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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Supporting Employee Well-Being Through Health Services and Wellness Programs
Western Philippines University promotes employee well-being through initiatives that support the physical, mental, and social health of its faculty and staff. The university infirmary is accessible to individuals seeking health assistance, including those who need mental health support. For serious cases requiring specialized care, referrals may be made to appropriate health professionals or facilities. This… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Water Stewardship Through Sustainable Water Management Initiatives
Western Philippines University continues to promote environmental sustainability through water management initiatives that support the responsible use and protection of water resources. By integrating water conservation, rainwater harvesting, water treatment, and efficient irrigation into campus operations, the university contributes to safeguarding natural resources and supporting the health of surrounding ecosystems. One of the university’s initiatives… Read more
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WPU’s Kaén Tami Expands Access to Free Meals, Supports Student Food Security
Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to address student food insecurity through Kaén Tami – Kada Lunes et Kadedelman (Let’s Eat – Every Monday Morning), a feeding initiative that provides free, nutritious meals to students while helping ease their daily food expenses. Launched on August 12, 2024, the program responded to concerns that some students skip… Read more
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WPU Launches Balai it Wa’wa Child-Minding Center
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐏𝐔! 🏠👪🧸 Because learning and caring don’t have to stop when duty calls — the WPU Balai it Wa’wa Child-Minding Center officially opens today, October 6, 2025, to lend a loving hand to our faculty, staff, and students. “Balai it Wawa,” which translates to “Home for… Read more
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WPU Hosts LARO Competition Day to Celebrate PH Civil Service Month 2025
Western Philippines University employees traded desks for the gym and the open field as the university launched its LARO Competition Day on September 29, 2025, at the WPU Main Campus in Aborlan, Palawan. The activity was part of WPU’s homegrown initiatives in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Month, guided by the theme “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal,… 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…