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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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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
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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
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WPU-ATBI Experts Participated in the Training-Workshop on Aquaculture for Livelihood Development at WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus
The WPU-ATBI Team comprised of Dr. Maria Mojena G. Plasus, Ms. Arlene L. Avillanosa, Ms. Maria Cristina C. Rosero, and Ms. Elleonor P. Abatay, provided lectures on Milkfish, Fresh Prawns, Oyster, and Mud Crab Culturing during the two-day Training-Workshop on Potential Livelihood Programs organized by the Tactical Operations Wing West (TOW West), in partnership with… Read more
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Dr. Creencia Represents WPU at National Seaweed Stakeholders Consultation
Dr. Lota A. Creencia from the College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences represented the University at the National Seaweed Stakeholders Consultation on the Implementation of the Philippine Seaweed Industry Roadmap (2022-2026) held on July 9-10, 2024, in Quezon City. Read more
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A Forward Planning Approach: Anticipating Tomorrow’s Success
We were delighted to welcome Mr. Jack Wu, a potential investor in ULANG farming, to our humble hatchery! Mr. Wu, a visitor of WPU-ATBI, expressed interest in Ulang farming as Prof. Arlene Avillanosa, Project Leader of the GeM-PHIL project, and Dr. Maria Mojena Plasus, Project Leader of WPU-ATBI, oriented Mr. Wu about WPU hatchery and… Read more
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Wow, Lato!
Our researchers from the Global CFaH Project went to Rizal, Magsaysay, and other villages in the Cuyo archipelago to expand our understanding of their diet, nutrition, health, and community food production. WPU is part of the international collaborative research project conducted in the Philippines, Fiji, and the Caribbean to provide an understanding of the nuances… Read more