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From Science to the Shores: WPU Strengthens Marine Water Quality Monitoring and Coastal Conservation in El Nido
September 22–24, 2026 | El Nido, Palawan Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a series of research-based extension activities aimed at strengthening marine water-quality monitoring, promoting environmental awareness, and building local capacity for the sustainable management of coastal and recreational waters in El Nido, Palawan. Implemented through… Read more
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WPU NCBREED Project Strengthens Sustainable Aquaculture Technologies Through Knowledge, Tech Transfer
The Native Catfish Breeding and Enhancement for Economic Development (NCBREED) Project of Western Philippines University (WPU) shared technical knowledge on native catfish and tilapia production during a freshwater aquaculture training on July 10, 2026, at FarmTeach Inc., Puerto Princesa. The activity, conducted at the request of potential project partner FarmTeach Inc., combined technical learning with… Read more
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WPU Student Org Joins Coastal Restoration, Volunteerism Efforts in Palawan
Western Philippines University, through the Forestry and Environmental Management Students Association (FEMSA), joined Project PAMANA, a mangrove outplanting initiative on July 04, 2026 at Barangay Ramon Magsaysay and Barangay Apo-aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan. The activity, organized by Palawan Katutubo Mission Inc., brought together the Municipality of Aborlan, barangay local government units, the Philippine Coast Guard, Palawan… Read more
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Philippine Red Cross Partners with WPU to Strengthen Humanitarian Education
Western Philippines University and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) – Palawan Chapter formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on July 02, 2026 at WPU Puerto Princesa Campus. The partnership aims to strengthen humanitarian education, volunteerism, and community resilience among WPU students and its communities. Under the agreement, the Philippine… Read more
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Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Culmination Celebrates Research Excellence and Community Impact
What began as a vision to strengthen food systems, nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability in small island communities has grown into a powerful story of collaboration, innovation, and community transformation. The Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Project Culmination, on June 19-21 2026, brought together researchers, university leaders, development partners, and community stakeholders to reflect on the project’s… Read more
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Provincial and Municipal Stakeholders Participate in WPU EMERGE-IP Planning Workshops in Palawan
The Enhancing Marine Environmental Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE-IP) project successfully conducted its Provincial Planning Workshop on April 7–8, 2026 at Bambu Suites, Puerto Princesa City, followed by Municipal Planning Workshops in San Vicente (April 13–14, 2026) and Taytay (April 15–16, 2026). These workshops were organized in collaboration with the Marine Environment… Read more
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𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐀𝐁𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧
𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 — Strengthening the skills of frontline agricultural workers and farmers in rice mechanization took center stage as faculty members from the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) program of Western Philippines University (WPU) served as resource speakers and coordinators in a five-day training held from April 20–24, 2026, at Crystal Paradise Resort in Narra,… Read more
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WPU Team Showcases PANACEA Project Gains at Culminating Meeting in Malaysia
Three faculty members and two project staff attended the PANACEA (Participatory Approaches for Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Empowering Southeast Asian Coastal Communities) Project’s final meeting in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Feb 9-13, 2026. The Project is funded by the British Academy, led by the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur) and collaborating… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
