Western Philippines University

The University began as the Aborlan Farm Settlement School for the Tagbanuas (an indigenous cultural community of Palawan) in 1910. It became the Aborlan Agricultural High School in 1928, and the Palawan Regional Agricultural School in 1960. It was renamed Palawan National School in 1962, and became the Palawan National Agricultural College. Its name was again changed to State Polytechnic College of Palawan in 1995 by virtue of R.A. 8012 , and in 2004 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the R.A. 9260 converting it to Western Philippines University.

Vision
The Western Philippines University (WPU) will be recognized internationally as a knowledge center for sustainable resource development and management.

Mission
The Western Philippines University commits itself to develop quality human resource and technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research, extension and production activities.

Objectives
• To attain academic excellence and distinction for WPU as a major university in Region IV and BIMP-EAGA region
• To make higher education more accessible
• To increase efficiency and effectiveness of University’s programs and operational systems
• To strengthen research, invention, creative and extension output and develop and implement resource generation strategies
• To manifest strong commitment to rural development and environment
• To modernize the University

Curricular Offerings

Graduate School
PhD in Educational Administration
PhD in Rural Development
MS in Marine Biology
MS in Rural Development
MS in Extension Systems Management
MS in Agronomy
MS in Horticulture
MS in Agricultural Education
Master in Public Administration
Master in Educational Management
Certificate in Extension Systems Management

Baccalaureate Courses
BS in Agricultural Engineering
BS in Civil Engineering "(Ladderized)"
BS in Electrical Engineering "(Ladderized)"
BS in Mechanical Engineering "(Ladderized)"
BS in Aquatic Biology
BS in Agriculture
BS in Agricultural Business
BS in Business Administration (Major in Management)
BS in Criminology
BS in Entrepreneurship (BS Commerce major in Entrepreneurship)
BS in Environmental Management
BS in Fisheries
BS in Forestry
BS in Home Economics
BS in Hospitality Management "(new name for BSHRM)"
BS in Public Administration
BS in Rural Development Management
BS in Social Work
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology "(Ladderized)"
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Diploma in Electronic Communication Technology
Diploma in Agricultural Technology
Diploma in Food Technology
Diploma in Fishery Technology
Certificate in Forest Ranger
Automotive/ Diesel Mechanic Course
Machine Shop Technician Course
Certificate in Agricultural Entrepreneurship (Saka)
Certificate in Swine Production and Management
Certificate in Poultry Production and Management
Seafarer’s Certificate
Computer Literacy Training Program

Laboratory High School
Agricultural Science High School

Laboratory Elementary School
Grades I to VI

Pre-School
Kinder I and II

Branches and Campuses
• Main Campus in San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan
• Puerto Princesa Campus in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City
• Culion Campus in Jardin, Culion, Palawan
• Busuanga Campus in Salvacion, Busuanga Palawan
• El Nido Campus in Villa Libertad, El Nido Palawan
• Quezon Campus in Poblacion, Quezon, Palawan
• Rio Tuba Extension School in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan

AWARDS & CITATIONS
1. The Western Philippines University has seven campuses and three technology resource centers all over the province. It is the Center of Excellence in Fisheries in Region IV, Center for Information Communication and Technology in Region IV-B, and the Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center of the Department of Foreign Affairs in the province.
2. The university is awarded Center of Excellence in Fisheries in Region IV by the Commission on Higher Education from 1999 to present.

3. WPU is also the Affiliated Non-Conventional Energy Center (ANEC) of the Department of Energy in Palawan. This special project is nominated for the 2006 Green Energy Awards sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) & Capacity Building to Remove Barriers in Renewable Energy Development (CBRED) Project.

4. The university ranks second to UPLB among 81 HEIs in the CHED Zonal Research Survey for Regions IV and V in terms of Research Management Information System (RMIS) Productivity from 1999-2005.

5. WPU has developed 32 product lines from cashew and one of the initiators of the roasted cashew whole nut industry in Palawan. Recently, it is nominated by the Southern Tagalog Regional Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC) to be the Center of Excellence for Cashew Research and Development.

6. It has invented eight agricultural machinery utility models, namely: motor-driven banana chipper, mechanized peanut sheller, village-type coco coir decorticator, cashew sheller, mechanized paddy gatherer, cassava puller, cassava chipper, and multi-purpose drier.

7. As an advocate of sustainable resource development and management, WPU has always been in the forefront for environmental concerns and serves as a partner of various line agencies and non-government organizations for research and extension undertakings. WPU is seriously undertaking the expansion of its curricular offerings, land reservation holdings, other programs and projects and modernizing its facilities to serve better the poor but deserving bright students of Palawan, the region and the country.

8. No. 18 in the top 50 performing institutions in the Philippines in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (2000-2002).

9. Tops the institutions with 10-20 examinees and ranks 3rd in the whole country in the 2003 Licensure Examination for Foresters.

10. Lead agency in Cashew and Cocozone Development Program in Palawan.

11. Provincial Center for Human Rights Education.

KEY OFFICIALS

DR. CONCEPTO B. MAGAY
"President" PROF. ROSALIE S. NOSTRATIS
Vice President for Academic Affairs PROF. JASON P. PENEYRA
Vice President for Administration DR. ELSA P. MANARPAAC
Vice President for Research & Extension DR. BENJAMIN J. GONZALES
WPU PPC Campus, Chief Executive Officer DR. NOEL L. GAURAN
Dean, Graduate School PROF. JUDITH B. MADARCOS
Dean, College of Agriculture DR. JULIE HOPE P. EVINA
Dean, College of Education DR. SUSAN M. GAURAN
Dean, College of Community Development PROF. MIRRIAM P. BANLAWE
Dean, College of Engineering, Architecture &Technology PROF. LILY R. OCAPAN
Dean, College of Arts, Forestry and Environmental Sciences DR. LOURDES S. ARCILLA
Dean, College of Business, Economics& Management PROF. BIENVENIDO E. DESAMITO
Dean, External Campuses DR. LOTA A. CREENCIA
Dean, College of Fisheries, Maritime and Technology MRS. ARLENE L. AVILLANOSA
Dean, College of Arts, Science and Technology PROF. NILO V. BANLAWE
Director, Computer Training Institute PROF. RUTH J. KUTAT
Dean of Student Services PROF. EFREN A. SITCHARON
University Registrar

ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Western Philippines University"(Main Campus)"
Aborlan, Palawan
5302 Philippines
Phone: [phone] to 73
Cellphone: [phone]
Website: www.wpu.edu.ph
Email: [e-mail]

"WPU Puerto Princesa Campus"
Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City
5300 Philippines
Telefax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]-4480

"WPU Liaison Office"
Dian Cor. Diesel Streets, Palanan, Makati City
Phone: [phone]