Successful Project Closing Workshop Marks Key Milestone in Project Completion for the MRI-AIMS Project

October 14-18, Puerto Princesa City – The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development together with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) successfully brought the two-year Marine Resources Initiative Project- Monitoring and Management of Marine Resources (MRI-MMMR) Component to a close through the October 14-18, 2024 workshops. Celebrating the achievements and key milestones reached, the MRI-MMMR continue reading : Successful Project Closing Workshop Marks Key Milestone in Project Completion for the MRI-AIMS Project

Isang Southeast Asian Box Turtle, dinala sa PNP Maritime Group 2nd Special Operation Unit

Dinala noong Martes, Oktubre 15, 2024, ng isang nagmamalasakit na mamamayan, si G. Pedro B. Grapan Jr., residente ng Honda Bay, Brgy. Sta. Lourdes, ang isang endangered species na Southeast Asian Box Turtle box sa PNP Maritime Group 2nd Special Operation Unit. Ayon kay PCIpl Glendon G. Domingo, nakita ito ni G. Grapan sa kanilang continue reading : Isang Southeast Asian Box Turtle, dinala sa PNP Maritime Group 2nd Special Operation Unit

Experts unite in national forum designed to solve unique challenges in small island communities

September 26, 2024- The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) is currently participating in a forum composed of fellow experts, researchers, academicians, and local government officials to craft a comprehensive research agenda focused on sustainable agricultural practices and responsible management of natural resources. This is the 1st National Forum on Agricultural Development & Natural continue reading : Experts unite in national forum designed to solve unique challenges in small island communities

PCSDS Advances Water Security and Sustainable Development with USAID Safe Water Project Knowledge Product

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) officially received the Knowledge Product from the USAID Safe Water Project during the ceremonial closeout event held today at Hue Hotels and Resorts. Engr. Madrono Cabrestante Jr., Chief of the ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division (EMED), represented PCSDS at the event, marking the conclusion of this five-year continue reading : PCSDS Advances Water Security and Sustainable Development with USAID Safe Water Project Knowledge Product

PCSDS refines its emissions regulation related proposal in stakeholder consultation, in hopes of nullifying the effects of climate change in the province

Sept 24, 2024, – The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), as the main implementing agency of the Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act, is currently undergoing a stakeholder consultation with the assistance of Conservation International Philippines. This is conducted to further develop the proposal on emissions regulation policies. The activity has the following continue reading : PCSDS refines its emissions regulation related proposal in stakeholder consultation, in hopes of nullifying the effects of climate change in the province

City of Puerto Princesa through PCSD Resolution No. 24-971, receives letters of intent from 133 Projects for the Graduated Amnesty Program; PPCSD, welcomes New Business Sector Representative in the 8th Regular Meeting

On September 16, 2024, the Puerto Princesa Council for Sustainable Development (PPCSD) held its 8th Regular Meeting at the Office of the City Mayor of Puerto Princesa City. The meeting was attended by Honorable Mayor Lucilo M. Bayron, along with representatives from various agencies, including the Western Command, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Liga ng continue reading : City of Puerto Princesa through PCSD Resolution No. 24-971, receives letters of intent from 133 Projects for the Graduated Amnesty Program; PPCSD, welcomes New Business Sector Representative in the 8th Regular Meeting

JUST IN | New Marine Battalion arrives in Palawan to intensify provincial security as PCSDS Executive Director Matta pushes for Strategic Partnerships in Sustainable Development

On September 10, 2024, a Welcome Ceremony for the arrival of Marine Battalion Landing Team-11 (MBLT-11) and a Send-Off Ceremony for MBLT-3 was held earlier today. Executive Director of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS,) Atty. Teodoro Jose S. Matta, MNSA, actively participated in the ceremonies to recognize and support the outbound marine continue reading : JUST IN | New Marine Battalion arrives in Palawan to intensify provincial security as PCSDS Executive Director Matta pushes for Strategic Partnerships in Sustainable Development

𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 (𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐀) 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

PCSDS attends Inter-Agency Cooperation in Financial Investigations in International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (ILEA) Academy, Bangkok, Thailand August 26-30,2024 – The PCSDS Legal Services Section staff underwent a five (5)-day training course organized by the US Embassy, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL), ILEA Bangkok Academy, and co-delivered by US Internal Revenue continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 (𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐀) 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

Philippines continues to be at the forefront of NCA for Southeast Asia as PCSDS adopts an innovative framework for measuring Palawan’s Natural Resources

Philippines continues to be at the forefront of NCA for Southeast Asia as PCSDS adopts an innovative framework for measuring Palawan’s Natural Resources The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) participated in a 3-day training on the Sukat ng Kalikasan (SnK) toolkit from September 4-6, 2024, a framework developed by USAID’s Sustainable Interventions for continue reading : Philippines continues to be at the forefront of NCA for Southeast Asia as PCSDS adopts an innovative framework for measuring Palawan’s Natural Resources

𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

PCSDS urges Government Agencies to implement Public Service Continuity Plans to safeguard Women and Children in disasters during the 2-Day Capacity-Building on GMEF Training On September 5-6, 2024, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), through the ECAN Education and Extension Division (GAD Focal Division), in collaboration with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), continue reading : 𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚, 𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐌. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧.

PCSDS Executive Director, Atty. Teodoro Jose S. Matta, MNSA, joins The 3rd State of the Province Address by Governor Dennis M. Socrates, September 3, 2024, at the Provincial Capitol of Palawan. In his remarks, Atty. Matta emphasized, “Ecological Balance, Protection, and Conservation is everybody’s responsibility,” and added, “Ecological Governance is empowering the municipalities kasi sila continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚, 𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐌. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧.

𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦-𝗗𝗠𝗗 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦-𝗗𝗠𝗗 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 The PCSD DMD-North Staff, Mr. Apollo V. Regalo, PDO IV, is participating in the Wildlife Trafficking Cyber Crime Training Program from August 19-23, 2024, in Cha Am, Thailand. The program includes representatives from Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, East Timor, and continue reading : 𝗣𝗖𝗦𝗗𝗦-𝗗𝗠𝗗 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

Dolphin na napadpad sa dalampasigan ng Barangay Simpokan, ligtas

Dolphin na napadpad sa dalampasigan ng Barangay Simpokan, ligtas Magkakatuwang na sinagip ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), Coast Guard District Palawan, mga residente at ng barangay ang isang Rough-Toothed Dolphin na napadpad sa isang dalampasigan sa Barangay Simpokan, lungsod ng Puerto Princesa nitong ika-5 ng Agosto, taong 2024. Natanggap ng team ang continue reading : Dolphin na napadpad sa dalampasigan ng Barangay Simpokan, ligtas

𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

July 31, 2024, Quezon, Palawan – The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) – District Management Division South received a bicycle parking rack from the office of the municipal mayor. This was done through the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO). This initiative is related to Quezon Municipal Ordinance No. 2021-234 promoting the continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

PCSDS DMD-Calamian participates in the creation of FWMC in Culion 

Villa Rizalina, Barangay Baldat, Culion, Palawan- Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)- District Management Division (DMD)- Calamian participated in the coordination meeting organized by the Calamianes Resilience Network (CRN) in creating a Functional Watershed Management Council (FWMC) in furtherance of the watershed conservation in So. Dita, Barangay Malaking Patag. The creation of the Functional continue reading : PCSDS DMD-Calamian participates in the creation of FWMC in Culion 

𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 “𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲” 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚-𝐁𝐚𝐣𝐚, 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥

𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒌 𝑳𝒊𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝑩𝒈𝒚. 𝑷𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂-𝑩𝒂𝒋𝒂, 𝑹𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒍, 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒏– From July 19-21, 2023, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ECAN Education and Extension Division (EEED), in coordination with PCSDS District Management Division (DMD)- South, is currently conducting the “Capability Enhancement Activity” here. To heighten the knowledge and skills of the participants on the continue reading : 𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐌𝐃-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 “𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲” 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚-𝐁𝐚𝐣𝐚, 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥

City Ordinance No. 993 o ang “Single-Use-Plastic and Styrofoam Regulation”

ng City Ordinance No. 993 o ang “Single-Use-Plastic and Styrofoam Regulation” ay ganap na ipinapatupad simula ngayong araw, April 17, 2020, sa lungsod ng Puerto Princesa. Simulan na iwasan gumamit ng mga sumusunod na single-use-plastics:– Plastic Bags– Plastic Utensils– Plastic disposable cups– Plastic Coffee Stirrers– Plastic Straws – – – – – – – – continue reading : City Ordinance No. 993 o ang “Single-Use-Plastic and Styrofoam Regulation”

April is the month of planet Earth and this year marks 50 years since the first celebration in 1970

This year’s theme, “Climate Action” – the enormous challenge – of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable. Even in these uncertain times of the COVID-19, continue reading : April is the month of planet Earth and this year marks 50 years since the first celebration in 1970

World Water Day

This year’s World Water Day is focusing on water and climate change – explores how the two are linked.Water is such a precious commodity that many take for granted. World Water Day is a chance to think about those people and places where water needs are still paramount and seek to work together to find continue reading : World Water Day

International Day of Forests

The theme of the 2020 International Day of Forests celebration is “Forests and Biodiversity”. Forests are home to 80% of all land-based biodiversity. At the same time, they provide critical ecosystem services that affect the global climate, rainfall patterns, and watersheds. The theme of forests and biodiversity is of particular relevance to the implementation of continue reading : International Day of Forests

World Wildlife Day

under the theme “Sustaining all life on Earth”, encompassing all wild animal and plant species as a component of biodiversity, as well as the livelihoods of people, especially those who live closest to the nature. This aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1, 12, 14 and 15, and their wide-ranging commitments on alleviating poverty, ensuring continue reading : World Wildlife Day

Over a ton of giant clams confiscated in Taytay, Palawan

Around a thousand kilos of empty shells of giant clams, locally known as “Taklobo”, were seized by law enforcement authorities, yesterday, in Brgy. Casian, Taytay, Palawan. After receiving reports from an informant, the PCSD Enforcement Team, PNP Taytay, and MAO of LGU Taytay went in a joint operation, around 10 a.m., to confiscate the giant continue reading : Over a ton of giant clams confiscated in Taytay, Palawan

Twenty Philippine pangolins released back into the wild

Twenty live Philippine pangolins, seized from the possession of a local wildlife trafficker in El Nido, were released back to the forests of Palawan Saturday by the PCSD Enforcement Team, PPSRNP, and Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. It was January 25 when the suspect behind this wildlife crime, a 33-year-old man named Wilter Tenorio, continue reading : Twenty Philippine pangolins released back into the wild

Over a thousand crown-of-thorns starfish removed from San Jose MPA in Coron

Volunteers from several environmental organizations have removed a total of 1,188 pieces of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) from the coastal waters of San Jose Marine Protected Area in Coron, Saturday.  The COTS removal was initiated by Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council, following the request of concerned fisherfolks who noticed the alarming number of COTS continue reading : Over a thousand crown-of-thorns starfish removed from San Jose MPA in Coron

PCSDS holds “Batang Palaweno, Batang Makakalikasan” Campaign at Bucana

Living in homes near coastal areas, the lifestyles of most students in Bucana Matahimik High School are deeply intertwined with the ocean. The PCSD Staff took the opportunity to visit their school and bring to them the “Batang Palaweno, Batang Makakalikasan” Campaign. Speakers and Grade 10 students had a discourse on the ecological principles and continue reading : PCSDS holds “Batang Palaweno, Batang Makakalikasan” Campaign at Bucana

PCSDS teaches mangrove identification and assessment to Bucana research students

The PCSD Staff visited Bucana Matahimik High School, Jan. 24, to help Grade 10 student researchers acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed to kick off their studies on mangroves. According to students and teachers, they wanted to focus their research studies on mangroves to help improve their coastal community. Forester Apollo V. Regalo, said continue reading : PCSDS teaches mangrove identification and assessment to Bucana research students

PCSD designates an Acting Executive Director

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) is pleased to announce the designation of its Acting Executive Director, Atty. Adelina Benavente-Villena, effective Jan.13, 2020. Atty. Villena’s designation came after the Council decided to give Director Nelson P. Devanadera sufficient time to prepare for his mandatory retirement on March 30, 2020. PCSD Resolution No. 20-695 continue reading : PCSD designates an Acting Executive Director

Locals of Cleopatra’s Needle watch “Ginto sa Dagta” puppet show on forest conservation

The Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat (CNCH) Technical Working Group (TWG) is teaching communities the values of conservation for CNCH through a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) campaign, which includes puppet shows and other educational and interactive activities. From Dec. 16 to 18, the group began the campaign in a three-day caravan around all seven barangays of continue reading : Locals of Cleopatra’s Needle watch “Ginto sa Dagta” puppet show on forest conservation

PCSD pushes for inter-LGU management of Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range

To provide special protection for the Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range (VAMR), the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSD) is pushing for joint management and governance of the Local Government Units (LGUs) that have jurisdiction over it. VAMR, which has a total land area of 164,789 hectares, straddles 31 barangays in Puerto Princesa City, Aborlan, Narra, continue reading : PCSD pushes for inter-LGU management of Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range

Start of RFF closing season moved to March, PCSD impose stricter conditions for LGUs, traders, catchers

The closing season for reef-fish-for-food (RFF), which was set to take effect yearly from November 1 to March 31, will be moved to March 1 to May 31 every year, but with corresponding stricter conditions for LGUs, traders, and catchers. It can be recalled that PCSD declared last October that it will lift the suspension continue reading : Start of RFF closing season moved to March, PCSD impose stricter conditions for LGUs, traders, catchers

Mga residente ng Balabac, sinabing hirap umiwas sa pag-atake ng buwaya

Sa pagbisita ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) at mga katuwang na ahensya nito sa mga barangay sa Balabac na apektado ng pag-atake ng buwaya, ibinahagi ng mga residente na hirap silang iwasan ang mga insidente sa buwaya dahil sa kakulangan ng mga alternatibong hanapbuhay, tulay sa mga ilog, at patubig sa mga continue reading : Mga residente ng Balabac, sinabing hirap umiwas sa pag-atake ng buwaya

RFF close season, tuluyang ipapatupad ng PCSD

Upang mapanatili ang produksyon ng reef-fish-for-food (RFF) sa karagatan, makapahinga ang mga bahura na tirahan nito, at matugunan ang walang kontrol na pagkuha nito, nagdesisyon na ang Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) noong ika-256 pagpupulong ng konseho na muling ipatupad ang “seasonal control” ng RFF. Matatandaang sinuspinde ang implementasyon ng seasonal control sa RFF continue reading : RFF close season, tuluyang ipapatupad ng PCSD

Six business establishments in Palawan signed agreement to Skip Straws

Six business establishments in Palawan signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with JCI Puerto Princesa Peacock and Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) to eliminate the use of plastic straws, Sunday, at Best Western Plus Ivywall Hotel. The MOA under the project “Skip the Straw, Save a Turtle” states that the contracting parties, mainly continue reading : Six business establishments in Palawan signed agreement to Skip Straws

Rescued pangolins in Cavite, released back in Palawan

Three Philippine pangolins rescued from alleged smugglers in Tagaytay City, Cavite were released by Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Enforcement Team back into the wilderness of Palawan, Monday, at about 9 p.m. Out of the 10 pangolins that were rescued last June 28, the three were the remaining pangolins that survived. The suspects namely continue reading : Rescued pangolins in Cavite, released back in Palawan

DTI, PCSDS hold lectures for greening businesses

About 30 business owners in Palawan attended a series of lecture on complying environmental regulations and increasing productivity through greener options, Friday, at Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Conference Room. The activity called “Productivity through Greening” is a program by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in partnership with PCSD Staff that helps educate continue reading : DTI, PCSDS hold lectures for greening businesses

PCSD Online Permitting System

In line with Republic Act 11032 otherwise known as “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services”, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development in partnership with USAID Protect Wildlife Program launches an online permitting system. As a part of the “BRAIN System” Project, this new application serves as an online gateway for PCSD continue reading : PCSD Online Permitting System

Malampaya Foundation spawns native, biggest giant clam

Malampaya Foundation spawns native, biggest giant clam The first ever in-situ spawning of the Palawan native species of the biggest giant clam, Tridacna gigas, was commenced by Malampaya Foundation (MFI) and partners to help increase its declining population, last June 1 at WPU Hatchery in Binduyan, Puerto Princesa City. University of the Philippines Marine Science continue reading : Malampaya Foundation spawns native, biggest giant clam

Action plan for Balabac’s crocs, initiated

Action plan for Balabac’s crocs, initiated After THREE days of  workshop to resolve the conflict between the  crocodiles and the residents of Balabac, stakeholders were able to determine short and long-term solutions that will be consolidated by Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)into a concrete action plan.             The participatory consultation and planning workshop continue reading : Action plan for Balabac’s crocs, initiated

Over 100 Palawan mynas seized from poacher

Over 100 Palawan mynas seized from poacher About 129 heads of Palawan mynahs were rescued from a poacher during an enforcement operation at around 10 p.m. in Brgy. Bono-bono, Bataraza last April 18.             The mynas, seized from a man named Genesis Palasigue, were stuffed in crammed baskets and cages.             According to the resords, continue reading : Over 100 Palawan mynas seized from poacher

Teachers, to teach environmental education in schools

Teachers, to teach environmental education in schools Thirty-three elementary teachers, principals and supervisors  from DepEd Division of Puerto PrincesaCity were trained to incorporate Environmental Education in their respective subjects.             The training, held last April 29 to April 30, 2019 at Skylight Hotel and Convention Center, refreshed teachers on the ecological principles and the provisions continue reading : Teachers, to teach environmental education in schools

Palawan Knowledge Platform welcomes 3 new members

Palawan Knowledge Platform welcomes 3 new members This April, the Palawan Knowledge Platform (PKP) officially welcomed Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Aquos Foundation, and Fullbright College as its new members.             PKP is the working body of Palawan Knowledge Platform for  Biodiversity and Sustainable  Development (PKPBSD), an online  platform designed by Palawan Council for Sustainable continue reading : Palawan Knowledge Platform welcomes 3 new members

LGUs trained to use new digital tools for Development Planning

LGUs trained to use new digital tools for Development Planning Officers from 13 local government units in Palawan were trained on how to integrate new digital tools in group discussions and decision makings related to the management of natural resources, last April 1 to April 4 at PCSD Conference Room. The new digital tools, namely continue reading : LGUs trained to use new digital tools for Development Planning

PCSDS at Ivy Wall

Tourism officers commit to Sustainable Ecotourism Practices

Tourism officers commit to Sustainable Ecotourism Practices Tourism officers from six local government units in Palawan signed a commitment board to promote sustainable tourism practices, during the Forum on Sustainable Ecotourism Practices to Safeguard Palawan’s Biodiversity last March 11 to March 12 at Best Western Ivywall Hotel, Puerto Princesa City.                 The forum, held by continue reading : Tourism officers commit to Sustainable Ecotourism Practices

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USAID turns over new field gears to PCSDS

USAID turns over new field gears to PCSDS US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission John C. Law, in behalf of United States Agency International Development (USAID) Protect Wildlife, has officially turned over new field gears to Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) and Bantay Palawan Taskforce to assist enforcement teams and environmental frontliners in continue reading : USAID turns over new field gears to PCSDS

Expert says Prioritize Environment to Sustain Tourism

Expert says prioritize environment to sustain tourism Dr. Corazon Sinha, senior lecturer at Tourism and Heritage Studies of Western Sydney University, reminded tourism officers in Palawan to prioritize environmental component in tourism to attain sustainability, during the Forum on Sustainable Ecotourism Practices to Safeguard Palawan Biodiversity last March 11 at Best Western Plus Ivy Wall continue reading : Expert says Prioritize Environment to Sustain Tourism

Assessment team enters the west mouth of Ille Cave

Assessment team recommends reclassification of Ille Cave

Assessment team recommends reclassification of Ille Cave Assessment team of Ille Cave in El Nido, Palawan recommended the reclassification of the cave from Class I to Class II, which proves that selected portions of the cave can be opened for experienced cavers or guided educational tours. PCSD Resolution No. 15-522, passed in 2015, enlisted Ille continue reading : Assessment team recommends reclassification of Ille Cave

Wildlife Poaching: Apprehended

Wildlife Poaching: Apprehended July 28, 2018 – a truck carrying frozen and preserved wildlife was intercepted and its driver apprehended by the combined elements of the Philippine National Police and Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Community Environment and Natural Resources Office – PPC at the checkpoint station located in Barangay Sta. Lourdes, Puerto continue reading : Wildlife Poaching: Apprehended

PRESS RELEASE: 4th National Conference on Sustainable Development & 5th Palawan Research Symposium

4th National Conference on Sustainable Development & 5th Palawan Research Symposium With the theme, “Sustaining the Future: The Hindsight, Insight and Foresight of Research and Innovations” the 4th National Conference on Sustainable Development & 5th Palawan Research Symposium shall be held on the 26th to 27th of July 2018 at the City State Asturias Hotel, continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: 4th National Conference on Sustainable Development & 5th Palawan Research Symposium

Philippine Biosphere Reserve Network (PhilBRnet) Launched

The Philippine Biosphere Reserve Network (PhilBRnet) was successfully launched on 20 June 2018 at the Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan through signing of commitment/agreement between the three representatives of Biosphere Reserves (BR): Albay, Puerto Galera and Palawan, and UNESCO National Commission representatives. Deputy Executive Director III Linday Barientos representedthe UNESCO-Philippines, MENRO Joan continue reading : Philippine Biosphere Reserve Network (PhilBRnet) Launched

HIGHLIGHTS: 4th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Panel

Last June 19, 2018 at the Citystate Asturias Hotel, the Scientific Advisory Panel held its 4th meeting which tackled the following issues: ECAN Delineation, Tourism Policy, Sustainability of Freshwater and the Abalone and Sea Cucumber exploitation. To urgently develop and implement a mechanism to protect and manage threatened species and ecosystem types in lower elevation continue reading : HIGHLIGHTS: 4th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Panel

New USAID project in Palawan to improve fisheries management in Calamianes

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) will soon have a new partner to help improve fisheries management in the Calamianes Island Group. Last June 18, Nygiel Armada, Chief of Party of USAID’s Fish Right Program, presented during the PCSD council meeting held at Asturias Hotel the new project’s objectives and proposed strategies to continue reading : New USAID project in Palawan to improve fisheries management in Calamianes

4th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Panel

4TH Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting 4th Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting happening now. The PCSD – Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) is convening for the 4th time today, June 19, 2018, to tackle five (5) environmental and sustainability policy issues affecting Palawan. Said panel is composed of some of the country’s top-notch environmental scientists that will give continue reading : 4th Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Panel

PCSD and its Staff recognized by the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines for its role in the management of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve

  In a letter by the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines Secretary General Lila Ramos Shahani, CESE, recognized the PCSD and its staff for its untiring efforts in ensuring the Palawan Biosphere Reserve continuously serve as a model BR in the country and in the global network of biosphere reserves under UNESCO’s MAB programs. continue reading : PCSD and its Staff recognized by the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines for its role in the management of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity this May 22, 2018. he United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity”.The theme was chosen to mark the continue reading : Palawan Council for Sustainable Development celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts Extended

Deadline for submission of Abstracts EXTENDED! For inquiries regarding the 4th National Conference on Sustainable Development and 5th Palawan Research Symposium, send us a message or email us at pcsdresearch@gmail.com You can also visit us at the PCSD Office, Sports Complex Road, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (Land line: 048-434-4235)

Orientation Workshop on Zero Carbon and Green Building Policy Program of Activities

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff through its Training Institute will be having an activity in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Palawan and Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR), an initiative of GrAT funded by the European Union’s SwitchAsia Programme which aims to minimize carbon footprints and promote efficient consumption of energy. The Province of continue reading : Orientation Workshop on Zero Carbon and Green Building Policy Program of Activities

PCSD to join the Earth Hour celebration

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development joins the annual Earth Hour. This Earth Hour, shine a light on climate action. Switch off your light and switch on your social power at earthhour.org. Use the official hashtags #EarthHour and #Connect2Earth when you share your Earth Hour stories on social media platforms. It’s time to take action and give back to the continue reading : PCSD to join the Earth Hour celebration

MOA for the Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management Programme, Signed

March 12, 2018 – a Memorandum of Agreement for the Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management Programme for the Northern Part of the Province of Palawan was signed between the Provincial Government of Palawan, the Malampaya Foundation Inc., and the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development. The signed MOA serves as a renewal of the same continue reading : MOA for the Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management Programme, Signed

PCSD supports PWRCC in the celebration of the Crocodile Conservation Week

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development supports the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center in the celebration of the “Crocodile Conservation Week”, March 6-11, 2018 with the theme “Forever ang Buhay-Ilang kung Pangangalagaan”. The crocodiles in Palawan, despite their fearsome facade, are facing a crisis in their own natural habitat. As the depletion of mangrove continue reading : PCSD supports PWRCC in the celebration of the Crocodile Conservation Week

PCSD joins the 2018 National Women’s Month Celebration

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development joins the 2018 National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women”. ELEMENTS OF THE THEME • We stands for Women’ Empowerment – empowering women enables them to confidently and meaningfully engage with appropriate institutions to ensure that they contribute to and benefit from development continue reading : PCSD joins the 2018 National Women’s Month Celebration

PCSD Celebrates World Wildlife Day 2018

WORLD WILDLIFE DAY MARCH 3 is World Wildlife Day! World Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2018 under the theme “Big cats: predators under threat”. Big cats are among the most widely recognized and admired animals across the globe. However, today these charismatic predators are facing many and varied threats, which are mostly caused by human activities. continue reading : PCSD Celebrates World Wildlife Day 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Zero Carbon Resorts Project National Policy Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Tourism Sector

PRESS RELEASE Zero Carbon Resorts Project National Policy Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Tourism Sector  A national policy forum on Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR) will be held on February 7, 2018 at the New World Hotel, Manila, being organized the the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff-Zero Carbon Resorts Project, and the continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: Zero Carbon Resorts Project National Policy Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Tourism Sector

ZCR, DOT launches ANAHAW

The Center for Appropriate Technology (GrAT) through its Zero Carbon Resorts for Sustainable Tourism Project together with the Department of Tourism launches the ANAHAW-Philippine Sustainable Tourism Certification to mainstream sustainable tourism and energy efficient operations in the tourism sector in the country today, January 31, 2018. ANAHAW is a certification system for tourism establishments, which focuses continue reading : ZCR, DOT launches ANAHAW

New Wildlife Enforcement Officers, Deputized

Twenty newly deputized Wildlife Enforcement Officers took oath in the presence of Vice Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates, Vice Chairman of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development last November 13, 2017 during the 238th regular meeting of the PCSD at the PCSD Building, Puerto Princesa City. Out of the twenty five personnel who participated and continue reading : New Wildlife Enforcement Officers, Deputized

PCSDS Coastal Marine specialists gain insights from China’s mariculture

Three Coastal-Marine specialists of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff joined other Philippine delegates in a visit to the mariculture province of Guangdong, China on January 9-14. The representatives from the PCSDS were the following: John Francisco M. Pontillas, PCSDS Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN) Coastal Marine Supervisor; Glenda M. Cadigal, PCSDS ECAN Coastal continue reading : PCSDS Coastal Marine specialists gain insights from China’s mariculture

Inclusion of livelihood projects, social entrep into PCSDS activities mulled

Consistent with the plan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) as a DENR-attached agency is mulling over the integration of livelihood projects and social entrepreneurship into its activities. This was shared by PCSDS Planning Officer Designate Ryan Fuentes following his attendance, along with PCSDS continue reading : Inclusion of livelihood projects, social entrep into PCSDS activities mulled

PCSDS ensures integration of ECAN into Busuanga’s CLUP

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Busuanga is in the process of updating their Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) with the assistance of graduate students from the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP). This is in consonance with the Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code that mandates continue reading : PCSDS ensures integration of ECAN into Busuanga’s CLUP

Support reef conservation, PCSD chair tells RFF industry

Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez has urged reef-fish-for-food (RFF) stakeholders to join the law enforcement authorities in their continuing crackdown on illegal fishing that destroys coral reefs and imperils the sustainability of their industry. Alvarez made the call on January 17, during the implementation review on the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Administrative Order No. 5 continue reading : Support reef conservation, PCSD chair tells RFF industry

Roxas ECAN Resource Management Plan affirmed

The Roxas ECAN Board endorses its’ ECAN Resource Management Plan during its meeting last September 13, 2016, at the DMO Meeting area, Roxas, Palawan. Mr. Ryan Fuentes, Head of the ECAN Planning Division of PCSDS presented the Plan before the Board. This will be endorsed to Sangguniang Bayan for approval. The Resource Plan contains the continue reading : Roxas ECAN Resource Management Plan affirmed

CLOSED SEASON, TAPOS NA!

Open season ipatutupad simula Setyembre 1 Nagtapos na nitong Myerkules, Agosto 31 ang closed season para sa reef-fish-for-food (RFF) sa Palawan, bilang bahagi ng implementasyon ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Revised Admin Order No. 5, S. 2014. Pinasalamatan ni PCSD Executive Director Nelson P. Devanadera ang lahat ng sumuporta sa naturang polisiya dahil continue reading : CLOSED SEASON, TAPOS NA!

PCSDS nagsasagawa ng Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Survey sa buong Palawan

Kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ng Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) Survey upang malaman ang pulso ng mga Palawenyo hinggil sa likas-yaman at kalikasan ng lalawigan. Katuwang ang 92 enumerators, nasa 15,000 survey forms ang ipinimahagi sa mga respondents sa 22 bayan ng lalawigan at lungsod ng Puerto Princesa. Sa pamamagitan nito, makakauha continue reading : PCSDS nagsasagawa ng Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Survey sa buong Palawan

Highest protection for Philippine Pangolin sought

A proposal for the up listing of Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis) from Appendix II to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was presented recently by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) at a CITES meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 1-5. continue reading : Highest protection for Philippine Pangolin sought

PCSDS, patuloy ang info campaign ukol sa open-closed season ng RFF

Ni Maria Janelle Rebusada Sa tulong ng mga opisyal ng iba’t-ibang purok, sitio at barangay sa lungsod ng Puerto Princesa, patuloy na isinagawa ng Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) ang pagpapalaganap ng kaalaman patungkol sa iniimplimentang seasonal control sa panghuhuli, pagbebenta, pag-culture at pag transport ng mga buhay-buhay o reef-fish-for-food (RFF), alinsunod sa continue reading : PCSDS, patuloy ang info campaign ukol sa open-closed season ng RFF

5 apprehended for violating ‘closed season’ of reef-fish-for-food policy

Five individuals were apprehended in Brooke’s Point town on Wednesday, July 6 for possessing hundreds of live and fresh Suno even during the implementation of closed season for the catching of reef-fish-for-food (RFF) in Palawan. Caught off guard around 8:47 p.m. at Barangay Oring-oring were FBca ASNA-1 Boat Captain Julhari Hamdain and his crew members, continue reading : 5 apprehended for violating ‘closed season’ of reef-fish-for-food policy

Saving the Almaciga Tree, Saving the Future of Palawan’s Batak tribe

It is an ordinary day to wake up with the comfort of nature for the Batak community living at Sitio Kalakwasan, Bgy. Tanabag in northern outskirts of Puerto Princesa City. But on Monday, June 6 they considered it momentous as it was the day they all started to work hand-in-hand to breathe new life into continue reading : Saving the Almaciga Tree, Saving the Future of Palawan’s Batak tribe

Conference on Palawan’s Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range set on April 22

A conference that will tackle the ecological and socio-economic value of and effective management framework for Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range (VAMR) will be conducted on April 22 at the Western Philippines University (WPU) in Aborlan town. The conference aims to: (1) present the status of VAMR and draw feedback from stakeholders; (2) identify key threats and continue reading : Conference on Palawan’s Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range set on April 22

ED Devanadera attends 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Peru

Nelson P. Devanadera, Executive Director of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), represented Palawan BR, Philippines to the 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) in Lima, Peru on March 14-18. Devanadera was also invited to present during the parallel workshop on tourism and highlight Palawan BR as an example of sustainable tourism continue reading : ED Devanadera attends 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Peru

Nearly 500 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark recovered in Bataraza

Nearly 500 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark were recovered by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Enforcement Team just this March 2016 in the southern town of Bataraza, Palawan. On March 15, the PCSD Enforcement Team recovered a total of 234 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark in a temporary stock area at Sitio Sayab, continue reading : Nearly 500 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark recovered in Bataraza

Villena attends Wildlife Trafficking Investigation Course in Bangkok

Atty. Adelina B. Villena, Director for Operations of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), attended a Wildlife Trafficking Investigation Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Bangkok, Thailand last February 29 to March 11. Villena was selected by the United States (US) Embassy in Manila to attend the said course which continue reading : Villena attends Wildlife Trafficking Investigation Course in Bangkok

Alvarez to DOE: Rush approval of renewable energy projects in Palawan

Palawan Governor Jose C. Alvarez appealed to the Department of Energy (DOE) to fast-track the approval of the applications for renewable energy (RE) projects in the province, and also to immediately cancel service contracts that are non-compliant to give other renewable companies the chance to apply. Alvarez made his appeal known before the representative of continue reading : Alvarez to DOE: Rush approval of renewable energy projects in Palawan

PPSRNP, City ENRO join Palawan Knowledge Platform

The Palawan Knowledge Platform (PKP) for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development – a multi-agency sharing mechanism that endeavors to facilitate, coordinate, maintain, improve and enhance biological and socio-economic data and information in the province of Palawan – welcomes its newest members, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) and the City Environment and Natural Resources continue reading : PPSRNP, City ENRO join Palawan Knowledge Platform

Over 1,000 board feet of assorted lumber seized in Bataraza

About 1,021 board feet of assorted lumber without any permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) were confiscated by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Enforcement Team on Monday, March 14 in Barangay Puring, Bataraza, Southern Palawan. The confiscated lumber was caught in the possession of illegal logging suspects Arthur Simpliciano, continue reading : Over 1,000 board feet of assorted lumber seized in Bataraza

400 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark recovered in Bataraza

About 400 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark were recovered by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Enforcement Team in a temporary stock area at Sitio Sayab, Brgy. Tagnato, Bataraza, Palawan at around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15. Surveillance revealed these tanbark sacks are regularly shipped out to Malaysia by different groups in Southern Palawan, continue reading : 400 sacks of abandoned mangrove tanbark recovered in Bataraza

World Pangolin Day 2016: Efforts to protect Palawan pangolin continue

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), the implementing arm of multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary body PCSD, continuously pursuing its initiatives to protect the Palawan-endemic Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis), which faces very high risk of extinction due to illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn farming. In an effort to continue reading : World Pangolin Day 2016: Efforts to protect Palawan pangolin continue