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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No ID / No Entry Policy
Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to strengthen campus security through the implementation of its No ID, No Entry Policy. The policy requires students, employees, and authorized stakeholders to present their valid identification cards before entering the university premises. This measure ensures proper identification of individuals on campus and helps maintain a safe and secure environment… Read more
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When the Sea Turns Red: WPU Helps Community Learn to Fight Back
TAYTAY, PALAWAN – The College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS) of Western Philippines University successfully conducted a community seminar-workshop on managing and preventing Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Barangay Pancol on June 28, 2024, reaching 40 adult participants from the fishing community. The event, held under the “Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management” extension program… Read more
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Stakeholders Unite at WPU for Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea
Leaders and representatives from national and local government units, academic institutions, and non-government organizations converged at Western Philippines University (WPU), Puerto Princesa City, on May 2–3, 2024, for the Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) — themed “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas.” The event served as a… Read more
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WPU and Partners Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring
Western Philippines University (WPU), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI), Palawan State University (PSU), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the City Agriculture Office of Puerto Princesa, has successfully launched a state-of-the-art floating laboratory on May 15, 2024 as part of the Harmful Algal Bloom… Read more
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National Seminar Workshop and Training Program on Drug Abuse Prevention and Education
Selected Students Participated in the National Seminar Workshop and Training Program on Drug Abuse Prevention and Education at Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City from April 26-28, 2024. Student attendees including Ms. Clyrevie Mae A. Gavilaga, Student Regent, were accompanied by Engr. Ryan A. Limco, Director, Student Development and Services Office. Congratulations to our participants… 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…