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.
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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