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During her investiture as chancellor of the University of the Philippines Open University on July 30, 2025, Dr. Joane Serrano declared that open and distance education is not merely a delivery method but a philosophy centered on quality, inclusion, equity, and access. This approach enables millions of Filipinos barred from traditional schooling by distance, work, or other barriers to pursue higher education. UPOU has quietly disrupted Philippine education for nearly three decades.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of Lakandula with the rank of Grand Cross on the late Department of Migrant Workers secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople. He described her as an amazing public servant and one of the best people he has ever met. The ceremony took place at Malacañang yesterday, coinciding with the anniversary of national hero Jose Rizal's death.