Western Philippines University

Western Philippines University
Established	1910
President	Dr. Elsa P. Manarpaac
Location	Aborlan, Palawan, Philippines; 9°26′25″N 118°33′30″E / 9.44028°N 118.55833°ECoordinates: 9°26′25″N 118°33′30″E / 9.44028°N 118.55833°E
Affiliations	Puerto Princesa - Palawan Association of Higher Education Institutions (PPPAHEI) Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Southern Tagalog Islands Research and Development Consortium (STIRDC) Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU)
Website	www.wpu.edu.ph

The Western Philippines University is a state higher education institution located in 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 then 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
PhD in Fisheries
MS in Marine Biology
MS in Fisheries
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
BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering
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 in Environmental Management
BS in Fisheries
BS in Forestry
BS in Home Economics
BS in Hospitality Management
BS in Public Administration
BS in Rural Development Management
BS in Social Work
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Physical Education

Pre-Baccalaureate Courses

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
Certificate in Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Swine Production and Management
Certificate in Poultry Production and Management

Basic Education Laboratory Schools

Agricultural Science High School (Senior High School & Junior High School)
Laboratory Elementary School (Grades I to VI)

Branches and Campuses

Main Campus in San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan
Puerto Princesa City 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
Canique Extension School in Taytay, Palawan
Quezon Campus in Poblacion, Quezon, Palawan
Rio Tuba Extension School in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan

University Officials

ELSA P. MANARPAAC, SUC President III

JULIE HOPE TIMOTEA P. EVINA, Vice President for Academic Affairs

NILO V. BANLAWE, Vice President for Administration and Finance

BENJAMIN J. GONZALES, Vice President for Research, Development, & Extension

RALPH E. PALAO, BOR & University Secretary

NOEL L. GAURAN, Planning Director

ANNABELLE L. RAJ, Head, Internal Control Office

MARIA DULCE AMOR P. BUNQUIN, Information Officer

ROSARIO J. BUNDAL, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

LITA B. SOPSOP, Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences

EDISON C. GABILEO, Dean, College of Business and Management

DAVID R. PEREZ, Dean, College of Education

MIRRIAM P. BANLAWE, Dean, College of Engineering and Technology

JHONAMIE M. OMAR, Dean, College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

MAPHILINDO D. LAO, Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education

OSCAR G. NALZARO, Campus Administrator, WPU-PPC Campus

MARITES E. LOMOCSO, University Librarian

OFELIA A. CERA, University Registrar

RUTH J. KUTAT, Director, Office of Student Affairs & Services

SUSAN M. GAURAN, Director, Quality Assurance

SOTICO C. SANTILLAN, Director, External Campuses

MARCELITO GLENN S. LLAVAN, Director, NSTP

EMILIANO S. GARGANZA JR., Director, Sports and Development

MARY GRACE A. JAGMIS, Director, Culture and the Arts

ISAGANI G. SARSAGAT, Chief Administrative Officer

MELNOR S. PASCUAL, Director, Income Generating Projects & Auxiliary

ELMAR CAESAR Y. EVINA, M.D., Director, Health Services

ROMEO R. LEROM, Director, Research & Development

EULENIA C. PIZAÑA, Director, Extension Services

ALLAINE T. BAACO, Director, Intellectual Property Office

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