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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Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Culmination Celebrates Research Excellence and Community Impact
What began as a vision to strengthen food systems, nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability in small island communities has grown into a powerful story of collaboration, innovation, and community transformation. The Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Project Culmination, on June 19-21 2026, brought together researchers, university leaders, development partners, and community stakeholders to reflect on the project’s… Read more
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Empowering Student Leaders: WPU Strengthens Peer Support Network
The WPU Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC) conducted a Peer Facilitator Training Workshop, equipping students with essential leadership skills to support peers in mental health, academics, and student life. Held as part of the university’s continuing student support initiatives, the activity reflects WPU’s commitment to making a difference within the campus community. This initiative… Read more
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WPU Team Showcases PANACEA Project Gains at Culminating Meeting in Malaysia
Three faculty members and two project staff attended the PANACEA (Participatory Approaches for Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Empowering Southeast Asian Coastal Communities) Project’s final meeting in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Feb 9-13, 2026. The Project is funded by the British Academy, led by the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur) and collaborating… Read more
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WPU Global CFaH Project Wraps Up Academic Development Workshop in San Rafael Community
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) concluded its Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) on January 22 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Princesa City. The final day featured team presentations among project implementers as they showcased their… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Community Food Systems Through NIHR Global CFaH Initiative
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the Palawan National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research (GHR) hosted the Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) project from January 19–22, 2026 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto… 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.…