• Fostering Global Citizenship in MIMAROPA: Western Philippines University Collaborates with CHED MIMAROPA to Enhance Internationalization and Innovation in Higher Education

    Western Philippines University (WPU) is making strides in expanding its global footprint! Recognized in THE Impact Rankings, WPU has joined forces with CHED MIMAROPA for an orientation and mentoring session dedicated to advancing Internationalization and Global Citizenship Education. This event, facilitated by CHED MIMAROPA, aimed to bolster WPU’s strategies in sustainability and innovation, underscoring its… Read more

  • WPU BSHM Student Recognized as One of Puerto Princesa’s Outstanding Tourism Students

    In celebration of Tourism Month, the Tourism Agencies and Allied Stakeholders Association of Puerto Princesa (TAASAPPP) and the City Tourism Department awarded the Ten Outstanding Tourism Students of Puerto Princesa City. This award honors students in Tourism and Hospitality Management for their academic excellence, leadership, community service, and contributions to the tourism sector. Among the… Read more

  • WPU Celebrates Outstanding Social Work Licensure Exam Results

    We are thrilled to announce the official results of the recent Licensure Exam for Social Workers! WPU Main Campus achieved a remarkable 75% passing rate, while the PPC Campus excelled with an impressive 82.99%, with the national passing rate of 64.49%. Congratulations to all candidates on this significant milestone in your professional journey. Keep striving… Read more

  • WPU joins The West Philippines Sea ‘ATIN ITO!’ Mural Painting Competition 2024.

    WPU participated in The West Philippine Sea ‘ATIN ITO!’ Mural Painting Competition 2024, held at Holy Trinity University, Puerto Princesa City on September 21-22, 2024. The event was organized by People’s Empowerment Against Crime Elements in Palawan (PEACE-Palawan) together with 6th Civil Relations Group, KADRE Palawan, JCI Kiao, PIGLAS Palawan, NICA IVB, PTF-ELCAC, WESCOM Defense… Read more

  • Dr. Plasus Represents WPU at UNIIC Demo Day 2024 in Indonesia

    The UNIIC Demo Day 2024 brings together innovative startups and industry leaders this September 17-20, in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. Representing WPU, Dr. Maria Mojena G. Plasus, Professor of the College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences is a key participant, contributing valuable insights and fostering connections throughout the event. Over the course of four days,… Read more

  • WPU Attends Pre-Plenary Hearing to Outline FY 2025 Budget for State Universities

    The Western Philippines University team, led by President Dr. Amabel S. Liao, participated in the pre-plenary hearing conducted by the House Committee on Appropriations earlier today, September 17 at Nograles Hall, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. This was in preparation for the plenary budget deliberation to be conducted tomorrow at the Plenary Session Hall of… Read more

  • WPU Launches Two-Day Seminar on Futures Thinking

    The Western Philippines University (WPU) has commenced a two-day Futures Thinking Seminar-Workshop today, August 27, at the AV Hall, Puerto Princesa City Campus. This initiative aims to equip WPU leaders and innovators with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of the future, not only within the education sector but also across various emerging fields.… Read more

  • The Palawan Scientist Journal is now Indexed in Scilit

    Congratulations to the Western Philippines University, The Palawan Scientist Editorial Team, and to all contributors for another significant achievement we have attained in pursuit of excellence and wider reach. The Palawan Scientist is now on Scilit, a platform for Joint Scientific Literature Discovery, Summarization, and Citation Generation. We continue to strive for quality, reliable, and… Read more

  • Celebrating Excellence: Engr. Ivane Anne P. Banlawe and WPU Faculty Shine at the 8th Philippine Women Engineers’ and Scientists Summit

    Engr. Banlawe delivered an inspiring talk on fostering immersion, enrichment, and a creative environment for young girls to explore science and engineering—fields traditionally considered masculine. Your insights are paving the way for a more inclusive future. Together with Engr. Banlawe in this summit are the equally brilliant women faculty of the WPU College of Engineering… Read more

  • Western Philippines University and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology Institute Alliance Toward Academic Excellence

    In a move set to strengthen academic and research collaborations, Western Philippines University (WPU) and National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) inked their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) yesterday, August 19, at the AV Hall of WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus. The… Read more