LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted an exploratory meeting with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Laguna and Concentrix Philippines on 11 July at the UPOU Sandbox in Los Baños, Laguna.

BANDUNG, Indonesia — The University of the Philippine Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) with the University of Padjadjaran (UNPAD) Faculty of Nursing (FON) conducted a scoping workshop on 15 June at UNPAD, Bandung, Indonesia. During the workshop, faculty members from both FMDS and FON indicated their interest in strengthening the partnership between both universities through academic and student exchange programs, and research publications and collaborations. 

QUEZON City —  The University of the Philippine Open University (UPOU) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) last 19 June. The MOU aims to upskill professionals and other stakeholders through the offering of applicable courses, and to enable UPOU to assist DSWD in developing and streamlining its courses to participating learners.