With their harmonious and calming melodies in performing the PCSD Hymn, “PCSD-Kasapi”, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Administrative and Finance Division (AFD) emerged as the 1st placer during the PCSDS Choral Singing Competition held at the Aziza Paradise Hotel. As the winner, PCSDS AFD was awarded with a cash prize of P20, continue reading : 𝐀𝐅𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐓

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Staff, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)- Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL), has officially launched an innovative software application to facilitate citizen participation. The ‘Sumbong App’ is specifically designed to empower citizens and enable their direct involvement in reporting environmental continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃-𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐋 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟐, a significant milestone was reached as the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) was established through Republic Act No. 7611, commonly known as the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for Palawan Law. Today marks the 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 of this momentous occasion, and the PCSD Staff will be celebrating through activities continue reading : PCSD: 31st year anniversary!

On June 9, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North participated in the Inception workshop for the ‘INSPIRE Project: Enabling Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Through Responsible Seafood Economies’ held at Ysidore’s Garden, Roxas, Palawan. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Gerry Roxas Foundation (GRF), continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

On June 9, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) through the District Management Division (DMD) – Calamian served as resource speaker during the Training of Trainers (TOT) in a bid to encourage and reinforce the community’s commitment to proper waste disposal and segregation in Coron, Palawan. Held at the Municipal Annex Building, PCSDS continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐎𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧

With the theme: “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) supports and joins the celebration of World Environment Day 2023. Let’s be collective in pursuing environmental conservation and protection efforts in achieving a sustainable and progressive planet.

Pressing exploitative fishing malpractices and beliefs continue to alarm the international community of its repercussions on the marine biodiversity of the planet in the long-haul, in light of the huge dependence of many living things on marine resources for sustainable living. In the 6th year celebration of “International Day for the fight against illegal, unreported, continue reading : PCSDS supports and joins the 6th “International Day for the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated Fishing”

On May 29, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North participated in a consultative meeting on the initial draft of Memorandum Circular No. 2023-012, or the Guidelines in the Enactment and/or updating of the Municipal Fisheries Ordinance (MFO) of Coastal Local Government Unit of Araceli, Palawan. Held at the municipality’s Sangguniang continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢

On May 24, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-Calamian participated in the Malampaya Natural Gas Project Multi-Partite Palawan Sectoral Monitoring Team (PSMT) Social Development Monitoring in Bgy. Maruyogruyog, Linapacan, Palawan. Organized by the Malampaya Foundation Incorporated (MFI), the PSMT Social Development Monitoring, which involved a Small Engine Repair Training, continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒-𝐃𝐌𝐃 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐒𝐌𝐓 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

On May 23-26, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) served as part of the board of panelists at the final research presentation of Palawan National School (PNS) Senior High students under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand during the Convalesce Capstone Expo 2023 at the PNS grounds. Represented by Atty. Mitch continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬t𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Palawan Sustainable Development Training Institute (PSDTI) ─ To inspire budding young minds of the critical importance of Palawan environment, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) conducted the 2023 Kiddie and Youth Wildlife Savers Club on May 3. This initiative, organized by the ECAN Education and Extension Division (EEED), aimed to encourage environmental awareness continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

Did you know that parrots play a crucial role for food production and well-being of the planet? But oppression and threats to their existence are at an all-time high; a result of exploitative human practices and climate change, contributory and culprit to the deterioration of the world’s forest reserves, which serve as their natural habitat. continue reading : PCSDS joins and supports World Parrot Day 2023

On May 22-24, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), represented by Ma. Christina D. Rodriguez, District Management Division (DMD)-Calamian Manager, actively participated in a series of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities and Community Assisted Project (CAP) Monitoring in three municipalities within the Calamian Island Group. This effort was undertaken as a member of continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐅𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧

For the first time on May 22-23, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) through its ECAN Education and Extension Division (EEED) in collaboration with District Management Division (DMD)- Calamian organized a a two-day Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) event in Cuyo and Magsaysay, Palawan. The IEC activities took place simultaneously in Barangay Danawan, continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐍𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚n

In support and participation of the Culion Tirimes Times Festival 2023, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-Calamian took part in the Culion Tree Planting Activity held in So. Payatoc, Brgy. Binudac, Culion Palawan on May 17. Under The theme: “Amos Tara: Magtirimes times kita uman!,” Culion Tirimes Times Festival continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 T𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

In preparation for the Training of Trainers (TOT) involving the barangay officials of Coron in raising awareness and galvanizing the participation of the locals in observing proper solid waste segregation, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)- Calamian attended the meeting by the Calamianes Resilience Network (CRN) Board and Technical continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐑𝐍 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐎𝐓

To draw civil society organization’s support and involvement in collaborative efforts to conserve and protect maritime resources in Palawan, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) has unanimously approved the Collaboration Agreement (CA) between the PCSD Staff (PCSDS) and James Cook University (JCU) researchers. This agreement, titled “Enhancing the Role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐂𝐔 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan─ To provide a platform and capacitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration for the refinement and implementation of the programs and initiatives by the Palawan Knowledge Partners (PKP), the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) led by the ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) Chief, Engr. Madrono P. Cabrestante, Jr. organized the 36th continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐊𝐏 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

For millions of years, turtles have played a unique and indispensable role in sustaining and stabilizing the interdependence and interrelationships of various life forms on Earth. Their existence, however, is under a world-wide threat, exacerbated by abusive, unregulated human activities, alongside the ever-fluctuating climate, and numerous other factors that jeopardize their survival. In celebration of continue reading : PCSDS participates and supports the World Turtle Day 2023

On May 15, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) participated in a virtual meeting with James Cook University (JCU) to discuss their partnership under the Maritime 2.0 Project. The project, titled: “Enhancing the Role of Civil Society Organizations in Southeast Asia in Marine Resource Management, Maritime Security and Policy Implementation,” was the focal continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐉𝐂𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝟐.𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff participated in the Bacuit Bay El Nido Water Quality Management Board (BBENWQMB) meeting held on May 10, 2023 via zoom. The meeting was organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environment Management Bureau (MIMAROPA) and chaired by Ms. Edna Velasco, Chief of the Provincial Environment Management continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝

From May 9-11, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff’s ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) and District Management Office (DMO) North participated in the Satellite Data Processing Training Session (SDPTS) for the SIKAP+ project, organized by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). The purpose of the project is to advance space infrastructure, knowledge, and applications continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐃𝐏𝐓𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐏+ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐒𝐀

Nasa pangangalaga na ng Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conversation Center (PWRCC) ang female sub-adult na buwayang na-trap sa isang baklad na pagmamay-ari ni Julius Rodriguez, residente sa Jacana, Purok Masikap, Barangay Bancao-bancao, lungsod ng Puerto Princesa nitong Biyernes, ika-19 ng 2023. Ang naturang salt-water crocodile ay mayroong habang 169.5 cm at tinatayang nasa limang taong continue reading : Buwayang na-trap sa Barangay Bancao-bancao, Puerto Princesa City, nasa pangangalaga na ng PWRCC.

To bolster fisheries produce and provide alternative livelihood to local fisherfolks, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)-North participated in the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network Fisheries Management Plan Workshop in NGC, Araceli, Palawan, on May 11, 2023. This workshop, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature, in collaborationwith the Municipal Planning continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

Palawan is a distinct paradise. To protect and conserve it would necessitate collaborative and concerted efforts from key players in society. The establishment of Palawan Knowledge Partners (PKP) on December 11, 2014 through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed between PCSDS and 15 other public and private partners, serves as a formal platform for collaborative continue reading : PCSDS SDG Peace and Partnership Award 2022: Palawan Knowledge Partners

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Research Triangle International (RTI)’s Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL) activity in partnership with the Association of Young Environmental Journalists (AYEJ) join forces to organize “EcoBuzz: Youth Advocacy Communications Bootcamp” this June-September 2023. This exciting initiative aims to train and empower 18 teams/ participants continue reading : 𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐑𝐓𝐈’𝐬 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐋 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐉 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 “𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩”

On May 9, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) and District Management Office (DMO)-Calamian participated in the virtual governing board meeting of Coron Bay Water Quality Management Area (CBWQMA). Hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Environment Management Bureau (EMB), the meeting was attended by continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐌𝐎-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐁𝐖𝐐𝐌𝐀

Founded in 1940, the Holy Trinity University (HTU) is a dynamic Catholic institution located in Puerto Princesa City. Initially established to cater to kindergarten students under the guidance of nuns, HTU has made tremendous progress over the years and now offers a wide range of courses and experiences through its tertiary education program. Its mission continue reading : PCSDS SDG Peace and Partnership Champion: Holy Trinity University

On May 3, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)-Calamian conducted an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activity aimed at informing the ECAN Board, private resort owners, and barangay officials of Busuanga, Palawan about PCSD Administrative Order No. 6. The Order provides guidelines for implementing the SEP Clearance System, which is crucial to enforcing continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐃𝐒-𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧. 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚

On May 3, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)-Calamian joined the ocular inspections of a fishing vessel, F/B JACKIEMORIBEAR-2, which ran aground on the Balinsasayaw Coral Garden, in Bgy. Lajala, in Coron, Palawan, causing damage to the coral reef. The incident, which occurred at 7: 30 am on May 3, alarmed the local continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧

On April 28, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North participated in the ocular inspections of establishments in El Nido, Palawan, aimed at ensuring compliance with Republic Act No. 7611, also known as the Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Law and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations in the municipality. continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨

On April 25, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North took part in a consultative meeting to discuss the proposed construction of a P40-M seaweed farming and storage facility in Roxas, Palawan. The project, which will be funded by Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), aims to provide economic livelihood resources continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝟒𝟎-𝐌 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐱𝐚𝐬

“Who are you?” “What do you live for?” “Where are you going?” ─These are but some of the most critical and crucial existential questions in our process of becoming. For we cannot live on bread alone; we are here for a purpose in our brief and passing journey in the mind-boggling, cascading passage of time. continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄: 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) recently participated in an international meeting of law enforcement officers from 22 agencies and three (3) countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines – to share information and strategies to combat criminal networks involved in wildlife crimes. The event, which was held in Phuket, Thailand from May continue reading : 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) took a significant step towards transparency and inclusivity on April 27, by live-streaming its 301st Regular Meeting on Facebook. This was the first time in the era of online technology that the public could witness the proceedings, demonstrating the PCSD’s commitment to public engagement. The activity was unanimously continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓-𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄-𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄A𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊

Palawan State University, commonly referred to as PSU, is a renowned institution in the province of Palawan. With its innovative, forward-thinking approach, as well as its commitment to providing world-class instruction and services, PSU has produced graduates who are competitive in the global economy. In line with its mission and vision, it has always reinvented continue reading : SDG Peace and Partnership Champion Awardee: Palawan State University

On April 13, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) conducted an online refresher course on the collection, proper handling, and preservation of water samples with the technical staff of Tubbataha Management Office (TMO). PCSDS EMED discussed with the TMO Staff the mechanics and dynamics of water sampling continue reading : 𝑷𝑪𝑺𝑫𝑺 𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑫 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝑴𝑶 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇

Guided by the Environment Monitoring and Evaluation System (EMES), the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) facilitated simultaneous environmental assessment and evaluation activities in Bgy. Port Barton in San Vicente, Palawan, on April 18-21. In collaboration with the Barangay Council of Bgy. Port Barton together with Port Barton continue reading : 𝑷𝑪𝑺𝑫𝑺 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑺 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒏

In the province of Palawan, the Western Command (WesCom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) works together with all other uniformed men and women across the country to strive for a stable, fair, and humane society for the people of Palawan. Through the years, it has endured one war after another and persevered continue reading : SDG Peace and Partnership Champion: Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

On April 17, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) presented the results of the PCSDS Port Barton water quality assessment 2022 to the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Bgy. Port Barton in San Vicente, Palawan. The said PCSDS water quality assessment findings revealed a high concentration continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧

To raise public’s awareness on the significance of observing and celebrating World Earth Day 2023, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) – ECAN Education and Extension Division (EEED) collaborated with the City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) to organize a Photo Exhibit at SM Puerto Princesa City on April 21-22, 2023. Aligned with continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂ity 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On April 21st, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) collected water samples from the Puerto Princesa Bay to assess and evaluate its current ecosystem conditions using the Environment Monitoring Evaluation System (EMES), The water sample collection took place at the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk, encompassing the small-boat continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), together with representatives from 44 government and non-government organizations; academic institutions; Civil Society Organizations and local government units; is currently attending the three-day Marine Resources Initiative (MRI) Project Expert Elicitation Workshop (EEW) held at the Hue Hotels and Resorts, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The event, which kicked continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐑𝐈 𝐄𝐄𝐖 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Legal Services Section and Species and Wildlife Habitat Section recently played a critical role in a Wildlife Handling Rescue and Release training held at Ursula Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. The event was initiated by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Brooke’s continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞

As part of the Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation System (EMES) under the ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED), the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) conducted a Land Cover Change Analysis on selected watersheds in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, from April 11-14. The PCSDS EMED conducted field validation and key informant interviews (KII) with the continue reading : 𝑷𝑪𝑺𝑫𝑺 𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑫 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆’𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕

On April 19-21, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD-Calamian) participated and shared its technical inputs of the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) during the deliberations for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP)-7 Project Concept Preparation Workshop, held at the Coron Westown Hotel, Coron, Palawan. To ensure that continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐄𝐏 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐄𝐅 𝐒𝐆𝐏-𝟕 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

HAPPENING NOW: The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), in collaboration with the Palawan State University (PSU) and the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF), is now organizing the fundraising for climate adaptation training for local government entities in Palawan. Municipal planning and development officers from 18 LGUs in the province are participating in continue reading : HAPPENING NOW: PCSDS IN COLLAB WITH PSU AND EUDiF for climate adaptation training for local government entities in Palawan fundraising

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) has formally signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Large Marine Vertebrates (LAMAVE) Research Institute Philippines at the PCSD Main Building today, April 19. The proposed collaboration was approved during the 300th PCSD Meeting on March 30, 2023, through PCSD Resolution No. 23-895 authorizing PCSDS Acting continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚

To reduce the amount of documents and records which have accumulated over the years in the agency but are no longer of any value and use, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) has conducted a disposal of valueless records at the Palawan Sustainable Development Institute (Motorpool) yesterday, April 13. Spearheaded by PCSDS Records continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

On March 24, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) – District Management Division (DMD)-North participated in the rapid assessment on the oil spill contamination in the municipal waters of Taytay caused by the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro. As part of the Oil Spill Assessment Damage Taskforce in the municipality of continue reading : PCSDS DMD-North participates as part of taskforce in Rapid Oil Spill Assessment in Taytay

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) has approved the proposed partnership and authorized Acting Executive Director Nino Rey C. Estoya to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Large Marine Vertebrates (LAMAVE) Research Institute Philippines during the 300th PCSD Regular Meeting, March 30.   The said MOA shall cover the “PCSDS-LAMAVE Collaborative Project to Enhance continue reading : PCSD approves partnership and authorizes AED Estoya to enter into MOA with LAMAVE Research Institute Philippines

To end the month-long celebration of this year’s Women’s Month, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff – ECAN Education and Extension Division (PCSDS-EEED) successfully organized and hosted the Search for Miss WomEnvironment 2023 at Palawan Sustainable Development Training Institute (PSDTI), Irawan on the last day of March 2023. Eight divisions, including EZMED, DMD South, DMD continue reading : 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

On March 22-23, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) conducted a Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Training at the Conference Hall of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) – Bgy. Punta Baja, Rizal, Palawan. It was attended by representatives from Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), continue reading : PCSDS EMED conducts Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Training

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-Calamian attended the inauguration of the newly-upgraded Coron Port Building (CPB) on March 22. Unveiled by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the newly-upgraded CBP has been made open to the public just in time as the municipality is hitting its tourism peak this month of continue reading : PCSDS attends newly-upgraded Coron Port Building (CPB) inauguration

 Umaga ngayong araw nang ibigay sa pangangalaga ng PCSDS ang isang Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) o mas kilala bilang musang ng ilang mga Criminology and Biology Students mula sa Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City.  Nakilala ang mga estudyante bilang sina Earl Jezreel Masagca, Albert Calalin, at Alciena Alpad. Kasama nila ang kanilang propesor continue reading : 𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴

23 MARSO 2023; EL NIDO, Palawan-Dalawampu’t dalawang (22) kahon na may lamang apatnapu’t limang (45) Live Reef-fish-for-Food (RFF) Tiger Grouper (Lapung Baboy) ang nakumpiska sa ikinasang regulatory inspection ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff – Wildlife Trafficking Monitoring Officers (PCSDS-WTMO) sa Lio Airport Cargo Area, El Nido, Palawan. Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pag-transport ng continue reading : Apat na indibidwal sa bayan ng El Nido, huli sa paglabag ng patakarang Closed Season sa ilalim ng PCSD Administrative Order No. 5

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)-Legal Services Section, The Asia Foundation (TAF), and Palawan State University-School of Law (PSU-SOL) convened for the future partnerships in consonance with their collective interests on 23 March 2023 in PCSD Main Building, at Barangay Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City. Through these collaborations, PCSDS will cater Law Student continue reading : PCSDS-Legal Services Section meets with The Asia Foundation and PSU-School of Law

MANILA, Philippines; 23 March 2023 Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Executive Director Atty. Teodoro  Jose S. Matta entered and signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), for and on behalf of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD), with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) represented by its Executive Director Atty. Matthew M. David.  This continue reading : 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

As part of the celebration of the Philippine’s Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) conducted a Fire Safety Orientation and Fire Drill Activity at the PCSD Main Office yesterday, March 22, 2023. Bureau of Fire Protection Chief Rescue Unit & Team Supervisor SFO1 Ruel P. Tabang lectured about the composition continue reading : PCSDS conducts a Fire Safety Orientation and Fire Drill Activity as part of the celebration of the Philippine’s Fire Prevention Month

Indira Dayang Lacerna-Widdman, the chief operations officer of the Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI), is known for her protection and conservation advocacies for Philippine Cockatoo, or locally known as Katala. Over the years, however, the scope of her work at KFI has expanded in scale; it now includes other threatened wildlife species such as Palawan Hornbill, continue reading : PCSD Staff Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Planet Champion Awardee for 2022: Indira Dayang Lacerna-Widdman

As part of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives through its ECAN Education and Extension Division (EEED), the PCSD Staff (PCSDS) in collaboration with Ugat ng Kalusugan (Roots of Health) and Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO) conducted a session on “Vulnerability of Men and Women in Developing Cancer continue reading : PCSDS collabs with Ugat ng Kalusugan and Provincial DOH for the conduct of a talk on family planning and reproductive health

HUWEBES 16 Marso 2023 – Umaga ngayong araw nang ibigay sa pangangalaga ng PCSDS ang isang Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) o mas kilala bilang musang ng isang concerned citizen mula sa Barangay Mangingisda, Puerto Princesa City.  Ayon sa salaysay ng nasabing personalidad na nakilala bilang si Jimmy Bayking, nangyari ang insidente bandang ala-sais kaninang continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐭

On March 1, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) through District Management Division (DMD)-North Acting Manager Apollo V. Regalo served as resource speaker during the Review and Enhancement of the Municipal Fishery and Marine Protected Area Ordinance of Roxas, Palawan. Conducted by the Community Centred Conservation (C3) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of continue reading : PCSDS as resource speaker for Review and Enhancement of the Municipal Fishery and Marine Protected Area Ordinance of Roxas

On March 7, 2023, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) and the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a consultative meeting on the DENR’s Forestry Investment Road Map. The meeting explored the possibility of a collaborative partnership between the two Offices in modifying and improving continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐩

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Zones Management Division (EZMED) launched a five-day Deputation Training for Environmental Law Enforcement on March 13, 2023. The training currently takes place in Poblacion, San Vicente, Palawan. The Honorable Mayor Amy R. Alvarez of San Vicente, Palawan gave a warm welcome to the participants. The training is continue reading : PCSDS-EZMED organizes Deputation Training for Environmental Law Enforcement in San Vicente, Palawan 

Isang Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus) ang ibinigay ng isang concerned citizen sa pangangalaga ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), ngayong araw, ika-13 ng Marso, taong kasalukuyan. Ang naturang personalidad ay kinilala bilang si Jaya Marie L. Escosura, residente ng Barangay Inagawan, Puerto Princesa City. Ayon sa salaysay ni Jaya, tanghali nitong araw nang continue reading : 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐈𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒

On March 9, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) has been awarded and recognized by the administration of Puerto Princesa City National Science High School (PPCNSHS) for its invaluable contribution and support as a partner in the conduct and success of the school’s Work Immersion Program. Acting Administrative and Finance Division Head Mr. Rahman continue reading : PPCNSHS awards PCSD for its contribution and support to the conduct and success of its Work Immersion Program

To elevate the consciousness and sensitivity of the people towards the challenges and issues of women in the society in the context of gender and violence, a Gender and Development talk was held at the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Main Building on March 08, 2023, in celebration of the International Women’s Day.    The continue reading : Gender and Development talk held at PCSD on International Women’s Day

Representatives from Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) visited Palawan on February 27 to March 1, to finalize the Collaboration Agreement between the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) through its Staff (PCSDS). This initiative is part of the Marine Resource Initiative (MRI) Project with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Among the continue reading : AIMS reps visits Palawan to finalize the Collaboration Agreement with PCSDS for MRI Project

Two Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) personnel, Col. Glenn B Destriza, Ret., Head of Enforcement Unit and John Carlo Roquid, Wildlife and Environmental Crime Investigator, attended an Advanced Digital Forensics Training sponsored by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at Quezon City on March 6-10, 2023. This training was designed to continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲 A𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 D𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 F𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 T𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐃𝐂

To educate the fisherfolks and barangay officials on lawful and effective fishing practices in Palawan, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-Calamian provided lectures as part of its Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) initiatives held in Bgy. Maroyogroyog, in Linapacan on February 21-22. Invited by Calamianes Resilience Network (CRN), which continue reading : PCSDS DMD-Calamian provides IEC lectures on lawful and effective fishing practices

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) expressed their support for Senate Bill No. 1166 during the Senate Committee on Tourism’s public hearing on March 1, 2023. The bill aims to create the Pag-Asa Island Cluster as an ecotourism destination and protected area. Dir. Levita Lagrada of the PCSDS attended the hearing virtually and stated continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟏𝟔𝟔

With the theme “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation”, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) and its partner-organizations (USAID SIBOL, USAID INSPIRE, PALECO, and Palawan Pawnshop) successfully celebrated this year’s World Wildlife Day last 03 March 2023 at Robinson’s Place Palawan. The event featured a series of activities that showcased the importance of sustainable wildlife and continue reading : “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation”: PCSDS and partners successfully celebrate the World Wildlife Day 2023

On February 15, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North attended the El Nido Rehabilitation Task Force’s action planning and delegation of tasks for the proposed rehabilitation initiatives for the municipality of El Nido, held at the El Nido Mayor’s Office Conference Hall. Guided by the Executive Order No. 23-017 continue reading : PCSDS attends EL Nido Rehabilitation Task Force meeting for creation of its committee and action plans

In a consultative meeting held on February 6-7, 2023, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) led by Acting Executive Director Nino Rey C. Estoya, MNSA, CESE, presented to El Nido’s Municipal Mayor Edna Gacot-Lim and Palawan Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates the findings of PCSDS’s report in Bacuit and El Nido Bay, in continue reading : PCSDS presents to provincial leaders the EMED water quality findings in El Nido

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) District Management Division (DMD)-North attended the regular meeting of the Municipal Tourism Development Council held at the Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Hall, Poblacion, in Taytay, on February 7. PCSDS, along with the members of the Council, discussed the plans for the conduct of Pasinggatan Festival 2023, compliance continue reading : PCSDS DMD-North present in Municipal Tourism Development Council meeting in Taytay

Three additional members were just sworn in to the composition of Puerto Princesa Council for Sustainable Development (PPCSD) during the 3rd PPCSD regular meeting at the Puerto Princesa City Hall today, February 16. Ms. Ana Margaria G. Lustre-Malijan from Puerto Princesa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. representing the Business Sector; Mr. Rainer Manalo from continue reading : Three new members take oath into PPCSD membership

Following its two-year hiatus imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) expresses its support and participation in the conduct of the 19th celebration of Love Affair with Nature held in Sitio Bucana, Bgy. Iwahig, today. Earlier at the break of dawn, the PCSDS led by Acting Executive Director Nino continue reading : PCSDS participates in Love Affair With Nature

As part of its bi-annual monitoring and assessment of river quality in Palawan, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) is currently collecting water samples of rivers located in Southern Palawan for purposes of water-content monitoring and evaluation. The water quality monitoring seeks to determine the levels of sedimentations, continue reading : PCSDS EMED collects river water samples off Southern Palawan for water quality monitoring

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Acting Executive Director Niño Rey C. Estoya, together with PCSDS ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED) and District Management Division (DMD)-North, attended a special meeting of the MIMAROPA Regional Tourism Committee via Zoom, on January 30. Presided by Department Of Tourism (DOT)-MIMAROPA Regional Director Zeny Pallugna, the meeting continue reading : PCSDS participates in special meeting of the MIMAROPA Regional Tourism Committee for El Nido