SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES OF THE WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY (WPU)
Western Philippines University was founded on Agriculture 1960 1928 1910 PALAWAN NATIONAL ABORLAN ABORLAN FARM REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL HIGH SETTLEMENT SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL SCHOOL 1962 1963 1995 PALAWAN PALAWAN STATE NATIONAL NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF SCHOOL COLLEGE PALAWAN 2004 WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY
WPU VISION WPU: The leading knowledge center for sustainable development of West Philippines and beyond WPU MISSION WPU commits to develop quality human resource and green technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research and extension services
AWARDS & RECOGNITION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF WPU
REGIONAL WINNER, 2015 REGIONAL SEARCH FOR THE MOST SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL
NATIONAL FINALIST , 2015 SEARCH FOR THE MOST SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL; RECIPIENT OF ONE MERALCO ENERGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
ACCREDITATION STATUS OF AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED COURSES OFFERED AT WPU • BACHELOR IN AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS – Qualified for Level IV • BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY – Level III • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE – Level II • BACHELOR IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING – Level II
PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUE: LEARNING AND EARNING BY DOING
LEARNING BY DOING: Agriculture students maintain vegetable gardens as part of their practicum. Students sell their produce at the local market.
LEARNING BY DOING: Okra plants about to bear fruit. Ready for the market in a few months.
LEARNING BY DOING: Black pepper heavy with fruits at the garden of Agriculture students
EARNING BY DOING: For eight weeks, Agricultural Marketing students experience canvassing, wholesaling, and retailing vegetables and other crops in the local market.
OJT IN ISRAEL: LEARNING AND EARNING
RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS
George A. Hamora Agronomic Efficiency of Inbred and Hybrid Rice Mario B. Agustin under Different Production Systems and Fertilizer Management Jonson M. Javier Farm Waste Utilization Practices of Rice Farmers in the Municipalities in Narra and Taytay, Palawan, Philippines Romeo R. Lerom Agri-business of Indigenous and High-valued Edgardo Ganzon Tropical Fruit Production at Western Philippines University Romeo R. Lerom Oil Palm Agri-business Industry in Palawan, Sharon Rose P . Anunciado Philippines Mae P . Maranan Cost and Return Analysis of Irrigated Rice Farming Shirley G. Orot in Estrella, Narra, Palawan and Rainfed Rice Judith B. Madarcos Farming in Magsaysay, Aborlan, Palawan, Aimee P . Olpenda Philippines MIS
Diosdado R. Santiago Growth, Yield, and Quality of Hybrid Watermelon (Citrullus lunatus Thumb.) as Influenced by Fruit Thinning and Application of Vermicompost in Combination with Inorganic Fertilizer Sheila Marie C. Ustares Profitability Analysis of Two Strategies in Hog Shirley G. Orot Marketing Abdul, Rocela U. Screening of Botanical Plants against Melon Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) Shirley G. Orot Needs and Design Assessment of Malalong Multi- Esperanza B. Aya Purpose Cooperative (MMPC) in Pulot, Sofronio Mae P . Maranan Espanola, Palawan Aimee P . Olpenda Edilberto G. Orlido Jr Abdulpatta, Ali Akbar M. Efficacy of Kalatutsi (Plumeria acuminate) Leaf Extract Against Philippine Rice Black Bug (Scotinophra coarctata FAB.)
Catague, Jeam D. Influence of Lime on Some Soil Chemical Properties and Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Growth and Yield Condes, Mark Vynzer F . Evaluation of Selected Plant Extracts Against Black Legume Aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch) Luzara, Jenerosa G. Effect of Honey on the Growth Performance and Carcass Quality of Broiler (Gallus gallus domesticus) Pama, Angel Lovely Use of Alternative Liming Materials in Correcting Soil Acidity in Sagpangan, Aborlan, Palawan Quitain, Kristelle Sheen B. Assessing Nodulation and Growth of Peanut (Arachis bypogaea L.) in Soil From Saraza, Brooke’s Point Palawan Pinto, Francisco L. Fruit Size and Weight of Suntina Orange (Citrus MIS sp.) as Affected by Types of Fruit Thinning
Rodriguez, Raymond G. Survival and yield of Different Varieties of Tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Grafted with Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) as Rootstock Sibayan, Rey-Anne C. Growth and Yield of Peanut (Arachis hypogeae) Applied with Different Concentrations of Sea Water MIS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR REGISTRATION PORTABLE ELECTRONIC VULCANIZING DEVICE Engr. Romel B. Panis COIR FIBER CARDING MACHINE Engr. Maribel B. Peneyra ROOTCROP GRATER Engr. Irven B. Cuen AN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING VERMICAST FROM VERMITRASH Engr. Josue L. Peneyra HOT-AIR FISH DRYER USING DRY TWIGS AS FUEL Engr. Estrella Macabutas
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED AT WPU Small-Scale Sweet Sorghum Mechanical Chopper Z-Ply Coco Coir Twining Machine Motor Controller of Water Pump Station Mechanical Cacao Bean Winnower Coconut Waste Shredder Single Row Corn Seeder Paddy Gatherer Rice Drum Seeder with Agitating Banana Sheath Chopper System Cashew Wine Whole Kernel Cashew Decorticator
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
TRAINING ON RICE POSTHARVEST FOR LOCAL FARMERS & FARMERS’ FIELD DAY NOVEMBER 4, 2015, WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY, ABORLAN, PALAWAN WPU: An Overview MIS
The local farmers intently listening to the WPU trainer ‘s lecture during the Training on Rice Postharvest
WPU agriculturists with the local farmers during the Farmers’ Field Day, a day of training and learning together
The local women farmers having a light moment with other participants during the Farmers’ Field Day at WPU rice field
A woman farmer checking the rice plants at the WPU rice field during the Farmers’ Field Day
TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (IP) YOUTH ON CROP PRODUCTION PRACTICES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING MAY – JUNE 2016, WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY, ABORLAN, PALAWAN
The participants were expected to practice organic crop production, integrated farming system, and asexual plant propagation in their farms after the training
The IP young farmers with their trainer, Dr. George Hamora
Thank You!
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