READING MATERIALS

VISION

WPU: the leading knowledge center for sustainable development of West Philippines and beyond.

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.

THE FLAGSPEAKS

I am the flag of the Philippines, born with the sun and stars, baptized in blood and

tears, nourished by valor and love. I am the symbol of your sovereignty, the emblem of

your freedom and the glory of your spirit.

I can be no more than what you hope me to be, for I am your belief in yourself, in what you make me to
be, and have the courage to strive for. I am your yesterday's dream, today's endeavor and tomorrow's
vision.

I live in a chalenging life, a life of passion and ambition, of pain and of joy. I have

known the ravages of war, the delights of peace, the ignominy of defeat and the exultation of victory. I
wave in triumph from my staff, when great joy filled the nation and I drop at

hailf-mast, when sorrows grip your heart.

As long as you, my people exist, shall I exist for I am your soul: wherever you go

there shall I go. As I float above you, you see me as a bright gleam colors, my blue is firm with faith and
justice; my red is brilliant with daring and courage and my white is dazling with its purity of ideals. My
sun reminds you to keep alive the burning torch of freedom, while my stars guide you to steadfast
solidarity. God may this be so forever and ever.

CITIZENS REPLY

THE CITIZEN'S REPLY

Hail to the emblem of rare beauty and patriotic meaning the symbol of power the glory and the honor
to more than ninety million Filipinos.

You float in the majestie silence above us whether in peace or in war. And yet through silent you speak
to us of the past, of the great events of the great people who made them.

You have been stained with the smoke of battle, torn with the shots and shells of strife, drenched with
the blood of brave men and the tears of suffering women You have led the band in the march accross
mountains and plains: you waved in the highlands of Tinad Pass and Besang. You streamed in light over
soldier's heads at the Bataan and Corrigedor.

To us, you are more than a tri-colored piece bunting with its sun and stars. To us you the living
personification of the spirit of the land of our birth. You link the travails of the past with the undertaking
of the present and span of the future in the desperate struggle of men long since dead with the peace
and liberty for future generations.

WPU MARCH

Western Philippines University The pride of my homeland, Palawan For thy honor and glory We stand
united From North to South From East to West Thy name we'll ever praise Western Philippines Our
school beloved

Far though we may roam Through joy and grief Through light and gloom Thy name will inspire us Our
school dear Alma Mater To thee we give our loyalty Whether we are far or near We think of thee, WPU