CDMO News

Kyoto, Japan (April 13–15, 2025) — More than 300 educators, technologists, and researchers from over 25 countries came together for WILLS 2025. This three-day symposium focused on exploring how immersive technologies, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming education around the world. The event provided a platform for participants to share the latest research, practical ideas, and real-world applications of immersive learning. Organized with the support of the Future Hub at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS), the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), and the Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) Research [...]

The Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO) marked the end of the year by presenting its accomplishments for 2024 on December 19, 2024, at the UPOU Academic Residences Cafeteria. The Infrastructure and Maintenance Group shared their completed infrastructure projects for 2024 and their target completion dates. They also outlined their project statuses, which include the completion of the International Convention Center, the World-class Media Production facility, and the installation of a generator set for the Academic Residences. One of the key highlights of their report was the improvement in Maintenance Services requests, with a 41.3% decrease in requests received in 2024 [...]

On December 7, 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University’s (UPOU) Campus Development and Management Office (CDMO) successfully coordinated services and preparations for the university’s 28th Commencement Exercises, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for graduates. Proper leadership and coordination within the team, with UP units, and with suppliers have played a crucial role in this success. In preparation for the event, several measures were put in place to ensure the comfort and well-being of attendees. To maintain cleanliness across the campus, plastic bins and trash bags have been provided in every building and section, promoting waste management and proper [...]