laguna from 26-29 October 2025. During the opening program on Day 1, UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, shared how UPOU has been working towards a sustainable university as one of its visions. In her presentation, she answered the question, How can an open university, one that primarily operates online and without the usual physical campus, meaningfully contribute to sustainable development? She shared how little by little, the [...]

Building a Sustainable Future: UPOU’s Commitment Highlighted at the Japanese Speakers’ ForumFICS News (JR)2025-11-14T03:10:32+00:00

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences
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FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic Conferences

FICS News (JR)2025-10-27T22:31:09+00:00

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 October 2025. Awards at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) UPOU Chancellor Dr. Joane Serrano (in striped dress) proudly poses with the awardees of the Best Paper and Young Innovator Awards and selected UPOU faculty and staff on stage at the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) in Beijing, China. From left, Mr. Renz Jemil Magsino, Mr. Adriane [...]

FICS Faculty Members Recognized in International Academic ConferencesFICS News (JR)2025-10-27T22:31:09+00:00

FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 2025
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FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 2025

FICS News (JR)2025-10-10T15:12:21+00:00

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 the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) presented their research at the Speech Communication Conference 2025, held from 9-10 October 2025 at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños. With the theme “On Speaking Terms: Enabling Encounters, Engaging Communities,” the conference brought together scholars, practitioners, and educators to explore how communication evolves across disciplines, technologies, [...]

FICS Faculty Share Insights on Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning at the Speech Communication Conference 2025FICS News (JR)2025-10-10T15:12:21+00:00

Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance Review
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Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance Review

FICS News (JR)2025-09-10T03:21:11+00:00

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); Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Dr. Jean A. Saludadez; FICS Dean, Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr.; and UPOU QAO Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes. Back row (L-R): MDC Program Support Staff, Ms. Angeline D. Fortes; FICS QA Officer, Dr. Emely M. Amoloza; MDC Program Chair, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel; MDC SAR Writer, Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan; and FICS University Researcher, Ms. Jessa G. Perez.The UP Open University’s (UPOU) [...]

Strengthening Standards: MDC Program in UPOU’s Latest Quality Assurance ReviewFICS News (JR)2025-09-10T03:21:11+00:00

UPOU’s Raz de la Torre Presents Climate Action Teaching Approaches at AUN-EEC 2025
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UPOU’s Raz de la Torre Presents Climate Action Teaching Approaches at AUN-EEC 2025

FICS News (JR)2025-10-08T04:58:18+00:00

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 Culture (AUN-EEC) Conference 2025, held 27–28 August at Ateneo de Manila University and online. Themed “Room Temperature: Current Responses and Actions in Climate Change Education”, the two-day event gathered academics, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates to discuss innovative strategies in addressing climate change through education and culture. Asst. Prof. de la Torre’s lecture, titled “Pedagogical Approaches for Climate Change Education”, conveyed insights on how information and communication studies can strengthen climate [...]

UPOU’s Raz de la Torre Presents Climate Action Teaching Approaches at AUN-EEC 2025FICS News (JR)2025-10-08T04:58:18+00:00

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOU
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Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOU

FICS News (JR)2025-09-10T05:22:19+00:00

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 Chancellor Dr. Joane V. Serrano; and FICS Dean Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor formally received the trophy for the award-winning project, “Watch! Tap! Shop!”, during a turnover ceremony held on 18 August 2025 at the Chancellor’s Office. The project, developed by Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) students Jordan Rae Costanilla, Rajan Joaquin Llaguno, and Porsche Anne Gutierrez, was among [...]

Watch! Tap! Shop! Team Brings Home Gawad Pangulo Innovation Award to UPOUFICS News (JR)2025-09-10T05:22:19+00:00

Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in Singapore
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Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in Singapore

FICS News (JR)2025-09-08T04:28:03+00:00

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 of the student organizers of the Regen Asia Summit (RAS) held in July this year at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Paulyana Gimel Battung stepped up to the challenge as the Programmes Deputy Director for the first Regen Asia Summit along with 30 other student organizers across Asia. The summit welcomed over 600 participants and 100 speakers, including Singapore President and NUS Chancellor, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The Regen Asia Summit [...]

Crossing Boundaries: BAMS Student Represents UPOU at Regen Asia Summit and Asian Undergraduate Symposium in SingaporeFICS News (JR)2025-09-08T04:28:03+00:00

UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South Korea
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UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South Korea

FICS News (JR)2025-08-19T01:56:04+00:00

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. Danica Salcedo, and Ms. Percia Secreto at the ICoME 2025. Breaking new ground in educational technology and innovation, faculty and staff members from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 23rd International Conference on Media in Education (ICoME), held from 7-9 August 2025, at Inha University, Incheon, Korea. With a strong line of research presentations and tech-driven projects, UPOU joined global educators, researchers, and media practitioners [...]

UPOU Promotes Philippine ODeL on the Global Stage at ICoME 2025 and the Philippine Embassy in South KoreaFICS News (JR)2025-08-19T01:56:04+00:00