Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals focuses on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development. Western Philippines University advances this goal by building and strengthening partnerships with local and national government agencies, academic institutions, international universities, private organizations, industries, and civil society groups. Through these collaborations, the university facilitates the exchange of knowledge, expertise, technology, and resources to support education, research, innovation, and community development. Its partnerships also create opportunities for joint research, international academic exchanges, faculty and student development, technology transfer, extension services, and capacity-building initiatives. By working with diverse stakeholders, WPU extends the reach and impact of its institutional programs while helping address development challenges in Palawan and beyond. The university further promotes collaboration through participation in academic networks, sustainability initiatives, and international platforms that encourage knowledge sharing and institutional cooperation. These efforts align with SDG 17’s objectives of strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships, promoting international cooperation, facilitating access to knowledge and technology, and mobilizing resources and expertise in support of sustainable development.
Our initiatives
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WPU Empowers Irawan Youth Through “Unlad Kabataan Project”
In line with Article II, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building, the Public Administration Department of the College of Public Administration and Management (CPAM) spearheaded an extension activity titled “Unlad Kabataan Project: Mobilizing Filipino Youth for Civic Action.” The seminar-workshop was held in Barangay… Read more
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WPU Empowers Students, Teachers Through Opportunity-Seeking Workshop
Western Philippines University (WPU) recently conducted a seminar-workshop designed to empower high school students and teachers in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City, held on November 13, 2024, at Irawan National High School. The “Seminar-Workshop on Opportunity Seeking” aimed to equip participants with practical skills in identifying and pursuing viable business opportunities. The activity was part… Read more
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The Western Philippines University Library System: A Regional Hub for Learning and Community Engagement
The Western Philippines University (WPU) Library System serves as a vital hub for research, community engagement, and academic collaboration across Palawan. Beyond offering reference assistance and physical study spaces, WPU’s libraries welcome external researchers, alumni, guests, and community members, functioning as an inclusive learning environment geared toward regional development and lifelong learning. To ensure equitable… Read more
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DTI Turns Over Food Processing Shared Service Facility to WPU
October 19, 2023 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially turned over the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Food Processing to Western Philippines University (WPU) during a ceremony held at the SSF Food Processing Building at WPU Main Campus, Aborlan, Palawan. The SSF, part of DTI’s flagship program, is designed to boost productivity… Read more
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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
