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 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 Empowers Coastal Communities through Research-Based Training on Marine Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan | December 15–16, 2025 In its continuing commitment to marine environmental protection and sustainable coastal development, Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a two-day community extension programme titled “Health and Well-being of Coastal Communities” on December 15–16, 2025, in Barangay Santa Lourdes, Puerto… Read more
