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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 Agricultural, Biosystems Eng’g Students Lead Mangrove Planting to Celebrate ABE Fest 2024
In a meaningful effort to promote environmental conservation, the PSABE-Pre-Professional Group WPU Chapter spearheaded a mangrove planting activity as part of this year’s ABE Fest 2024 celebrations on April 8, 2024. Held with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, staff, and student leaders from the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) program, 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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Mapua University Partners with WPU on D-HIVE 4B Project to Strengthen Palawan’s Health and Disaster Resilience
Western Philippines University (WPU) has joined forces with Mapua University in bringing the “Development of Health Index and Vulnerability Reduction System for Region 4B” (D-HIVE 4B Capital) initiative to Palawan, enhancing health resilience and vulnerability reduction for communities across the MIMAROPA region. As a partner institution for this pivotal research project, WPU plays a critical… Read more
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WPU joins The West Philippines Sea ‘ATIN ITO!’ Mural Painting Competition 2024.
WPU participated in The West Philippine Sea ‘ATIN ITO!’ Mural Painting Competition 2024, held at Holy Trinity University, Puerto Princesa City on September 21-22, 2024. The event was organized by People’s Empowerment Against Crime Elements in Palawan (PEACE-Palawan) together with 6th Civil Relations Group, KADRE Palawan, JCI Kiao, PIGLAS Palawan, NICA IVB, PTF-ELCAC, WESCOM Defense… Read more
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FB Live Coverage of the 2024 Palawan Stakeholder’s Congress on Mining and the Environment.
Dr. Amabel S. Liao, the esteemed President of our university, will be participating as one of the discussants on a topic about the impact of mining on socio-economic development. The speaker for this topic is Director Agustin C. Mendoza, the Regional Director of NEDA MIMAROPA. Director Mendoza is also a member of the WPU Board… Read more