• 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

  • WPU Moves Toward Greener Practices with Tarpaulin Prohibition

    WPU Moves Toward Greener Practices with Tarpaulin Prohibition

    Western Philippines University (WPU) has taken another step toward environmental sustainability by prohibiting the use of tarpaulins across all its campuses, colleges, and units. The directive, issued through the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance (OVPAF) under Memorandum No. OVPAF 2025-088, reinforces the university’s commitment to reducing non-biodegradable waste and promoting eco-friendly… 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 Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan

    WPU Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan

    Western Philippines University took part in the 3rd Synchronized Pista ng Kalikasan Tree Planting Program on June 20, 2025, at Sitio Talakaigan, Cabigaan, Aborlan, Palawan. Themed “Panumbalikin ang Kagubatan: Kalikasan, Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan”, the event brought together local stakeholders in a shared effort to restore degraded forest areas. Faculty from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry… Read more

  • WPU, UTP-Malaysia Partner for Clean Water, Culture, Community in Palawan

    WPU, UTP-Malaysia Partner for Clean Water, Culture, Community in Palawan

    Western Philippines University (WPU) welcomed a delegation from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia, for a week-long collaboration focused on technology, culture, and community development from April 25 to 30, 2025. The visit brought together students and faculty from both universities and was made possible through the efforts of the WPU Internationalization and External Affairs Office,… Read more

  • WPU Hosts World Pangolin Day, Uniting Schools and Conservationists for Wildlife Protection

    WPU Hosts World Pangolin Day, Uniting Schools and Conservationists for Wildlife Protection

    Western Philippines University (WPU) marked World Pangolin Day: Youth Legacy for Pangolin Conservation with a vibrant celebration, bringing together conservationists, educators, and students to raise awareness about one of the world’s most trafficked mammals—the pangolin. WPU President Dr. Amabel Liao, Atty. Teodoro Jose Matta, Executive Director of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD), and… Read more

  • Empowering Isaub’s Women to Transform Meat into Opportunity

    Empowering Isaub’s Women to Transform Meat into Opportunity

    Isaub, Aborlan (Palawan) – January 28, 2025.A new flavor of empowerment is cooking in Barangay Isaub. The women of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) have stepped into the world of meat processing through a bold and exciting initiative: “Oh My Meat – Hayop sa Sarap!” extension program. Supported by Western Philippines University (WPU) through the… Read more