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 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
Balabac plans to save Pilandok During the same planning and consultation workshop to resolve human-crocodile conflict in Balabac last April 22 to 24, participants also gathered as a community to discuss the ways they can commit to halt the population decline of Balabac Mouse Deer or popularly known as Pilandok. Pilandok is endemic in continue reading : Balabac plans to save Pilandok
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
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
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
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