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 College of Education Strengthens Campus Preparedness Through Fire Safety Seminar
The College of Education (CEd) of Western Philippines University (WPU) Main Campus, through its student organization, CEdSO, partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Aborlan Fire Station to conduct a Fire Safety Educational Seminar for students, faculty, and staff on July 16, 2026. The activity strengthened campus preparedness by equipping participants with practical knowledge of… Read more
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WPU Goes to Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Western Philippines University proudly participates in the 10th International Forestry Summer Course hosted by the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Representing WPU are Mr. Reagan Venturillo, a faculty member from the College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, and Ms. Charity Grace Moreno, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management student. This… Read more
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WPU Builds Safer, More Resilient University Community Thru Basic Life Support Training
July 14, 2026 – Western Philippines University–Busuanga Campus conducted a three-day Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Workshop for NSTP students in partnership with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Busuanga, Palawan. The training equipped participants with essential emergency response competencies through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),… Read more
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WPU NCBREED Project Strengthens Sustainable Aquaculture Technologies Through Knowledge, Tech Transfer
The Native Catfish Breeding and Enhancement for Economic Development (NCBREED) Project of Western Philippines University (WPU) shared technical knowledge on native catfish and tilapia production during a freshwater aquaculture training on July 10, 2026, at FarmTeach Inc., Puerto Princesa. The activity, conducted at the request of potential project partner FarmTeach Inc., combined technical learning with… Read more
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WPU Student Org Joins Coastal Restoration, Volunteerism Efforts in Palawan
Western Philippines University, through the Forestry and Environmental Management Students Association (FEMSA), joined Project PAMANA, a mangrove outplanting initiative on July 04, 2026 at Barangay Ramon Magsaysay and Barangay Apo-aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan. The activity, organized by Palawan Katutubo Mission Inc., brought together the Municipality of Aborlan, barangay local government units, the Philippine Coast Guard, Palawan… Read more
