To empower the Palawan youth, the Western Philippines University enters a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DEPED-Palawan, DOST-MIMAROPA, KHALSA AID, and Champion Youth Philippines to introduce a pioneering program in mechatronics, robotics, and 21st-century leadership skills at Apurawan National High School on October 18, 2023. The ceremonial MOU signing, which was a part of a continue reading : WPU Joins Trailblazer Program in Mechatronics and Robotics to Empower Palawan Youth
Western Philippines University joins DOST-MIMAROPA for Palawan’s Blue Economy, Mariculture Potential Development
A collaborative initiative to expand Palawan’s “blue economy” was held in Puerto Princesa City on October 12, 2023, gathering experts and representatives from local government units, academia, and the private sector. The consultation workshop, organized by the MIMAROPA Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA’s Provincial continue reading : Western Philippines University joins DOST-MIMAROPA for Palawan’s Blue Economy, Mariculture Potential Development
WPU Co-hosts AGRI-TALK 2023: Empowering Students with Hands-On Training in Modern Agriculture
The “AGRI-TALK 2023” held from October 26-27, 2023 at WPU-Main in Aborlan, unified students, faculty, and industry leaders in an immersive experience designed to introduce modern agricultural technology to aspiring professionals. This year’s event, “Kubota-Saka Agritalk 2023: Tractor, Combine Harvester, and Transplanter Training,” was organized in partnership with Agri Component Corporation, Kubota Philippines, and the continue reading : WPU Co-hosts AGRI-TALK 2023: Empowering Students with Hands-On Training in Modern Agriculture
WPU Agricultural, Biosystems Eng’g Students Lead Mangrove Planting to Celebrate ABE Fest 2024
In a meaningful effort to promote environmental conservation, the PSABE-Pre-Professional Group WPU Chapter spearheaded a mangrove planting activity as part of this year’s ABE Fest 2024 celebrations on April 8, 2024. Held with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, staff, and student leaders from the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) program, the continue reading : WPU Agricultural, Biosystems Eng’g Students Lead Mangrove Planting to Celebrate ABE Fest 2024
WPU-ABE, RTN Mining Corp Empowers Local Communities with New Coconut Husk Processing Technology
In a recent breakthrough for environmental sustainability and community empowerment, Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTN), in partnership with Western Philippines University’s Department of Agricultural Biosystems Engineering, successfully produced its first “coconet” and “cocolog” using newly acquired production equipment developed by the university. These eco-friendly materials, crafted from locally sourced coconut husk, represent an innovative continue reading : WPU-ABE, RTN Mining Corp Empowers Local Communities with New Coconut Husk Processing Technology
WPU Kicks Off 4th Int’l Confab on the West Philippine Sea with Global Insights on Sustainability and Inclusive Growth
The 4th International Conference on the West Philippine Sea, a highly anticipated biennial event organized by Western Philippines University (WPU) in collaboration with its distinguished partners, opened to enthusiastic participation from researchers and practitioners around the globe from August 24-25, 2023 held at Puerto Princessa, Palawan. This year’s theme, “Nurturing People and Environment, Strengthening Governance continue reading : WPU Kicks Off 4th Int’l Confab on the West Philippine Sea with Global Insights on Sustainability and Inclusive Growth