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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
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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 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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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