Western Philippines University is geared towards enhancing its global presence and engagement through national and international collaborations, partnerships, and initiatives. The Internationalization and External Affairs Office actively works with the University’s existing units to explore, establish, coordinate, and monitor collaborations and linkages with various local, national, and foreign partners.

Functions of the Office

The Internationalization and External Affairs Office is mandated to operationalize the following functions:

  • Formulate a strategic internationalization plan that aligns with the University’s strategic development plan;
  • Explore and establish linkages with local and foreign organizations, networks, and associations for prospective programs and projects;
  • Assist the different units of the University in establishing and formalizing agreements with local and international partners;
  • Facilitate and actively engage the different units of the University for supporting faculty, staff, and student mobilities; and
  • Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the international recognition efforts in the University.

Anne Gellie P. Pablo
Director, Internationalization and External Affairs Office
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences
annegellie.pablo@wpu.edu.ph

Grace Jane A. Cacerez
Focal Person for Faculty and Staff Mobility
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences
gracejane.cacerez@wpu.edu.ph

Ardie Pinzon
Focal Person for Institutional Sustainable Development
College of Arts and Sciences
ardiepinzon@wpu.edu.ph

Karen Salve M. Maute
Focal Person for Global Rankings
College of Education
karensalve.maute@wpu.edu.ph

Kim Kenneth P. Roca
Focal Person for International Communications
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences
kimkenneth.roca@wpu.edu.ph

Nhelbourne K. Mohammad
Focal Person for Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA)
College of Arts and Sciencesn
nhelbourne.mohammed@wpu.edu.ph

Yedda Marie M. Sabando
Administrative Staff
Internationalization & External Affairs Office
iro@wpu.edu.ph

Internationalization and External Affairs Office
Admin Building, Western Philippines University
Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines
iro@wpu.edu.ph | 09190082631