Western Philippines University (WPU) participated in the recently concluded DBM MIMAROPA Regional Budget Forum for the FY 2027 National Budget, held on February 5, 2026. Pursuant to DBM National Budget Memorandum No. 1561, the forum, led by DBM MIMAROPA Regional Director Ricky Sanchez, guided participating State Universities and Colleges on updated budget preparation guidelines, forms, and reporting requirements continue reading : WPU Joins DBM MIMAROPA Regional Budget Forum for FY 2027 Preparation
WPU Global CFaH Project Wraps Up Academic Development Workshop in San Rafael Community
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) concluded its Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) on January 22 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Princesa City. The final day featured team presentations among project implementers as they showcased their continue reading : WPU Global CFaH Project Wraps Up Academic Development Workshop in San Rafael Community
WPU Strengthens Community Food Systems Through NIHR Global CFaH Initiative
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the Palawan National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research (GHR) hosted the Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) project from January 19–22, 2026 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto continue reading : WPU Strengthens Community Food Systems Through NIHR Global CFaH Initiative
WPU Makes Strong Global Debut in UI GreenMetric Sustainability Rankings
Western Philippines University (WPU) marked a significant milestone as it made its debut in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, placing 61st among Philippine higher education institutions and 1,142nd worldwide in its first-ever participation. UI GreenMetric is an international ranking system that assesses universities’ commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, covering areas such as infrastructure, energy and climate action, waste continue reading : WPU Makes Strong Global Debut in UI GreenMetric Sustainability Rankings
WPU VPs and Researchers Take Center Stage at the 1st PhiTon Congress and 6th AMSEM
Western Philippines University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lita B. Sopsop, earned the Best Natural Science Study (Oral Presentation) award for her research titled “Economic Value of the Mangrove Ecosystem in So. Marikit, Brgy. San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines,” presented during the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and the 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animal and Snake Envenoming/Poisoning Management (AMSEM) held continue reading : WPU VPs and Researchers Take Center Stage at the 1st PhiTon Congress and 6th AMSEM
PCAP Region IV Honors WPU-CCJE Faculty
The Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Region IV honored eight faculty members of Western Philippines University–College of Criminal Justice Education (WPU-CCJE) for their exemplary service during the Criminology Profession Week celebration on November 19, 2025, at the Lyceum University of the Philippines Auditorium, Batangas City. Awardees included Mr. Maphilindo D. Lao, who received the Governor’s Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer Award and the Governor’s Advocacy and continue reading : PCAP Region IV Honors WPU-CCJE Faculty