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Palawan town ties up with WPU for Sustainable Aquaculture and River Systems Conservation
In a landmark step towards environmental conservation and sustainable resource management, the Municipality of Dumaran, Palawan has tapped the Western Philippines University (WPU) in the implementation of the recently approved Ordinance No. 2023-1010. The ordinance officially declares the Ilian River and other river systems in the town, along with the Macrobrachium shrimp population, as protected Read more
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#GlobalGoals2030 | WPU Integrates Sustainability Education and Action to Tackle Local and Global Challenges
As part of its commitment toward achieving the #GlobalGoals2030, Western Philippines University (WPU) has made sustainability education a core part of its curriculum across all programs, equipping students with knowledge of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With instructors integrating SDG-focused discussions and lectures in the class, students are made familiar with the Read more
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WPU Joins Trailblazer Program in Mechatronics and Robotics to Empower Palawan Youth
To empower the Palawan youth, the Western Philippines University enters a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DEPED-Palawan, DOST-MIMAROPA, KHALSA AID, and Champion Youth Philippines to introduce a pioneering program in mechatronics, robotics, and 21st-century leadership skills at Apurawan National High School on October 18, 2023. The ceremonial MOU signing, which was a part of a Read more
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WPU Co-hosts AGRI-TALK 2023: Empowering Students with Hands-On Training in Modern Agriculture
The “AGRI-TALK 2023” held from October 26-27, 2023 at WPU-Main in Aborlan, unified students, faculty, and industry leaders in an immersive experience designed to introduce modern agricultural technology to aspiring professionals. This year’s event, “Kubota-Saka Agritalk 2023: Tractor, Combine Harvester, and Transplanter Training,” was organized in partnership with Agri Component Corporation, Kubota Philippines, and the Read more
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WPU-ABE, RTN Mining Corp Empowers Local Communities with New Coconut Husk Processing Technology
In a recent breakthrough for environmental sustainability and community empowerment, Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTN), in partnership with Western Philippines University’s Department of Agricultural Biosystems Engineering, successfully produced its first “coconet” and “cocolog” using newly acquired production equipment developed by the university. These eco-friendly materials, crafted from locally sourced coconut husk, represent an innovative Read more
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WPU Kicks Off 4th Int’l Confab on the West Philippine Sea with Global Insights on Sustainability and Inclusive Growth
The 4th International Conference on the West Philippine Sea, a highly anticipated biennial event organized by Western Philippines University (WPU) in collaboration with its distinguished partners, opened to enthusiastic participation from researchers and practitioners around the globe from August 24-25, 2023 held at Puerto Princessa, Palawan. This year’s theme, “Nurturing People and Environment, Strengthening Governance Read more
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WPU-CAFES, DAR-Palawan Lead Planning Workshop for Aborlan Coop
The WPU College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), through its Agribusiness Department, conducted a Training-Workshop on “Drafting and Developing a Strategic Development Plan” for the Aborlan Food Processors Agriculture Cooperative (AFPAC). The event was in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)–Palawan under CAFES-Agribusiness’ Resource-based Enterprise Development (RED) Extension Program. The activity Read more
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DOST-MIMAROPA and Western Philippines University Conduct Drone Mapping Training for Agriculture
To strengthen the use of science and technology in local agricultural planning, the Department of Science and Technology–MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), in partnership with the Western Philippines University (WPU), conducted a Drone Mapping Training for Agricultural Applications from September 3–5, 2024, in Dumaran, Palawan. The activity forms part of the Innovation, Science and Technology for Accelerating Regional Read more
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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
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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
