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University of the Philippines

Open University
Online Application System (OAS)

This application shall not be processed unless the following documents in hard copy format are received by the Office of the University
Registrar, UP Open University, Los Baos, Laguna within the deadline for admission for your preferred term of admission.

1. Print copy of the accomplished online application form.

2. Original and photocopy of valid Transcript of Records (TOR) from all schools attended.
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from: a) employer/supervisor; b) former professor; or c) former program adviser [please use UPOU Form 1a].
4. Proof of Payment of Application fee (see payment procedure)
(If payment was made other than online payment, please upload scanned copy of digital image of the proof of payment)
5. 500-word essay essay explaining why you are applying for admission to the curricular program you have indicated and to the UP Open
University.
6. Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
7. Photocopy of government issued IDS with photo such as driver's license, PRC ID, digitized SSS ID, GSIS E-card etc.
8. Two identical 2 x 2 photos and two identical 1 x 1 photos, with your name and the program applied for printed at the back of the photos

Application Fee (non-refundable)

Local applicants -PhP 500.00
Applicants based abroad - US$ 100.00
Mail or bring your accomplished application form together with the other documents and proof of payment to:
The Admissions Section
Office of the University Registrar
UP Open University Los Baos, Laguna 4031
Philippines

The UP Open University and the individual programs reserve the right to require additional information or documents from an applicant when deemed
necessary. Application credentials submitted in support of this application become property of the UP Open University. Misinterpretation of information
requested in this application will be sufficient reason for refusal of admission or denial of enrollment in subsequent semester.

REVIEW INFORMATION

Application Status:

Final Program:
Applicable Term:
TOR Status:
Payment Status:
Deficiencies:
Remarks:

Application Reference No.:

Application Information A2017090035544

Program applied: Graduate
Program: Diploma in Land Use Planning
Major:
Term Applied: 2nd Semester 2017-2018
Learning Center: UPOULC, Davao
Are you based abroad? No
How did you learn about the UPOU Alumni
UP Open University?

Personal Information
Fullname: LEY MEYNARD GRECIA OPEA
Gender: Male
Nationality: Filipino
Birthplace: Tagum City, Davao del Norte Date of Birth: 1997-02-22

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E-mail: lgopena@up.edu.ph
Alternate E-mail: typicalaverage@yahoo.com
Present Occupation/Position: Researcher (Clerk 1)
Employer: Local Government Unit - Tagum City

PHILIPPINE ADDRESS
Home Address
Address: 028 Blk 1 Lot 33, Villa Paraiso, Visayan Village, , Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100
Phone:
Mobile: +639087005048

Office Address
Institution: Local Government Unit - Tagum City
Address: JV Ayala Ave., Apokon, Tagum City, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100
Phone:
Fax:

FOREIGN ADDRESS
Home Address
Country: none
Address: , ,

Office Address
Institution:
Country: none
Address: , ,

Preferred Mailing Address: Home - Philippines

Additional Personal Information

Mother: Janet Opea
Address: 028 Blk 1 Lot 33, Villa Paraiso, Visayan Village, Tagum City
Contact No.: +639197555517
Father: Luis Lemuel Opea III
Address: 028 Blk 1 Lot 33, Villa Paraiso, Visayan Village, Tagum City
Contact No.: +639056502627
Spouse:
Address:
Contact No.:

Educational Background

Have you been enrolled in the University of the Philippines? Yes

if yes, Regular Special Non-degree Others

UP student number: 2013-63062
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Major in Operations
What program/degree?
Research
Are you currently enrolled in another college/university? Yes No
if yes, what program/degree? N/A
Institution: N/A

List of tertiary and graduate schools previously attended

Degree/Course School Inclusive Dates GWA

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics University of the Philippines Mindanao 2013 to

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Major in Operations Research 2017
High School Diploma Tagum City National High School 2009 to
2013

Academic Honors, Awards and Scholarships

Award Institution Conferring Award Date Conferred
Honorific Awards College of Science and Mathematics, University of the June 2017
Philippines Mindanao
Research and Creative Works Project for University of the Philippines Mindanao
Undergraduate Students

Professional , Licensure and Civil Service Examinations Taken

Title of Examination Date Taken Rating
Civil Service Examination - Career Level Professional October 23, 2016 83.05

Membership in honor, professional and community organization

Nature of
Organization Position Held Inclusive Dates
Organization

Publications
Date
Title of Publication Type of Publication
Published/Written

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

Name of Employer Address Position Date Brief Description of

Duties
Local Government Unit - Tagum City JV Ayala Ave., Apokon, Researcher - Clerk 1 July 2017 - Analyze statistical data
Tagum City present required for planning and
conduct research related in
planning (GIS-Based)

500-WORD ESSAY

I grew up and gained a typical childhood experience here in Tagum City. For over twenty years, I have
seen its rapid development. I can still remember the time when our first Jollibee was being constructed
and how we only have one mall before. Now, commercial buildings are everywhere and more investors
come to establish their own businesses.

Being privileged to live in the urbanized area of the city, I have felt the said developments. However, for
some people who live in the rural barangays like Cuambogan and Liboganon, these facilities are still
inaccessible. In my opinion, one of the reasons why this problem is still present, is because of the fact
that these establishments are located at the heart of our city. It will only take you about five minutes to
go from one mall to another by walking. Even though it gave employment for the people, I believe that
this centralization also caused the traffic problem we are currently facing.

As a BS Applied Mathematics Major in Operations Research graduate, we are equipped with different
optimization techniques (such as resource allocation) used to design alternatives to help in the decision
making process in solving real world problems. One of these tools is the Geographic Information
System (GIS). GIS is a powerful method used to analyze spatial or geographic data. We were taught
how to design maps that determines suitable sites for different types of facilities. With the help of GIS,
the problems mentioned above wouldnt have emerged. It may have determined the impacts of building
a facility in the area, and the establishments could have been built in a site that is accessible to rural
areas without compromising the profit of investors. It is really important to know that land and its
entirety is a scarce resource that should be allocated properly to attain a sustainable environment.

Even before entering college, I really have this burning passion in research and working in the
government. Luckily less than a month after graduation, I was hired as a researcher in our Local
Government Unit and was assigned at the City Planning and Development Office. Currently, I am a part
of the technical working group that studies/measures the impact of road infrastructure developments
and the kahayag (Street Lights) program on the happiness and well-being of Tagumeos. In my two
months of working at CPDO, I found out that theres a shortage of employees working in the field of
land use planning and only a few of my co-workers know how to use GIS. This made me conclude that
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our city really lacks personnel that works on scientific planning.

With my desire to continue my studies, I decided to apply in the graduate degree Diploma in Land Use
Planning. I applied for this program not only to explore and learn new knowledge but also to strengthen
our citys capability to produce solid research in the field of Land Use Planning. This would also help
cater the needs of the people and bridge the gap between rural and urban areas. Bridging this gap will
be very difficult. However, learning new concepts, especially in the different theories and research
methods in Urban and Regional Planning will help me further formulate research topics or studies that
would help our LGU in its policy making. These studies will hopefully help in the development (social &
economic) of our city.

I opt to apply in UPOU because I believe that the resources that will be given to me by the Faculty of
Management and Development Studies will be more than enough to help me in my future plans. I
would also gladly share my learnings in the program to further help our office deliver the necessary
targets provided by the council. Distance learning is not new to me. In fact, I took up Introduction to
Project Management, an MOOC provided by the University of Adelaide under the edX platform. At this
moment, I am taking up another MOOC provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Introduction to Computer Science using Python. Distance learning provided the needs in my life long
journey for education. I found it very fulfilling because it makes study and work schedule more flexible.
This is also one of the reasons why I chose UPOU. All of the alumni I know received a positive impact in
their lives when they entered and earned their degrees at UPOU.

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