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Provincial and Municipal Stakeholders Participate in WPU EMERGE-IP Planning Workshops in Palawan
The Enhancing Marine Environmental Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE-IP) project successfully conducted its Provincial Planning Workshop on April 7–8, 2026 at Bambu Suites, Puerto Princesa City, followed by Municipal Planning Workshops in San Vicente (April 13–14, 2026) and Taytay (April 15–16, 2026). These workshops were organized in collaboration with the Marine Environment Read more
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WPU EMERGE-IP Researchers Conduct Ecological Surveys in Palawan
The Enhancing Marine Environmental Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE-IP) project successfully conducted its ecological fieldwork in collaboration with the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF). The first leg of the fieldwork was conducted from April 13 to 27, 2026 in San Vicente, while the second leg followed from April 30 to May Read more
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WPU Excels at World Pangolin Day 2026
Western Philippines University emerged as one of the standout performers in the World Pangolin Day Celebration Competition, clinching top awards across multiple categories and showcasing both academic excellence and creative advocacy for wildlife conservation. WPU participants with coaches Mr. Jonah Joy Aquino and Ms. Lyca Sandrea Castro In the Quiz Bee, WPU bagged the Championship title through the team of Read more
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WPU Joins DBM MIMAROPA Regional Budget Forum for FY 2027 Preparation
Western Philippines University (WPU) participated in the recently concluded DBM MIMAROPA Regional Budget Forum for the FY 2027 National Budget, held on February 5, 2026. Pursuant to DBM National Budget Memorandum No. 1561, the forum, led by DBM MIMAROPA Regional Director Ricky Sanchez, guided participating State Universities and Colleges on updated budget preparation guidelines, forms, and reporting requirements Read more
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WPU Global CFaH Project Wraps Up Academic Development Workshop in San Rafael Community
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) concluded its Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) on January 22 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Princesa City. The final day featured team presentations among project implementers as they showcased their Read more
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WPU Strengthens Community Food Systems Through NIHR Global CFaH Initiative
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the Palawan National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research (GHR) hosted the Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) project from January 19–22, 2026 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Read more
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WPU VPs and Researchers Take Center Stage at the 1st PhiTon Congress and 6th AMSEM
Western Philippines University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lita B. Sopsop, earned the Best Natural Science Study (Oral Presentation) award for her research titled “Economic Value of the Mangrove Ecosystem in So. Marikit, Brgy. San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines,” presented during the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and the 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animal and Snake Envenoming/Poisoning Management (AMSEM) held Read more
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Western Philippines University hosts the 6th TBTI Philippines Executive Meeting
Western Philippines University hosted the 6th Too Big To Ignore (TBTI) Philippines Executive Meeting at the Audio-Visual Hall of WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus on November 20. The meeting gathered university presidents, chancellors, and key officials from 38 institutions nationwide, all committed to advancing the welfare and sustainability of the country’s small-scale fisheries sector. TBTI Read more
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𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
The newly elected officers of the Western Philippines University Federation of Supreme Student Councils (WPU FSSC), led by Mark Rainer B. Jayme of Aborlan Main Campus, formally took their oath of office this week, signaling the start of a new term focused on strengthening student leadership and representation across all WPU campuses. Administered by University President Read more
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WPU Signs Major International MOUs to Support Social Work Education
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur — Mr. Ardie Pinzon, Social Work Department Chair, represented Western Philippines University in the recently concluded International Conference – 77th PASWI National Convention held on October 21–24, 2025. On October 22, he presented the Professional Development Exchange Program between the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) and the Social Work Read more
