The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) celebrated the 31st Founding Anniversary of the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód through a webinar entitled SRTS Episode 5: Heart of Volunteerism last 21 February 2025 via Zoom. The Heart of Volunteerism webinar was the fifth episode of the Stress Reduction Technique Series (SRTS). SRTS is a continuing series of video demonstrations to relieve stress through various simple, fun, and artistic activities and provide relevant opportunities for social connection, friendship, and support among interested participants. It is one of the activities of the Kalinga at Yakap (KaYa) App, a web and [...]

In preparation for the August 2024 Civil Service Examination, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU and All UP Workers Union-UPOU Chapter collaborated once again to provide free review sessions among UPOU employees and their immediate family members. There were a total of five sessions conducted which were held every Monday of July 2024, from 1 PM to 5 PM, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. These sessions include pre- and post-assessment, as well as discussions focused on verbal and analytical ability, numerical ability and general information. During the first session on 1 July, Dr. Queenie R. Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan [...]

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU held online and in-person meetings with Rural Health Units (RHUs) in Laguna to introduce and promote its newest course entitled, "Online Mother’s Class on Newborn and Infant Care." In collaboration with the Office of Gender Concerns UPOU, the course aims to equip pregnant, first-time, and postpartum mothers with essential knowledge and skills in caring for their newborns and infants. Led by Dr. Queenie Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, together with the Pahinungod staff, a total of 19 RHUs were presented with the course details. Assistant Professor Rita Ramos and Assistant Professor Regine Bagalanon, [...]

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungod conducted the UPCAT simulation sessions for aspiring Iskolar ng Bayan from Region X last August 5-8, 2024 as part of the University’s commitment to democratizing access to UP education. The initiative aims to familiarize UPCAT takers with exam procedures, guidelines, and protocols, orient them on exam materials, and provide a mock examination experience. Day 1 was conducted at Cagayan de Oro City National High School, while Day 2 took place at Bukidnon National High School in Malaybalay City. The final two days of the simulation took place on 7 August at Iligan City National High School [...]

On 05 April 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, in collaboration with the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO), launched the Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) Project. The initiative was conducted at the UPOU CCDL and was attended by staff representing various university units and offices. The event kicked off with an informative session led by Ms. Carla Alyssa Cabrera, the project's current focal person, providing attendees with a thorough understanding of the P.A.W. Project's objectives and operational mechanisms. Ms. Chiara Karenina Manuel, co-founder of CATS of UPLB, also shared insights into effective community animal management practices, drawing from her organization's experiences [...]

To support the mental well-being of the UPOU community, Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU launched KaYa (Kalinga at Yakap) App last 29 April  2024. KaYa App is a mental health application that features free mental health-related webinars, stress management videos, creative space, and personal e-journals. In celebration of Stress Awareness Month, the app was further introduced to the employees, staff, and students of UPOU with the help of User’s Guide and other informative publication materials. The application was further developed as a web and mobile app through its partnership with the UPOU Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO). Led by [...]

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in collaboration with the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X, conducted a UP Admission Orientation for Grade 11 students in Northern Mindanao. Held from 24-26 April 2024, this initiative aimed to democratize access to quality higher education by extending outreach efforts to under-represented areas. Over 1,000 students from Lugait National High School, Manticao National High School, Salay National High School, Villanueva National High School, and Alubijid Comprehensive National High School participated in the program. Led by Asst. Prof. Queenie Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan ng [...]

Understanding and responding to behavior is critical to successful academic and self-regulation training, both in the classroom and at home. On 16 March 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU collaborated with two distinguished speakers in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to provide teachers and the general public across the country with an understanding of the systematic and scientific approach to behavioral analysis. The hybrid event drew 285 online attendees and onsite participants. The seminar took place at the CCDL Auditorium at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, via hybrid participation. Ms. Gina Luna Bermudo led the [...]

In continuing the commitment of the office to developing reading intervention programs, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU launched the Bata, Basa Reading Program (BBRP). BBRP aims to assist the teachers and parents/guardians in improving the reading skills of K to 3 learners using their Mother Tongue and develop students' appreciation for reading.  Image caption: Asst. Prof. Queenie Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU, and Dr. Naneth Labrador, Principal of Sto. Domingo Elementary School shared their messages of encouragement during the Parents Orientation held on 7 September 2023 For its pilot implementation, 50 identified struggling readers from Grade 3 of [...]

In line with the upcoming UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024 scheduled on 3 and 4 June 2023, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in coordination with DepEd Region X office, conducted UPCAT Simulation Exam administration activities to the UPCAT applicants from the region.  This initiative was held on 8-9 May 2023, and aims to familiarize the students with the procedures, guidelines, and protocols observed in taking the UPCAT and orient them in filling-out the examination materials. Four simultaneous sessions were conducted at Bulua National High School located in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental on 8 May, from 1:00-5:30 PM. The Pahinungód UPOU team [...]