UPOU Office of Gender Concerns

Mowm, baka ito na yung sign… 👀

Kung may kuwento kang matagal mo nang gustong isulat, tulang nasa isip mo pa lang, o karanasang gusto mo lang ibahagi, e di accla, tara na!

Bukas, sa ganap na ika-2 ng hapon, ay gaganapin ang Accla, Sumulat Ka! Q***r Writing Workshop—isang online workshop para sa mga kuwento ng buhay na makulay at tunay.

Hindi kailangan ng perpektong grammar. Hindi required ang published works. Ang kailangan lang: ikaw at ang iyong kuwento. ✨

🔗 Register ka na dito nhay’ed: https://url.upou.edu.ph/ASK-QWW
🔗 Register ka na dito nhay’ed: https://url.upou.edu.ph/ASK-QWW
🔗 Register ka na dito nhay’ed: https://url.upou.edu.ph/ASK-QWW

Kita-kits bukas, accla! 💖

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Ready to build an inclusive community?
The UP Open University (UPOU) is opening enrollment for its FREE Gender Sensitivity Training Microcredential (GSTMC). Designed for working professionals, civil society workers, and government employees, this flexible online course helps learners build a deeper understanding of gender-responsive principles and earn 0.5 academic units creditable toward selected diploma and master’s programs. Enrollment is open until 10 July 2026.
Registration Link: https://url.upou.edu.ph/GSTMCEnrollmentForm
Read more at https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/announcements/11018/

Ready to build an inclusive community?

The UP Open University (UPOU) is opening enrollment for its FREE Gender Sensitivity Training Microcredential (GSTMC). Designed for working professionals, civil society workers, and government employees, this flexible online course helps learners build a deeper understanding of gender-responsive principles and earn 0.5 academic units creditable toward selected diploma and master’s programs. Enrollment is open until 10 July 2026.

Registration Link: https://url.upou.edu.ph/GSTMCEnrollmentForm

Read more at https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/archives/announcements/11018/

Karunungan. Pagkamulat. Paglilingkod. Pagbabago.

Sa paggunita sa ika-165 kaarawan ni Jose Rizal, balikan natin ang mga pagpapahalagang patuloy na nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa paghubog ng mamamayang may malasakit, pananagutan, at pagmamahal sa bayan.

Sama-sama nating panatilihing buhay ang diwa ng karunungan, kritikal na pag-iisip, at paglilingkod na ipinamalas ni Rizal.

UPOU brings flexible learning opportunities to Naga City
UPOU Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and her team paid a courtesy visit to the City Government of Naga, Camarines Sur on 15–16 June 2026.
PDA for Institutional Linkages Asst. Prof. Remsce Pasahol, Faculty of Education Dean Charisse T. Reyes, and Faculty of Management and Development Studies Dean Finaflor F. Taylan presented UPOU’s flexible open and distance e-learning system, highlighting how it expands access to quality higher education. They discussed free tuition for undergraduate students, scholarship opportunities, and a diverse range of academic programs to help local government personnel enhance their competencies and advance their careers in public service.
The discussion with Naga City Mayor, Hon. Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo explored potential areas of collaboration, including AI training for LGU department heads, the co-development of courses tailored to specific community sectors, and other educational initiatives that would allow LGU personnel to pursue higher education while continuing to serve in their respective offices and communities.
The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of UPOU and the City Government of Naga to lifelong learning and capacity building. Through partnerships such as these, education becomes more than a means of personal advancement—it becomes a driving force for social transformation, empowering communities and fostering more inclusive, innovative, and people-centered development.
Follow UPOU for updates on opportunities for Filipinos here and abroad.

Celebrating a year of community, connection, and collaboration
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), through the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), celebrated the 1st anniversary of OUgnayan Wednesdays, a community market initiative that embodies the University’s continuing commitment to public service, openness, and community engagement.
The celebration highlighted the stories, experiences, and messages of participating merchants, reflecting on a year of growth and collaboration through OUgnayan Wednesdays.
Held every week, the market has become a vibrant space for interaction, networking, and partnership among the UPOU community, its stakeholders, and neighboring communities.
The anniversary celebration also featured a jamming session, with performances by UPOU faculty and students, including UP Musikats and Kaduma with Pinikpikan, bringing arts and culture through music.
Drop by the OUgnayan Market at the UPOU headquarters every Wednesday, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Working together to bring quality education closer to communities
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) visited schools and higher education institutions in Sipocot and Naga City, Camarines Sur on 15 June 2026 to strengthen partnerships and expand access to quality education.
In Sipocot, Faculty of Education Dean Charisse T. Reyes engaged educators from Serranz Learning Center, Inc. In Naga City, Chancellor Joane V. Serrano and her team met with officials of the Universidad de Santa Isabel, namely, Dr. Virginia C. Reyes of the Office of Student Development Services, Scholarship, and Linkagesto and Dr. Nenette L. Abrigo, Quality Assurance Office Director, to discuss updates on UPOU's program offerings and explore initiatives in research and capacity-building training programs.
These engagements reflect UPOU’s continuing commitment to bringing education without borders closer to Filipino learners and communities.
Tune in to find out more about UPOU’s initiatives in quality education.

Extension of Registration Period for Mid-Year Term and 3rd Trimester AY 2025–2026
Please be informed that the registration period for the Mid-Year Term and 3rd Trimester AY 2025–2026 has been extended until 11 June 2026.
All new and continuing students may complete their registration through the Online Registration System (ORS) accessible via the UPOU Student Portal.
Students are encouraged to register on or before the extended deadline to avoid any inconvenience and ensure timely enrollment.
For more information, visit: https://registrar.upou.edu.ph/extension-of-registration.../

Extension of Registration Period for Mid-Year Term and 3rd Trimester AY 2025–2026

Please be informed that the registration period for the Mid-Year Term and 3rd Trimester AY 2025–2026 has been extended until 11 June 2026.

All new and continuing students may complete their registration through the Online Registration System (ORS) accessible via the UPOU Student Portal.

Students are encouraged to register on or before the extended deadline to avoid any inconvenience and ensure timely enrollment.

For more information, visit: https://registrar.upou.edu.ph/extension-of-registration-period-for-mid-year-term-and-3rd-trimester-ay-2025-2026/

UPOU in the News
UP President Angelo Jimenez and UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies Assistant Professor Raz Dela Torre were featured on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 on 6 June 2026. They shared the University’s efforts to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expand access to quality education.
The interview also highlighted UPOU’s initiatives in AI and education, as well as its efforts to expand access to learning through programs such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), the UP Ventures for International and Transformative Academia (UP VINTA) program, and other academic and continuing education offerings.
Watch the recorded interview (timestamp: 3:38:27–3:57:36) here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OusO4wN0zNs.

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