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 refined research outputs, including causal loop diagrams (CLDs) and draft manuscripts, followed by an integrative discussion that synthesized key insights from the workshop.

The activity concluded its afternoon session with acknowledgements from the organizers, recognizing the contributions of barangay officials, academic leaders, researchers, students, and international partners who supported the activity. Discussions emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration, capacity building, and community engagement in advancing nutrition-sensitive and sustainable food systems. It also featured a tree-planting activity participated in by students of San Rafael National High School, symbolizing the project’s commitment to sustainability and youth engagement.

The activity reaffirmed WPU’s role as a key partner in globally engaged, community-responsive research, strengthening local and international efforts to address food, nutrition, and health challenges.