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Training on Meat Processing Using Free-Range Paraoakan and Native Chicken Conducted by WPU Home Economics Department in Collaboration with The Paraoakan Project
FRIDAY October 11, 2024 – The department of Home Economics with their partner cooperatives namely the Aborlan Rainbow Marketing Cooperative (ARMC) and RICs from various barangays conducted a farm tour in WPU SAKA, followed by a training on meat processing using free-range paraoakan and native chicken. The Paraoakan (or Pawakan) is a breed native to 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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WPU-ATBI leads Livelihood Training on Aquaculture and Agri-Natural Farming
The Western Philippines University – Agribusiness Technology and Business Incubation (WPU-ATBI) Team joined forces with the Tactical Operations Wing West (TOW West) and the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) Palawan Satellite Office to conduct a two-day Training-Workshop on Potential Livelihood Programs on August 1–2, 2024, at the WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus. 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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Stakeholders Unite at WPU for Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea
Leaders and representatives from national and local government units, academic institutions, and non-government organizations converged at Western Philippines University (WPU), Puerto Princesa City, on May 2–3, 2024, for the Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) — themed “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas.” The event served as a 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
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project titled, Development of Sustainable Breeding and Production System for Paraoakan Native Chicken in Palawan by the DOST-PCAARRD Livestock and Research Division Team
The activity started with a courtesy visit from the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the DOST-PCAARRD Livestock and Research Division, led by Dr. Synan S. Baguio and Ms. Marites R. Dayo, to the University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao. Dr. Rogelio Lopez, the project leader, and his team joined them during the visit. The PSU Read more
