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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Selected Students from Western Philippines University Participated in the Youth Volunteer Formation Course (YVFC)
A total of 80 students from Western Philippines University participated in the Youth Volunteer Formation Cource (YVFC) conducted by the Philippine Red Cross Youth – Palawan Chapter on April 6-7, 2024 at the WPU Training Center, Aborlan, Palawan. This course is one of the requirements for all youth volunteers to become a full-fledged Red Cross… Read more
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Wow, Lato!
Our researchers from the Global CFaH Project went to Rizal, Magsaysay, and other villages in the Cuyo archipelago to expand our understanding of their diet, nutrition, health, and community food production. WPU is part of the international collaborative research project conducted in the Philippines, Fiji, and the Caribbean to provide an understanding of the nuances… Read more
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The Capacity Building on Drug Abuse Prevention Program
This is a collaborative effort bringing together the Western Philippines University, the Supreme Student Council, Student Welfare and Services, OSAS along with other Non and Government agencies , PADAC-PDEA, Municipality of Aborlan ADAC-PNP, the Palawan Commission on Human Rights Education, Ospital ng Palawan, and various College Organizations. Read more
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WPU Advances Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation Through Approved LUDIP
Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforces its environmental sustainability commitment. This is realized after the WPU Board of Regents approved the university’s Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) in a resolution titled “Approving the LUDIP of Western Philippines University.” The plan provides a framework for the responsible utilization, development, and management of university lands, supporting… Read more
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WPU Social Work Students Hold Seminar on Reproductive Health and Family Planning in Barangay Sicsican
Third-year Social Work students from Western Philippines University–Puerto Princesa Campus brought their learning beyond the classroom through a seminar on Reproductive Health and Family Planning held in Barangay Sicsican, Puerto Princesa City. The activity was part of their course Social Work Community Education and Training under the College of Arts and Sciences. The seminar was… Read more
Policies
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Non-Discrimination Against Women
WPU upholds Republic Act No. 9710, also known as the Magna Carta of Women, which promotes gender equality and protects women’s rights within the university. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and student services while taking appropriate measures to prevent discrimination and harassment. WPU also supports accessible reporting and…
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Paternity Leave
WPU complies with Republic Act No. 8187, also known as the Paternity Leave Act of 1996, which grants seven (7) days of paternity leave with full pay to eligible married male employees for the first four (4) deliveries of their legitimate spouse with whom they are cohabiting. The university upholds this policy by ensuring that…
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Maternity Leave
WPU complies with Republic Act No. 11210, or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, which grants eligible female employees 105 days of paid maternity leave, with the option to extend for an additional 30 days without pay. Solo mothers are also entitled to an additional 15 days of paid maternity leave, subject to the law’s provisions.…