Western Philippines University

Western Philippines University

Established	1910
President	Dr. Elsa Palao-Manarpaac
Location	Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines 9°26′25″N 118°33′30″E / 9.44028°N 118.55833°E / 9.44028; 118.55833Coordinates: 9°26′25″N 118°33′30″E / 9.44028°N 118.55833°E / 9.44028; 118.55833
Affiliations	(PPPAHEI) Puerto Princesa - Palawan Association of Higher Education Institutions
Website	www.wpu.edu.ph

The Western Philippines University is a state higher education institution located at Aborlan, Palawan. 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 in 1963. Its name was again changed to State Polytechnic College of Palawan in 1995 by virtue of RA 8012, and in 2004, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed RA 9260 converting it to Western Philippines University.

Curricular Offerings

Graduate School

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
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

Key Officials

Dr. Elsa P. Manarpaac (University President)

Dr. Julie Hope Timotea P. Evina (Vice President for Academic Affairs)

Dr. Benjamin J. Gonzales (Vice President for Research and Extension)

Dr. Oscar G. Nalzaro (Campus Administrator, WPU PPC Campus)

Dr. Marcelino Jojo Tabago (Dean, Graduate School)

Dr. Lita B. Sopsop (Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences)

Dr. Rosalie S. Nostratis (Dean, College of Business Economics and Management)

Dr. Cecilia S. Santiago (Dean, College of Teacher Education)

Engr. Mirriam P. Banlawe (Dean, College of Engineering Architecture and Technology)

Dr. Merlyn B. Rabaya (Dean, College of Arts and Sciences)

Prof. Efipanio C. Untalan (Dean, College of Community Development)

Dr. Lota A. Creencia (Dean, College of Fisheries and Maritime Technology)

Dr. David R. Perez (Dean, College of Arts Sciences Technology)

Prof. Bienvenido E. Desamito (Dean, External Campuses)

Mr. Isagani G. Sarsagat (Chief Administrative Officer)

Dr. Virginita O. Dela Cruz (Dean, Office of Student Services)

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