Organizers
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Established on 23 February 1995, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) pioneered in online teaching and learning and continues to play a leading role in the study and practice of open learning and distance education in the Philippines.
UPOU is envisioned as a leader in teaching and learning in the digital age, helping to equip Filipinos with the knowledge and skills they need for life and work in the 21st century. -
Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) is a leading state university committed to advancing education, research, innovation, extension, and community development. Rooted in agriculture and strengthened by its expanding work in science, technology, environment, entrepreneurship, and rural development, PSAU continues to serve as an important institution for responsive and inclusive growth. Through its academic programs, research initiatives, and community-based engagements, the University contributes to sustainable development, food security, environmental stewardship, and capacity building.
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The Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) functions, among other matters, to create and sharpen awareness of women and gender-related issues; encourage and strengthen teaching, research, extension, and advocacy programs on gender and for gender equality; vitalize Women's and Gender Studies multi- and interdisciplinary programs; initiate the integration of gender concepts into academic curricula; and promote incentives for the recognition of the achievements and contributions of women and other marginalized sectors to national development and gender consciousness.
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The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) is one of the three faculties of studies of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). It was established in 2004 when the then Faculties of Health Sciences and of Management Studies, both established in 1995, were merged.
As a collective of various disciplines spanning from the health to the environment to management and to the development fields, it deals with policy, program and development concerns related to environment and natural resources management, land valuation, research and development, nursing, international health, social work and public management. These thematic areas have become the teaching, research, extension and public service areas of the FMDS over time.
FMDS adheres to the highest standards of academic excellence, service, and social responsibility. -
The Asian Association of Women's Studies (AAWS) is a forum for discussion and co-operation on new ideas in feminist education and research with a focus on Asia and to promote the dissemination of information on relevant community programs. The AAWS seeks to establish an institutional basis for feminist education and research on Asia, linking associations of women’s studies, research institutions, resource centers, as well as individual scholars and practitioners in the region, with the intent of addressing issues of common interest in Asia.
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The Office of International Linkages (OIL) is a unit under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. It is mandated to identify and explore areas of cooperation and linkages with institutions abroad. It promotes international academic and research collaboration with partner universities through student and faculty exchange, joint research, network participation, sharing of educational resources, and other international academic and research activities. The office is engaged in the initiation, planning, implementation, and monitoring of linkage activities.
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The UPOU Foundation Inc.
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