UPOU Faculty of Management & Development Studies

18/05/2026

The UP Center for Education and Development (CEDEV) invites everyone to a Panel Discussion on General Education in Higher Education. Join local and international experts as they explore the evolving role of General Education in shaping critical thinking, civic awareness, and future-ready graduates across higher education systems.

This event is free and open to all. Register here: https://forms.gle/9BPdciT1VUEooi6eA

18/05/2026

UPOU Semiconductor Microcredentials are now open for enrollment:
✓ Fully online
✓ Short and flexible
✓ Taught by industry experts
✓ Designed for real career pathways

Take the first step toward a global tech career.

Enroll now at https://url.upou.edu.ph/ficsmc-reg or scan the QR code on your screen.

17/05/2026

Not all learning pathways are created equal.

UPOU’s Semiconductor Microcredentials combine:
✓ Global expertise
✓ Flexible learning
✓ Real-world experience
✓ Recognized credentials

All designed to help you succeed in one of the fastest-growing industries today. Explore your pathway to a semiconductor career.

Enroll now at https://url.upou.edu.ph/ficsmc-reg or scan the QR code on your screen.

14/05/2026

🎉✨ Celebrating One Year of OUgnayan Wednesdays! ✨🎉

What started as a simple community market has grown into a vibrant space of connection, collaboration, and support. For one whole year, OUgnayan Wednesdays has brought together local vendors, students, staff, and community members—creating opportunities, strengthening livelihoods, and building meaningful relationships every Wednesday. 🌱🤝

Behind every merchant is a story of hard work. Behind every purchase is a shared act of support for local businesses and communities. Together, we turned ordinary Wednesdays into moments worth celebrating. 💛

As we mark this milestone, we thank everyone who became part of the journey - our merchants, partners, and supporters who continue to make OUgnayan thrive.

Here’s to more Wednesdays filled with community, growth, and shared success. 🌿

Happy 1st Anniversary, OUgnayan Wednesdays! 🎊

14/05/2026

One year of community, collaboration, and local enterprise! 🥳🎉

OUgnayan Wednesdays celebrates its first anniversary this May 2026—marking a year of empowering local merchants, supporting grassroots initiatives, and creating meaningful connections within and beyond the UPOU community. 🌱

Since its launch on 14 May 2025, OUgnayan Wednesdays has grown into a vibrant weekly gathering where local businesses, community organizations, and university stakeholders come together to showcase products, advocacies, and sustainability-driven initiatives. From university events and conferences to participating in Feria Laguna, the initiative continues to strengthen community engagement and inclusive development.

More than a marketplace, OUgnayan Wednesdays has become a shared space for collaboration, learning, and supporting local livelihoods aligned with sustainable and community-centered growth.

📍 Visit OUgnayan Wednesdays every Wednesday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM at the UPOU Main Building Lobby, Los Baños, Laguna!

🛍 Participating community partners and merchants:
• SIPAG Pagsanjan - Samahan ng Industriya ng Pag-gugulayan
• Mama Ann's li'l kitchen
• San Antonio Women's Brigade
• Handmade+Homemade (H+H)
• Bitbit PH
• FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N.

Read more at https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/news-and-events/10841/

13/05/2026

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Everything you need to know about UPOU Semiconductor Microcredentials—made simple.
Still curious? Send us a message.

13/05/2026

Food for survival during disasters may be closer than we think

This International Biodiversity Month, we feature a study by Patricia Anne G. Nazareno, Ricardo Bagarinao, Inocencio Buot Jr., and Cindy G. Ochavillo, that highlights how wild edible plants in Ormoc City can support food security during disasters through accessible, nutrient-rich local food sources.

Dr. Bagarinao is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Assistant to the Chancellor for Sustainability at the UP Open University. Dr. Buot is a retired professor from the UP Los Baños and former dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies.

Read more: https://www.upou.edu.ph/feature/food-already-within-reach-how-wild-plants-can-help-communities-survive-disasters/

“When roads are blocked and relief goods have yet to arrive, the food that can save lives may already be growing nearby.” In disaster-stricken communities, survival often depends on what is immediately available. After Typhoon Haiyan devastated Ormoc City in 2013 and a 6.5-magnitude earthquake s...

13/05/2026

ASEAN is on track to become the world’s 4th largest economy—but how prepared is the region for what lies ahead?

Join us for 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒕 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 as we explore the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025–2030 and its pathways toward becoming one of the world’s largest economic blocs.

As part of the ASEAN Studies Lecture Series (ASLS), this session will examine the evolving trajectory of the AEC, including trade integration, regional production networks, and the expanding digital economy. The discussion will also reflect on the structural and policy challenges shaping ASEAN’s development—ranging from regulatory divergence to uneven growth and coordination constraints across Member States.

What strategic adjustments might ASEAN need to sustain inclusive and resilient growth in the years ahead?

Event details:
🗓️ 23 May 2026, Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (Philippine Standard Time)
📍 via Zoom
🔗 Register at: https://url.upou.edu.ph/LTIO-Reg23May26

We invite students, scholars, and all those interested in ASEAN to join the conversation. 💬

13/05/2026

What does it take to build a research-driven future for local governance? It starts here.
Today@UPOU: The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Local Government Academy (LGA), conducted a 2-day Training-Workshop for LGA R&D stakeholders from April 28 to 29, 2026 at the CCDL, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños.
This initiative is part of the Strategic Planning of Research & Development and Innovation for Nationwide Training of LGA (SPRINT-LGA) Project, which aims to strengthen the foundation of research-driven governance and innovation.
The training is spearheaded by Dr. Leo Mendel D. Rosario, SPRINT-LGA Project Leader and Diploma in and Master of Research & Development Management (D/MR&DM) Program Chair of FMDS. This event focuses on designing a comprehensive R&D Management System to support the effective implementation of LGA’s research agenda, roadmap, and strategic priorities.
Participants are also guided on the purpose and application of the LGA R&D Strategic Plan and Research Agenda in shaping research directions, developing projects, and producing policy-relevant outputs.

13/05/2026

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) issues its statement on the Proposed PSGS for the Reframed General Education (GE) Curriculum by the CHED Technical Panel for General Education (TPGE).

Read the full statement below.