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UPOU's Microcredential Program and ASCEND Platform launched

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Alumni

 
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UPOU officials, faculty and staff during the launching ceremony of the UPOU Microcredentials and ASCEND. 

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) publicly launched its Microcredentials and its dedicated ASCEND platform in a ceremony held on 20 June 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was also streamed live through the UPOU Networks, UPOU Networks Facebook Page, and UPOU Facebook Page.

UPOU's Microcredentials program offers stackable, career-focused courses designed for flexible completion. Learners can upskill or reskill at their own pace, tailoring their learning journey to their specific needs. These micro courses are transferable as a credit load towards a degree program.

ASCEND, which stands for Advancing Skills and Competencies thru e-Learning for Development, serves as the central online hub for the courses under the Microcredentials and Continuing Education programs offered by UPOU. This platform streamlines the learning experience from the moment a student registers to the successful course completion of the microcourse, accessible through ascend.upou.edu.ph.

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, shared in her welcome message that "The launch of the microcredential roadmap in 2023 laid the groundwork for UPOU's current and future efforts in this area. This official launching of the microcredentials is important because it recognizes the contributions of various UPOU units and emphasizes UPOU's leading role in offering accessible, relevant, and high-quality education – which are the key factors for the sustainability of open distance e-learning." She then led the launch of the UPOU Microcredentialling Program, together with Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. After this, UPOU Microcredentials was launched, led by Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies and Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan, University Registrar. The launch of ASCEND was led by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, the Director of the Office of Public Affairs, Dr. Finaflor Taylan, the Director of the Office of Gender Concerns, Dr. Queenie R. Ridulme, the Director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, and Ms. Margeret Jarmin-Suarez, Linkages Officer.

The short ceremony concluded with Dr. Primo Garcia's closing message, where he said, "The UPOU has always pursued educational innovation, and our Microcredentials Program through ASCEND highlights our commitment to lifelong learning. By providing flexible pathways between non-formal and formal education, we hope to contribute to eliminating traditional barriers to education. We believe education should extend beyond traditional stages and be a lifelong process that adapts to the needs of the learners.."

The UPOU Microcredentials and ASCEND is part of UPOU's commitment to widen access to quality higher education. In addition, this initiative shall also contribute towards Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

For inquiries about the UPOU Microcredentials, email .

Written by Anna Canas-Llamas ♦ Edited by Primo G. Garcia and Myra C. Almodiel ♦ Photos by Anna Mhari Duria

Origins of the Dula Perpetual Trophy

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Alumni

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The Dula Perpetual Trophy

Dula, a Cebuano word for "play," is the name of the University of the Philippines Mindanao’s (UPMin) annual sports festival. UPMin students, faculty, and staff, clustered by colleges and the administration, compete in an intense two-to-three-day period of the Dula. The champion claims the Dula perpetual trophy, a wooden sculpture with the Oblation statue on top, and holds on to it in the year it reigns.   

Unknown to many, the Dula perpetual trophy was designed back in UPMin’s early days by a pioneer UPMin BA Social Science student. Atty. Yuri M. Beluan, a former vice-chairperson of the UP Mindanao University Student Council who graduated with the Class of 2000, recalls the trophy’s creation. 

UPD alumnae dormers visit UPMin in 2024

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Alumni

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Alumnae who were dorm-mates in Ilang-Ilang and Sampaguita Residence Halls and presently living here and abroad visited UP Mindanao on February 28, 2024, some with their spouses. They expressed their greetings to the chancellor on video. In the photo above, they are (from left to right):

  • Rafiul Ahad, U. of South. Calif.

  • Frances Kasala-Ahad, CoE, BSME '72

  • Louella Torres-Espiritu, BS Pre-Med 

  • Edna Ravela, BS PoliSci, '71 

  • Sonia Sanchez-Morales, BS Pre-Med, '70 

  • Teresita Banzon-Cruz, BS Nutrition, Major in Dietetics 

  • Rey Cruz, National U., BS Arch '69

  • Larry Guillam 

  • Elsa Mateo-Guillam, BS Foreign Service'70 

  • Corazon de la Rosa-Las Marias, BSBA '70 

  • Caloy Las Marias, BS Pre-Med '69

  • Rosalinda de la Rosa-Bernal, BS Pharm '56 

  • Kay Palileo-de Leon, CFA '71

  • Mr. de Leon, CoE '72

  • Mary Jane Mateo Tesoro, BSBA MM '84

  • Jocelyn de la Rosa Bernal, Student# 1985

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CBA Golden Jubilarians visit UPMin in 2024

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Alumni of the UP College of Business Administration's Golden Jubilee Class of '69 visited UP Mindanao on February 26, 2024. They are, in the photo above, from left to right:

  • Angelica "Toots" Francisco-Garcia

  • Alice Angeles-Katigbak

  • Sylvia Calingo-Olivar

  • Teresita Portugal-Roldan

  • Alexis Alcantara-Zulueta

  • Solomon Carpio

  • Myrna Yap-Urtula

  • Carmen Borra

  • Rebecca Reyes-Igot

  • Nieva Magpayo-De la Cruz

  • Sonia Beris-Fowler

  • Lily Gotauco-Cukingnan

 

 

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UPMin Masjid Rededication Rites

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Alumni

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Grand Mufti of Davao City Aleem Mohammad Pasigan
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UPMin Chancellor Murao, University President Angelo Jimenez, Ustadh Eisa Javier 
 
UP Mindanao hosted the rededication of the renovated UPMin Masjid on September 14, 2023, with University President Angelo Jimenez and guests. Donors made this project possible after a six-week renovation period, aiming to promote the Masjid's use by Muslim students and community residents. Members of the UP Alumni Association Davao (UPAAD), UP Mindanao Association of Muslim Students (UPMAMS), the Grand Mufti of Davao City Aleem Mohammad Pasigan, UPAA Davao President Pedro Quitain III, UPAA Davao Auditor Dr. Khalil Guinomla, UPAA Chairperson Napoleon Concepcion, UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Murao, and other distinguished guests joined the rededication rites.
 
Aleem Mohammad Pasigan, the Grand Mufti of Davao City, read from the Quran. UP Mindanao Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao received the symbolic key from UP Alumni Association Davao (UPAAD) Chair Nap Concepcion, and President Jimenez unveiled the rededication marker. 
 
Philippine Army engineers and their Muslim integrees constructed the Masjid in 2000 during their tenure in the area. President Jimenez, in his remarks, recalled his role as a beginning lawyer in the Mindanao peace process proceedings in 2000.   
 
The ribbon-cutting was done by President Jimenez, Chancellor Murao, and Islamic preacher Ustadz Eisa Javier. 
 
The renovation project was completed after a month of intensive fund-raising by the UPAAD. The donations ranged from modest to generous, with many donors preferring anonymity. The rededication ceremony marked the completion of the renovation and its public opening. 
 
Among the guests were Bangsamoro Deputy Speaker Abdulkarim Misuari, Member of Parliament Atty. Ras Mitmug, and the Muslim deputy mayors of Davao City. 
 

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