by Moireen Espinosa It has been a long COVID-19 year for all of us. Beth Gardiner of National Geographic published an article last April 2020 entitled “Pollution made COVID-19 worse. Now, lockdowns are clearing the air.” Read the article here for full details. The Philippines was just two months into the lockdown when this article... Continue Reading →
by Keizer Philip Ancajas BA Multimedia Studies student, UPOU I am not that sociable. It’s not me to act so much of a social butterfly, but what I do want when I talk to someone on the phone, especially if I’m needing help, is to feel that they know what they’re doing. It’s a kind... Continue Reading →
by Phoebe May Apostol In this time of disruption, students --including University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) students who have been used to distance learning-- are experiencing different kinds of problems and challenges. Problems towards the uncertain future brought about by the pandemic as well as problems on how to cope with their studies are... Continue Reading →
by Keizer B. Ancajas Why should I care? I got problems of my own. This is one of the most common things that one could say about things like these. It’s in this lens where we could fool ourselves into thinking that one candy wrapper wouldn’t do much anyway, and it won’t even be our... Continue Reading →
How does one research? For many of us, it is a daunting task that seems reserved only for those who look like they have an inherent talent for it. But that is not the case at all. Even for published researchers and our esteemed professors, the process has not been without its challenges. The second installment... Continue Reading →
by Moireen Espinosa (DComm) Among the prestigious roster of faculty, Dr. Felix Librero (or Sir Lex as we’d call him in class), was one of my Professors in the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Doctor of Communication (DComm) Program. Although I have not met him in person, I could sense his mentorship and... Continue Reading →
Dr. Felix Librero or Sir Lex as we fondly call him here at the University of the Philippines Open University ( UPOU) passed away on 16 March 2021. I was blown away by the news. I learned of this sad news early morning a day later, and later learned that he was cremated that day with... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kLzOmJNYew&feature=youtu.be UP Open University (UPOU) celebrates its 26th Anniversary today, 23 February 2021 at 9:00 AM. The theme for this event is “The University of the Future: Sustainability and Agility Amidst Disruption.” The theme aptly reflects UPOU’s thrust towards the future of education not just in the Philippines but globally. Being the pioneer and leader... Continue Reading →
In celebration of the Art Month this February, a UP Open University (UPOU) student and alumna, joins other artists in a month-long exhibit at the Sining Makiling Gallery of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB). Genevieve “Pinky” Aguinaldo, is a graduate of UPOU’s Diploma in Language and Literacy Education (DLLE), and is currently... Continue Reading →
In the face of unprecedented times, we find ourselves having to celebrate our graduation virtually. What could have been one of the most unforgettable events of our lives is now replaced by staring at a computer for a few hours hoping that ZOOM won’t pixelate our blemishes, double chins, and wrinkles; yet as online students,... Continue Reading →
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