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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…
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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…
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WPU Joins Global Education Conclave 2025 in India
President Dr. Amabel S. Liao headed the Western Philippines University (WPU) delegation joining education leaders from around the world at the Global Education Conclave 2025 held in Mohali, India from March 29 to 31. The event was hosted by the Chandigarh Group of Colleges–Mohali and gathered participants from over 50 countries. This year’s theme was… Read more…
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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…
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WPU Strengthens Ties with Universitas Ahmad Dahlan-Indonesia for Sustainability Projects, Global Collaboration
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the Internationalization and External Affairs Office, proudly welcomed esteemed delegates from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan-Indonesia (UAD) from February 24 to 26, 2025. This visit marked a significant step toward strengthening collaboration and expanding global partnerships in academic, research, and sustainability endeavors. One of the event’s highlights was formalizing institutional ties between… Read more…
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Dr. Plasus Represents WPU at UNIIC Demo Day 2024 in Indonesia
The UNIIC Demo Day 2024 brings together innovative startups and industry leaders this September 17-20, in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. Representing WPU, Dr. Maria Mojena G. Plasus, Professor of the College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences is a key participant, contributing valuable insights and fostering connections throughout the event. Over the course of four days,… Read more…
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The Palawan Scientist Journal is now Indexed in Scilit
Congratulations to the Western Philippines University, The Palawan Scientist Editorial Team, and to all contributors for another significant achievement we have attained in pursuit of excellence and wider reach. The Palawan Scientist is now on Scilit, a platform for Joint Scientific Literature Discovery, Summarization, and Citation Generation. We continue to strive for quality, reliable, and… Read more…
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Western Philippines University and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Institute Alliance Toward Academic Excellence
In a move set to strengthen academic and research collaborations, Western Philippines University (WPU) and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) inked their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) yesterday, August 19, at the AV Hall of WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus. The… Read more…
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College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences Hosts Successful EMERGE Project Workshop, Advancing Marine Governance in Palawan with Leading Experts
The College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS) hosted the orientation and planning workshop of the ACIAR-funded project Enhancing Marine Environmental and Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE) for the sites in Palawan at the Puerto Princesa Campus on Aug 8-9, 2024. With a significant focus on fisheries and coral reefs, this project… Read more…
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Demystifying ISO 9001:2015 – An Awareness and Implementation Course
Western Philippines University’s key officials, college deans, and administrative staff attended the two-day training on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Awareness and Implementation Course on August 1 & 2, 2024 at CAFES AVR, WPU Main Campus, Aborlan. Mr. Paul Bagatsing of Ascent Prime, Inc., a consultancy firm, served as the resource speaker of the training… Read more…