• Training on Meat Processing Using Free-Range Paraoakan and Native Chicken Conducted by WPU Home Economics Department in Collaboration with The Paraoakan Project

    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

  • 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

  • WPU Launches “FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday” to Promote Health and Wellness

    WPU Launches “FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday” to Promote Health and Wellness

    Western Philippines University has officially launched FriPlay: Free Play Every Friday, a new wellness initiative encouraging all faculty, staff, and students to stay active and embrace a healthy lifestyle. The program is in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Memorandum Circular No. 38, s. 1992, also known as The Great Filipino Workout, and its reiteration Read more

  • WPU Revitalizes SAKA into an Agritourism and Sustainability Learning Space

    WPU Revitalizes SAKA into an Agritourism and Sustainability Learning Space

    The Sanayan sa Kakayahang Agrikultural (SAKA), or Agricultural Skills Training Center, is a long-standing initiative of Western Philippines University that serves as a hands-on training ground for students and farmers. Established to enhance agricultural education and practical learning, SAKA provides opportunities for skill-building in crop production, livestock management, and other areas of sustainable farming. It Read more

  • WPU-ATBI leads Livelihood Training on Aquaculture and Agri-Natural Farming

    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

  • WPU President to Join Discussion on Mining and Socio-Economic Development

    WPU President to Join Discussion on Mining and Socio-Economic Development

    Dr. Amabel S. Liao, President of Western Philippines University, is set to take part as one of the discussants in a session focusing on the impact of mining on socio-economic development. The discussion will be led by Director Agustin C. Mendoza, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) MIMAROPA and a member Read more

  • WPU Social Work Students Hold Seminar on Reproductive Health and Family Planning in Barangay Sicsican

    Third-year Social Work students from Western Philippines University–Puerto Princesa Campus brought their learning beyond the classroom through a seminar on Reproductive Health and Family Planning held in Barangay Sicsican, Puerto Princesa City. The activity was part of their course Social Work Community Education and Training under the College of Arts and Sciences. The seminar was Read more