WPU brings life-saving knowledge about harmful algal blooms to Palawan fisherfolk—while nurturing young minds with marine conservation stories

When the Sea Turns Red: WPU Helps Community Learn to Fight Back

TAYTAY, PALAWAN – The College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS) of Western Philippines University successfully conducted a community seminar-workshop on managing and preventing Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Barangay Pancol on June 28, 2024, reaching 40 adult participants from the fishing community. The event, held under the “Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management” extension program continue reading : When the Sea Turns Red: WPU Helps Community Learn to Fight Back

A Shared Vision for a Protected West Philippine Sea

Stakeholders Unite at WPU for Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea

Leaders and representatives from national and local government units, academic institutions, and non-government organizations converged at Western Philippines University (WPU), Puerto Princesa City, on May 2–3, 2024, for the Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) — themed “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas.” The event served as a continue reading : Stakeholders Unite at WPU for Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea

WPU Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring

WPU and Partners Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring

Western Philippines University (WPU), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI), Palawan State University (PSU), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the City Agriculture Office of Puerto Princesa, has successfully launched a state-of-the-art floating laboratory on May 15, 2024 as part of the Harmful Algal Bloom continue reading : WPU and Partners Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring

CHED and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Collaboration Workshop at UTP, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao and Mr. Anastacio T. Cagabhion III, Director for Internationalization and External Affairs Office, are currently attending the CHED and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Collaboration Workshop at UTP, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia. The workshop aims to define and articulate the proposed collaboration between UTP and CHED in the Philippines, along continue reading : CHED and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Collaboration Workshop at UTP, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.

Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS): “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyoon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas”

Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS): “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyoon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas” held at the Audio-Visual Hall, WPU-Puerto Princesa City Campus earlier this morning, May 2, 2024. Being the host of the activity, our University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao warmly welcomed the participants. In her speech, she highlighted continue reading : Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS): “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyoon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas”