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WPU Empowers Coastal Communities through Research-Based Training on Marine Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan | December 15–16, 2025 In its continuing commitment to marine environmental protection and sustainable coastal development, Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a two-day community extension programme titled “Health and Well-being of Coastal Communities” on December 15–16, 2025, in Barangay Santa Lourdes, Puerto… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Commitment to Watershed Conservation Through Partnership with PPCWD and Palawan State University
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN — Western Philippines University (WPU) has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development through a partnership with the Puerto Princesa City Water District (PPCWD) and Palawan State University (PalSU) aimed at protecting and sustainably managing the Montible Watershed, one of Puerto Princesa City’s vital sources of water. The collaboration… Read more
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WPU and PCSDS Strengthen Partnership to Advance Research-Based Policy Development and Sustainable Resource Management in Palawan
Western Philippines University (WPU) has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and evidence-based policymaking through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), formalized on October 30, 2025. The agreement, signed by WPU President Dr. Amabel S. Liao and PCSDS Executive Director Atty. Teodoro Jose S. Matta, establishes a… Read more
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WPU’s Kaén Tami Expands Access to Free Meals, Supports Student Food Security
Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to address student food insecurity through Kaén Tami – Kada Lunes et Kadedelman (Let’s Eat – Every Monday Morning), a feeding initiative that provides free, nutritious meals to students while helping ease their daily food expenses. Launched on August 12, 2024, the program responded to concerns that some students skip… Read more
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WPU Advances Sustainable Rice Farming Through Seed Production and Certification Training in Palawan
ABORLAN, PALAWAN — Western Philippines University (WPU) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and community development by supporting the five-day Basic Training on Inbred Seed Production and Seed Grower Certification, held on July 21–25, 2025, at the WPU Main Campus Training Center in Aborlan, Palawan. The training brought together agricultural practitioners and aspiring seed growers… Read more
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From Hatchery to Reef: WPU and Malampaya Foundation Advance Giant Clam Conservation and Marine Biodiversity Restoration in Palawan
Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to contribute to marine biodiversity conservation through its long-standing partnership with Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI) under the String of Pearls Project, a collaborative conservation initiative dedicated to restoring threatened marine species and supporting the ecological rehabilitation of marine protected areas in Palawan. The project… Read more
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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
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WPU CET brings clean water to the Tau’t Bato tribe
Faculty members and students from WPU College of Engineering and Technology showcase the innovative water filtration system during an extension activity at Signapan Valley. Ransang, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Palawan on April 21, 2025. Some faculty members and students of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) – Civil Engineering Department (CED) of Western Philippines… Read more
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Safeguarding Tomorrow’s Catch: WPU Promotes Science-Based Fisheries Conservation in Narra
May 27, 2025 | Narra, Palawan In support of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water), Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a seminar-workshop on May 27, 2025, in Narra, Palawan, to promote sustainable fisheries management and strengthen community awareness of marine resource conservation. The activity focused… Read more
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WPU-ATBI: Empowering Local Farmers through African Catfish Production Training
The Western Philippines University- Agricultural Technology Business Incubator (WPU-ATBI), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office MIMAROPA (DA-RFO MIMAROPA) under the PALAMAYANAN Project, facilitated the African Catfish Production Training on February 21, 2025, at Barn’s Catfish Hatchery in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. This training is part of WPU-ATBI’s continuing effort to support the… Read more
