• WPU Advances Environmental Education Through Symposia on Mining and Biodiversity

    WPU Advances Environmental Education Through Symposia on Mining and Biodiversity

    Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforced its commitment to environmental education and sustainability through two symposia that tackled pressing ecological issues — the Mining Moratorium Symposium and the Katala Fun Day Symposium. Both events brought together students and faculty from the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) and the Agricultural Science High School (ASHS)… Read more

  • CHED-MIMAROPA Establishes First International Relations Officers Network in the Region

    CHED-MIMAROPA Establishes First International Relations Officers Network in the Region

    In Photo: The newly-elected officers of the MIMAROPA International Relations Officers (IRO) Network, composed of internationalization directors and officers from various HEIs in the region. In a milestone event, the first International Relations Officers (IRO) Network in the MIMAROPA region has been established, bringing together State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs),… Read more

  • 𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

    𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

    Western Philippines University celebrates the achievements of its representatives who garnered top recognition at the MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium (MHRDC) 14th Health Research Forum, held on September 10–12, 2025, at Hue Hotel, Puerto Princesa City. Champion in the Professional Category for Oral Presentation was Avien Ynna Hasan, while Florence Armenta (CFINS) secured the… Read more

  • WPU Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals in 2025 Orientation

    WPU Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals in 2025 Orientation

    Western Philippines University (WPU) held its SDG Orientation-Workshop 2025 on September 5 at the WPU Training Center-Main Campus. The event commenced with the theme “WPU at the Forefront: Global Standing and Initiatives for the Sustainable Development Goals.” The one-day activity was spearheaded by the Internationalization and External Affairs Office (IEAO). The orientation gathered university leaders,… Read more

  • WPU Ranks 2nd in MIMAROPA in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

    WPU Ranks 2nd in MIMAROPA in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

    Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to strengthen its role in sustainable development, securing the 2nd spot in the MIMAROPA region in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. This year, the university expanded its participation from four to eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting its growing commitment to addressing global and local challenges through… Read more

  • WPU stands with small-scale fisherfolks in protecting municipal waters in PH, Palawan

    WPU stands with small-scale fisherfolks in protecting municipal waters in PH, Palawan

    30 January 2025 — Western Philippines University (WPU) has released an official statement expressing its support in upholding the constitutionality of ‘Municipal Waters’ in the country and its provinces, as posted on the university’s Facebook page. The university has reiterated its stand with the small-scale fisherfolks in the ongoing Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality… Read more

  • WPU Procurement Office Adopts Sustainable, Green Public Procurement Practices

    WPU Procurement Office Adopts Sustainable, Green Public Procurement Practices

    In line with the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 19-2013 and the Philippine Green Public Procurement (GPP) Roadmap, the Western Philippines University Procurement Office has been directed to prioritize the implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices. This directive aims to ensure that all procurement processes within the… Read more

  • WPU Strengthens Sustainability Efforts, Bans Single-Use Plastics in Campus Biz and Food Services

    WPU Strengthens Sustainability Efforts, Bans Single-Use Plastics in Campus Biz and Food Services

    Western Philippines University has announced a new directive limiting the use of single-use plastics within its campuses as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The policy applies to all in-campus businesses operating under the Income Generating Projects (IGP) Office and to food and beverage suppliers managed through the Procurement Office and… Read more

  • WPU Establishes RIDE Office to Strengthen Inclusive Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension

    WPU Establishes RIDE Office to Strengthen Inclusive Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension

    Western Philippines University (WPU) has officially established the Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Office, marking another milestone in its commitment to advancing knowledge creation, innovation, and inclusive community development. The creation of the RIDE Office underscores WPU’s vision of becoming a leading university in research-driven education that directly benefits the people of Palawan and… Read more

  • Palawan town ties up with WPU for Sustainable Aquaculture and River Systems Conservation

    Palawan town ties up with WPU for Sustainable Aquaculture and River Systems Conservation

    In a landmark step towards environmental conservation and sustainable resource management, the Municipality of Dumaran, Palawan has tapped the Western Philippines University (WPU) in the implementation of the recently approved Ordinance No. 2023-1010. The ordinance officially declares the Ilian River and other river systems in the town, along with the Macrobrachium shrimp population, as protected… Read more