• WPU Kicks Off 4th Int’l Confab on the West Philippine Sea with Global Insights on Sustainability and Inclusive Growth

    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

  • Western Philippines University Champions Sustainable Solutions at West Philippine Sea Summit

    Western Philippines University Champions Sustainable Solutions at West Philippine Sea Summit

    Pasay City — As the West Philippine Sea’s waters face rising challenges, a historic conference convened leaders from various sectors to address urgent environmental and socioeconomic issues confronting this crucial marine area. The Western Philippines University-Institute of Environmental Governance (WPU-IEG) was a key participant in the “Local and National Response: Life and Livelihood, A Multi-Sectoral Read more

  • WPU To Lead Key Summit to Protect West Philippine Seascape Amid Growing Threats to Marine Resources

    WPU To Lead Key Summit to Protect West Philippine Seascape Amid Growing Threats to Marine Resources

    As the interim secretariat, Western Philippines University (WPU) will play a pivotal role in the first-ever summit dedicated to the protection of the West Philippine Seascape (WPS) from March 1-3, 2023 in Puerto Princesa City. This summit, themed “Para sa Buhay at Kabuhayan (For Life and Livelihood): Harnessing the Voice of the CSOs to Protect Read more

  • WPU engages in MIMAROPA’s Cross-Sectoral Dialogue for Sustainable Regional Development

    WPU engages in MIMAROPA’s Cross-Sectoral Dialogue for Sustainable Regional Development

    In a continued effort to advance development across the MIMAROPA region, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIMAROPA through the MIMAROPA Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) hosted the “LGU-Industry-Academe Consultation Workshop” at Orchids Garden Suites in Malate, Manila, from February 8-9, 2023. This gathering aimed to foster collaboration among government agencies, academic Read more

  • WPU-CAFES, DAR-Palawan Lead Planning Workshop for Aborlan Coop

    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

  • DOST-MIMAROPA and Western Philippines University Conduct Drone Mapping Training for Agriculture

    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

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

    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

  • The Western Philippines University joins the Nation in celebration of the World Population Day!

    The Western Philippines University joins the Nation in celebration of the World Population Day!

    The global theme of this observance is “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All” The theme encourages countries to respond by dicing deeper into data and ensuring efficient data collection and analysis, to create more inclusive and resilient societies and systems. Read more

  • When the Sea Turns Red: WPU Helps Community Learn to Fight Back

    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

  • WPU and Partners Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring

    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