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WPU Establishes RIDE Office to Strengthen Inclusive Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension
Western Philippines University (WPU) has officially established the Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Office, marking another milestone in its commitment to advancing knowledge creation, innovation, and inclusive community development. The creation of the RIDE Office underscores WPU’s vision of becoming a leading university in research-driven education that directly benefits the people of Palawan and Read more
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WPU Empowers Irawan Youth Through “Unlad Kabataan Project”
In line with Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building, the Public Administration Department of the College of Public Administration and Management (CPAM) spearheaded an extension activity titled “Unlad Kabataan Project: Mobilizing Filipino Youth for Civic Action.” The seminar-workshop was held in Barangay Read more
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WPU Empowers Students, Teachers Through Opportunity-Seeking Workshop
Western Philippines University (WPU) recently conducted a seminar-workshop designed to empower high school students and teachers in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, held on November 13, 2024, at Irawan National High School. The “Seminar-Workshop on Opportunity Seeking” aimed to equip participants with practical skills in identifying and pursuing viable business opportunities. The activity was part Read more
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DTI Turns Over Food Processing Shared Service Facility to WPU
October 19, 2023 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially turned over the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Food Processing to Western Philippines University (WPU) during a ceremony held at the SSF Food Processing Building at WPU Main Campus, Aborlan, Palawan. The SSF, part of DTI’s flagship program, is designed to boost productivity Read more
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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 Supports “Kalayaan Handog ng Kalikasan” Exhibit, Reinforces Mission for Sustainable Development
Western Philippines University (WPU) underscored its commitment to sustainability and community engagement by showing its support during the opening of the “Kalayaan Handog ng Kalikasan” exhibit on August 23, 2023, at SM City Puerto Princesa. The event, hosted by the Kalayaan municipal government, provided a unique opportunity to deepen public awareness about the ecological and 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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Western Philippines University joins DOST-MIMAROPA for Palawan’s Blue Economy, Mariculture Potential Development
A collaborative initiative to expand Palawan’s “blue economy” was held in Puerto Princesa City on October 12, 2023, gathering experts and representatives from local government units, academia, and the private sector. The consultation workshop, organized by the MIMAROPA Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA’s Provincial 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
