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First Visit to Quezon External Campus
During the first visit of the University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao, to the campus, she was greeted by a wave of enthusiastic students, faculty, and staff. The vibrant atmosphere was palpable as individuals from all corners of the campus community came together to extend a warm welcome to our University President.
As the President stepped onto the campus grounds, she was met with cheers, applause, and banners bearing messages of warm welcome and best wishes. One of the students even prepared her welcome address in the form of spoken poetry titled “Instrumento ng Pagbabago”.
Throughout the day, the President engaged in a series of interactive sessions, including campus tours and informal meet-and-greets. She also took the chance to pay a courtesy visit to the Office of the Mayor of the Municipality of Quezon, Hon. Joselito O. Ayala. They engaged in a productive dialogue about enhancing partnerships between the university and the local government.
The day culminated in a celebratory reception, where students, faculty, and staff had the chance to engage in lively conversations, share ideas, and forge new connections.
WPU-ATBI Joins WHWise Post Women’s Month Activity and National Innovation Day Celebration
Last April 19, 2024, the MIMAROPA Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) Post Women’s Month Activity and National Innovation Day Celebration was held in Palawan State University. This gathering aligns with the Women’s Month Celebration and the significance of National Innovation Day, as outlined in RA 11293, the Philippine Innovation Act. This event serves as a platform to foster public awareness for opportunities and garner national support for innovation, underscoring its vital role in driving societal progress and empowerment, particularly among women entrepreneurs in the MIMAROPA region.
WPU-ATBI was invited to participate in this event and WPU-ATBI Project Leader Dr. Maria Mojena Gonzales-Plasus presented the WPU-ATBI Project, its services and incubation process, resources provided to startups, linkages and collaborations, success stories, and other significant details. Also, in attendance from WPU are Dr. Amabel S. Liao, WPU President and Prof. Arlene L. Avillaanosa, WPU-ATBI Project Staff Level 3.
Courtesy Visit to Culion Municipal Mayor
Selected WPU Officials headed by Dr. Amabel S. Liao paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Ma. Virginia N. De Vera, Municipal Mayor of Culion, Palawan.
Courtesy visit to Busuanga Municipal Mayor
Meeting with DA-ACPC and WPU MPC
Dr. Amabel S. Liao attended the Meeting with DA-ACPC and WPU MPC to discuss possible opportunities on how to help provide WPU alumni with access to financial capital to start their own agricultural production projects or agri-businesses
2024 Palawan Stakeholder’s Congress on Mining and the Environment
Dr. Amabel S. Liao, the esteemed president of our university, participated as one of the discussants on the topic “Impact of Mining on Socio-economic Development.” Her knowledge and insights on the topic greatly enriched the discussion.