Faculty of Management and Development Studies
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.
The Values We Live By
In order to effectively translate the mandates of scholarship and service to the nation which are entrusted upon the Faculty, the FMDS adheres to the following mission and commitment statements:
Our Mission
To open doors to serve the global community of learners, scholars and workforce by providing innovative, responsive, interactive, effective, technology-maximizing and multi-disciplinary management and development studies programs.
Our Commitment
To adhere to the highest standards of academic excellence, service, and social responsibility.
Our Motto
We are informed by the following guideposts:
- Enhance the old and sustain the best practices of the present
- Trail blaze in new and unchartered but socially high impact areas
- Explore ways to contribute to development
FMDS Faculty and Officials
Dr. Joane V. Serrano
Professor
Dean
[email protected]
![Sarinas](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sarinas-819x1024.png)
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FMDS Program Chairs
aProf. Tricia C. Ascan
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship
Prof. Ricardo T. Bagarinao
Professor
Program Chair, Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies
![DMENRM](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DMENRM-819x1024.png)
aProf. Karl Abelard Edberto L. Villegas
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Diploma in/Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management
![DMIH](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DMIH-819x1024.png)
Assoc. Prof. Myra D. Oruga
Associate Professor
Program Chair, Diploma in/Master of International Health
![DLUP](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DLUP-819x1024.png)
aProf. Remsce Pasahol
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Diploma in Land Use Planning
![DMLVM](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DMLVM-819x1024.png)
aProf. Cesar Z. Luna
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Diploma in/ Master of Land Valuation and Management
![DMRDM](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DMRDM-819x1024.png)
aProf. Leo Mendel D. Rosario
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Diploma in/ Master of Research and Development Management
![MAN](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MAN-819x1024.png)
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Master of Arts in Nursing
![MP)M](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MPM-819x1024.png)
aProf. Lianne Angelico C. Depante
Assistant Professor
Program Chair, Master of Public Management
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FMDS Regular Faculty
![Bonito](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bonito-819x1024.png)
Prof. Sheila R. Bonito
Professor
Diploma in/Master of International Health
Master of Arts in Nursing
![DLUP-2](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DLUP-2-819x1024.png)
aProf. Milben Bragais
Assistant Professor
Diploma in Land Use Planning
![Bonito (1)](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bonito-1-819x1024.png)
aProf. Regine Karla P. Bagalanon
Assistant Professor
Master of Arts in Nursing
![Garcia](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Garcia-819x1024.png)
Prof. Primo G. Garcia
Professor
Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies
Diploma in/Master of Research and Development Management
![Gervacio](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gervacio-819x1024.png)
aProf. Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio
Assistant Professor
Master of Public Management
![Habito](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Habito-819x1024.png)
Prof. Consuelo dL. Habito
Professor
Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management
![Halos](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Halos-819x1024.png)
aProf. Ari Luis C. Halos
Assistant Professor
Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship
![Mendoza (1)](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mendoza-1-819x1024.png)
aProf. Regina A. Mendoza-Armiendo
Assistant Professor
Master of Public Management
![Ramos](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ramos-1-819x1024.png)
aProf. Rita C. Ramos
Assistant Professor
Master of Arts in Nursing
![Ridulme](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ridulme-1-819x1024.png)
aProf. Queenie R. Ridulme
Assistant Professor
Master of Arts in Nursing
![Saludadez](https://fmds.upou.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Saludadez-819x1024.png)
aProf. Lorena Jean D. Saludadez
Assistant Professor
Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies