Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being emphasizes the importance of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people of all ages. Western Philippines University supports this goal through initiatives that promote health awareness, disease prevention, safety, and overall well-being among its academic community and partner communities. Through its instruction, research, and extension programs, the university encourages healthy lifestyles, strengthens awareness of public health concerns, and promotes access to relevant health and safety information. It also undertakes activities that address community needs, build preparedness for health and safety risks, and foster environments conducive to physical, mental, and social well-being. By integrating health-related concerns into its academic and community engagement efforts, WPU contributes to building safer, healthier, and more resilient communities. These initiatives align with SDG 3’s objectives of reducing preventable illnesses and deaths, promoting mental health, strengthening health awareness and prevention, and advancing well-being for all.
Our initiatives
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WPU Debuts at QS Asia Ranking 2027, First in MIMAROPA
Western Philippines University (WPU) marks a historic milestone as it enters the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 for the first time, signifying an important step in its pursuit of academic excellence, international recognition, and institutional development. This achievement also brings greater visibility to higher education in Palawan and the MIMAROPA Region. According to the… Read more
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WPU FACULTY MEMBER WINS OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PRESENTER AT 2ND MIMAROPA AYHD SUMMIT
Western Philippines University (WPU) faculty member Mr. Dale C. Caabas of the College of Education (CED) was named Outstanding Research Presenter during the 2nd MIMAROPA Adolescent and Youth Health and Development (AYHD) Regional Summit, held from August 11 to 14, 2026. Caabas received the recognition for his research presentation before regional stakeholders during the four-day… Read more
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WPU College of Education Strengthens Campus Preparedness Through Fire Safety Seminar
The College of Education (CEd) of Western Philippines University (WPU) Main Campus, through its student organization, CEdSO, partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Aborlan Fire Station to conduct a Fire Safety Educational Seminar for students, faculty, and staff on July 16, 2026. The activity strengthened campus preparedness by equipping participants with practical knowledge of… Read more
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WPU Builds Safer, More Resilient University Community Thru Basic Life Support Training
July 14, 2026 – Western Philippines University–Busuanga Campus conducted a three-day Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Workshop for NSTP students in partnership with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Busuanga, Palawan. The training equipped participants with essential emergency response competencies through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),… Read more
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Philippine Red Cross Partners with WPU to Strengthen Humanitarian Education
Western Philippines University and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) – Palawan Chapter formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on July 02, 2026 at WPU Puerto Princesa Campus. The partnership aims to strengthen humanitarian education, volunteerism, and community resilience among WPU students and its communities. Under the agreement, the Philippine… Read more
Policies
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Anti Smoking
WPU upholds Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 17, s. 2009, on the Smoking Prohibition Based on a 100% Smoke-Free Environment Policy. The university promotes a healthy and smoke-free campus by prohibiting smoking within its premises, buildings, and grounds in accordance with applicable regulations. Through this policy, WPU aims to protect the health and well-being…
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Flexible Work Arrangement
WPU adheres to Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 2022, which provides guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements in government agencies. The university supports the implementation of appropriate flexible work options for its faculty and staff to promote work-life balance while ensuring productivity and quality public service. Through these arrangements, WPU aims to foster…
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Persons with Disability (PWDs)
WPU upholds Republic Act No. 7277, also known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, which protects the rights and promotes the inclusion and well-being of persons with disabilities. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities in education, employment, and access to university services while promoting a safe, accessible, and inclusive learning and…