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 Advances Sustainable Rice Farming Through Seed Production and Certification Training in Palawan
ABORLAN, PALAWAN — Western Philippines University (WPU) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and community development by supporting the five-day Basic Training on Inbred Seed Production and Seed Grower Certification, held on July 21–25, 2025, at the WPU Main Campus Training Center in Aborlan, Palawan. The training brought together agricultural practitioners and aspiring seed growers… Read more
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From Hatchery to Reef: WPU and Malampaya Foundation Advance Giant Clam Conservation and Marine Biodiversity Restoration in Palawan
Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to contribute to marine biodiversity conservation through its long-standing partnership with Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI) under the String of Pearls Project, a collaborative conservation initiative dedicated to restoring threatened marine species and supporting the ecological rehabilitation of marine protected areas in Palawan. The project… Read more
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WPU Ranks 2nd in MIMAROPA in 2025 THE Impact Rankings
Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to strengthen its role in sustainable development, securing the 2nd spot in the MIMAROPA region in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. This year, the university expanded its participation from four to eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting its growing commitment to addressing global and local challenges through… Read more
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WPU Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan
Western Philippines University took part in the 3rd Synchronized Pista ng Kalikasan Tree Planting Program on June 20, 2025, at Sitio Talakaigan, Cabigaan, Aborlan, Palawan. Themed “Panumbalikin ang Kagubatan: Kalikasan, Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan”, the event brought together local stakeholders in a shared effort to restore degraded forest areas. Faculty from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry… Read more
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WPU CET brings clean water to the Tau’t Bato tribe
Faculty members and students from WPU College of Engineering and Technology showcase the innovative water filtration system during an extension activity at Signapan Valley. Ransang, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Palawan on April 21, 2025. Some faculty members and students of the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) – Civil Engineering Department (CED) of Western Philippines… Read more
