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 Red Cross will be integrated into the specialization component of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) under the National Service Training Program (NSTP). Students will receive training on humanitarian service, including blood donation advocacy, psychosocial support, disaster risk reduction and management, HIV awareness, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), basic first aid, and International Humanitarian Law, among other Red Cross programs.

The partnership also aims to expand the membership of the Red Cross Youth within the university and establish Red Cross Youth Councils across WPU campuses, empowering students to become active humanitarian leaders and advocates in their communities.

Leading the ceremonial signing were WPU President Dr. Amabel S. Liao, who also serves as Membership Committee Chairperson of PRC Palawan Chapter; Dr. Lota Creencia, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Joel Becira, WPU NSTP Director; Agnes Melinda Beronio, RMT, PRC Palawan OIC; Maria Nancy Socrates, Chairperson of PRC Palawan Chapter Board of Directors; and other officers of PRC Palawan Chapter.

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