Who we are

The Council

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development is mandated by RA 7611 or the SEP law to govern, implement, and provide a policy direction of the Strategic Environmental Plan. The PCSD works under the Office of the President. In order to implement the provisions of the SEP law, the Council is vested the following powers and functions:

(1) Formulate plans and policies as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the SEP law;

(2) Coordinate with the local governments to ensure that the plans, programs and projects of PCSD are aligned with the plans, programs and policies of the SEP;

(3) Call on any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Government, and on private entities and organizations for cooperation and assistance in the performance of its functions;

(4) Arrange, negotiate for, and accept donations, grants, gifts, loans, and other fundings from domestic and foreign sources to carry out the activities and purposes of the SEP;

(5) Recommend to the Congress of the Philippines such matters that may require legislation in support of the objectives of the SEP;

(6) Delegate any or all of its powers and functions to its support staffs, as hereinafter provided, except those which by provisions of law cannot be delegated;

(7) Establish policies and guidelines for employment on the basis of merit, technical competence and moral character and prescribe a compensation and staffing pattern;

(8) Adopt, amend and rescind such rules and regulations and impose penalties therefore for the effective implementation of the SEP and the other provisions of this Act;

(9) Enforce the provisions of this Act and other existing laws, rules and regulations similar to or complementary with this Act;

(10) Perform related functions which shall promote the development, conservation, management, protection, and utilization of the natural resources of Palawan; and

(11) Perform such other powers and functions as may be necessary in carrying out its functions, powers, and the provisions of this Act.

The Council is composed of the following members:

– Members of the House of Representatives representing the Province of Palawan;

– the Deputy Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority;

– the Undersecretary of Environment and Natural Resources;

– the Undersecretary for Special Concerns of the Department of Agriculture;

– the Governor of Palawan;

– the Mayor of Puerto Princesa City;

– the President of the Mayor’s League of Palawan;

– the President of the Provincial Chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay;

– the Executive Director of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff

The other members of the Council are:

– the Commanding General of the Western Command-AFP;

– A representative from the Department of Tourism duly designated by the Secretary;

– A representative from the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) duly designated by the Commission

– A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan so designated by the Sanggunian;

– A representative from non-government organizations with environment as its main concern;

– A representative from the private sector;

– The PNP Provincial Director

The PCSD

Through the years, the PCSD was guided by prominent executives, enabling the organization to evolve into a stronger and sharper foundation for Palawan’s exceptional social and environmental management practices. Over the history of the PCSD’s 29 years of existence in Palawan, the following leaders served as its significant foundations.

2024

Chairman	Gov. Victorino Dennis M. Socrates, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Ferdinand P. Zaballa, President of Liga ng mga Barangay
Secretary	Atty. Teodoro Jose S. Matta, MNSA, PCSDS
Members	Usec. Carlos Bernardo O. Abad-Santos, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Mayor. Amy R. Alvarez President, Mayor’s League ____, Private Sector Mayor. Lucilo R. Bayron, City Government of Puerto Princesa ____, Non – Government Organization (NGO) Atty. Jansen I. Jontila, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Usec. Juan Miguel T. Cuna, Department of Environment on Natural Resources (DENR) VADM ALFONSO F TORRES JR PN, Commander, Western Command ____, DOJ – Provincial Prosecutor of Palawan ____, IBP Palawan Chapter ____, Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Council (PAFC) ____, Palawan Tourism Council Inc. Mr. Eleutherius L. Edualino, PPPAHEI ____, Department of Agriculture (Vacant – No representative yet)

2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Atty. Adelina B. Benavente – Villena – PCSDS
Members	Hon. Ferdinand P. Zaballa – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Atty. Jansen Jontila – NGO Representative VADM Rene V Medina – WESCOM Commander Mr. Bobby L. Castro Private Sector Representative USec. Rodolfo C. Garcia – DENR USec. Adoracion M. Navarro – NEDA USec. Ariel T. Cayanan – DA Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron – City MAyor, Puerto Princesa City Hon. AMy Alvarez – President, League of Municipalities

2019

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Hon. Ferdinand D. Zaballa – President, Liga ng mga Barangay DDG Adoracion M. Navarro – NEDA Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron – City Mayor, Puerto Princesa City USec. Ariel T. Cayanan – DA Hon. Amy Alvarez – President, League of Municipalities

2018

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities BM Dennis M. Sabando – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Atty. Jansen I. Jontilla – NGO Representative Mr.. Bobby L. Castro – Representative, Business Sector USec. Ariel T. Cayanan – Undersecretary, DA LTGEN Rozzano D Briguez AFP – Commander, WESCOM DDG Adoracion M. Navarro – NEDA USec Rodolfo C. Garcia – DENR Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City

2017

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – PCSD Executive Director
Members	Deputy Director General Adoracion M. Navarro – NEDA Usec. Ariel T. Cayanan – DA Hon. Lucena D. Demaala , President – League of Municipalities Hon. Lucilo R. Bayron, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City LTGEN Raul L Del Rosario, Commander – WESCOM Usec. Marlo D. Mendoza, DENR Mr. Dennis M. Sabando, President – Liga ng mga Barangay Atty. Leonor T. Oralde-Quintayo, Chairperson – NCIP Atty. Jansen Jontilla, NGO Representative Mr. Bobby Castro, Private Sector Representative

2016

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Victorino Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSD
Members	USec. Marlo D. Mendoza – DENR DDG Adoracion M. Navarro – NEDA Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – League of Municipalities Mr. Bobby Castro – Private Sector Representative Atty. Jansen Jontila – NGO Representative VADM Ronald Joseph M. Mercado – Commander,WESCOM Atty. Leonor T. Oralde-Quintayo – NCIP Hon. Lucilo R. Bayron – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City Mr. Dennis M. Sabando – President, Liga ng mga Barangay

2015

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	DDG Margarita R. Songco – NEDA USec Manuel D. Gerochi _DENR ASec Edilberto M. De Luna – DA Hji. Abraham M. Ibba – Liga ng mga Barangay Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Elivera – NGO Representative Hon. Lucilo R. Bayron – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City Hon. Lucena D. Demaaala – League of Municipalities RADM Alexander S Lopez AFP – Commander, WESCOM

2014

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Asec. Edilberto M. De Luna- DA USec. Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Mr. Alexander N. Onghocgan – Business Sector/PCCI Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Elivera – NGO Representative Hji. Abraham M. Ibba – Liga ng mga Barangay RADM Alexander S. Lopez AFP – Commander WESCOM DDG Margarita R. Songco – NEDA Hon. Lucilo R. Bayron, Puerto Princesa City

2013

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	USec Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR DDG Margarita R. Songco – NEDA Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron – Mayor Puerto Princesa City Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – League of Municipalities Hon. Ramon A. Zabala – Liga ng mga Barangay LTGEN Rustico O Guerrero AFP – Commander, WESCOM PS/Supt Atanacio T Macalan Jr – PNP Provincial Director USec Edilberto M. De Luna – D

2014

Chairman	Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Vice Gov. Dennis M. Socrates – Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Secretary	Dir. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	USec Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR DDG Margarita R. Songco – NEDA Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron – Mayor Puerto Princesa City Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – League of Municipalities Hon. Ramon A. Zabala – Liga ng mga Barangay LTGEN Rustico O Guerrero AFP – Commander, WESCOM PS/Supt Atanacio T Macalan Jr – PNP Provincial Director USec Edilberto M. De Luna – D

2011

Chairman	Gov. Abraham Kahlil V. Mitra – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon, Co-author of RA 7611
Secretary	Dir. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Hon. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – past PCSD Chairperson Hon. Vicente A. Sandoval – past PCSD Chairperson USec. Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR USec. Edilberto M. De Luna – DA Hon. Ramon A. Zabala – President, Liga ng mga Barangay P/S Supt Reynaldo B Jagmis – PNP Comm. Joseph Rostum O Pena – NAVFORWEST Mr. Rey M. Rafols -Business Sector/PCCI Representative Comm. Dionesia O. Banua – NCIP Atty. Nesario G. Awat – NGO Representative Hon. Mario T. Reyes – President, League of Municipalities Vice Gov. Clara E. Reyes – Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City MGEN Juancho M Sabban AFP – Commander, WESCOM Sec. Cayetano W. Paderannga – NEDA Pros. Alen Ross B. Rodriguez – Office of the Provincial Prosecutor

2010

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon
Secretary	Mr. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – past PCSD Chairperson Hon. Vicente A. Sandoval – past PCSD Chairperson Hon. Clara E. Reyes – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Usec. Jeremias L. Dolino – DENR Mr. Rey M. Rafols – Business Sector PS/Supt Aurelio C Trampe – PNP Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Pros. Alen Ross B. Rodriguez – DOJ – Provincial Prosecution Office Atty. Eugenio K. Insigne – NCIP Representative Engr. Armando R. Lustre – Business Sector Representative PS/Supt Dennis J. Pena – Provincial Director, Palawan Police Provincial Office VADM Commodore Ruperto Rico C Borromeo, AFP – WESCOM USec. Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR USec. Phineas Alburo – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Ms. Ma. Cleofe P. Bernardino – NGO Representative Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras- DA Ms. Christina V. Matta – Palawan Tourism Council

2009

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2008

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Secretary	Mr. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Cong. Antonio C. Alvarez – Palawan Representative, 1st District Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Pros. Alen Ross B. Rodriguez – DOJ – Provincial Prosecution Office Atty. Eugenio K. Insigne – NCIP Representative Engr. Armando R. Lustre – Business Sector Representative PS/Supt Dennis J. Pena – Provincial Director, Palawan Police Provincial Office VADM Commodore Ruperto Rico C Borromeo, AFP – WESCOM USec. Manuel D. Gerochi – DENR USec. Phineas Alburo – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Ms. Ma. Cleofe P. Bernardino – NGO Representative Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras- DA Ms. Christina V. Matta – Palawan Tourism Council

2007

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Secretary	Mr. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Cong. Antonio C. Alvarez – Palawan Representative, 1st District Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Comm. Lagtum Pasag – NCIP Representative Ms. Virginia T. Gapuz – Business Sector Representative PS/Supt Dennis J. Pena – Provincial Director, Palawan Police Provincial Office VADM Tirso R. Danga, AFP – WESCOM USec. Francisco S. Bravo – DENR Hon. Eduardo A. Jarque – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Rev. Fr. Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras- DA Mr. Placido Noel C. Matta – Palawan Tourism Council

2006

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Secretary	Secretary: Mr. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Cong. Antonio C. Alvarez – Palawan Representative, 1st District Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Comm. Lagtum Pasag – NCIP Representative Ms. Virginia T. Gapuz – Business Sector Representative PS/Supt Dennis J. Pena – Provincial Director, Palawan Police Provincial Office VADM Tirso R. Danga, AFP – WESCOM USec. Francisco S. Bravo – DENR Hon. Eduardo A. Jarque – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Rev. Fr. Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras- DA

2005

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Cong. Antonio C. Alvarez – Palawan Representative, 1st District Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities Atty. Lagtum Pasag – NCIP Representative Atty. Vicente Tan – Business Sector Representative PS/Supt Elpidio Z De Asis – Provincial Director, Palawan Police Provincial Office VADM Ruben G. Domingo, AFP – WESCOM USec. Ramon B. Paje – DENR USec. Evelyn B. Pantig – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Rev. Fr. Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Cesar M. Drilon – DA

2004

Chairman	Cong. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan Representative, 2nd District
Vice-Chairman	Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan
Secretary	Dir. Nelson P. Devanadera – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Cong. Antonio C. Alvarez – Palawan Representative, 1st District Sec. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Office of the President Hon. David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – President, League of Municipalities VADM Ruben G. Domingo, AFP – WESCOM USec. Ramon B. Paje – DENR USec. EVelyn B. Pantig – DOT Hon. Evelyn Rodriguez – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Rev. Fr. Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Sec. Vicente S. Perez – DOE Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City Col. Dominador C. Flores – PNP Region IV – MIMAROPA DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec. Cesar M. Drilon – DA Mr. Angel Antic – Business Sector

2003

Chairman	Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval – Palawan 1st District Representative
Vice-Chairman	Rep. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan 2nd District Representative
Secretary	Dir. Winston G. Arzaga – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Gov. Gov. Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Vice Gov David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan USec Renato A. De Rueda – DENR DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA Hon. Lucena D. Demaala – Acting President, League of Municipalities Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag – SEMP-NP VADM Ruben G Domingo AFP – WESCOM Rev. Father Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Hon. Alfredo E. Abueg Jr – Office of teh President Hon. Mario Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan USec. Caesar M. Drilon – DA Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City

2002

Chairman	Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval – Palawan 1st District Representative
Vice-Chairman	Rep. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Palawan 2nd District Representative
Secretary	Mr. Romeo B. Dorado – OIC-Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Gov. Joel T. Reyes – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Vice Gov David A. Ponce de Leon – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan USec Demetrio L. Ignacio – DENR DDG Augusto B. Santos – NEDA USec Evelyn B. Pantig – DOT Hon. Joel Bito-onon – President, Liga ng mga Barangay USec. Caesar M. Drilon – DA Hon. Alberto G. Enriquez – President, League of Municipalities P/Supt Michael A. Garraez – PNP Rev. Father Armando Limsa – NGO Representative Mr. Bobby Castro – Business Sector Representative Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag – SEMP-NP Hon. Dennis V. Socrates – City Mayor, PPC

2001

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2000

Chairman	Deputy Speaker Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Palawan 2nd District Representative
Vice-Chairman	Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval – Palawan 1st District Representative
Secretary	Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan USec Roseller Dela Pena – DENR Hon. Joel Bito-onon – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Mr. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Public Sector Representative Mr. Rey Rafols – Business Sector representative Hon. Ali Montaha Babao – SPCPD Representative ADG Nestor Mijares IV – NEDA USec. Caesar M. Drilon – DA Hon. Myrna O. Lacanilao – President, League of Municipalities

1999

Chairman	Deputy Speaker Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Palawan 2nd District Representative
Vice-Chairman	Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval – Palawan 1st District Representative
Secretary	Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan USec Roseller Dela Pena – DENR Hon. Joel Bito-onon – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Mr. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra – Public Sector Representative DDG Nestor Mijares IV – NEDA USec. Caesar M. Drilon – DA Hon. Myrna O. Lacanilao – President, League of Municipalities

1998

Chairman	Deputy Speaker Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr. – Palawan 2nd District Representative
Vice-Chairman	Rep. Vicente A. Sandoval – Palawan 1st District Representative
Secretary	Atty. Joselito C. Alisuag – Executive Director, PCSDS
Members	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates – Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes – Vice Governor, Provincial Government of Palawan MAJGEN Ponciano S. Millena – Atty. Grizelda Mayo-Anda Mr. Rey M. Rafols Hon. Ali Montaha Babao Hon. Joel Bito-onon – President, Liga ng mga Barangay Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn – Mayor, Puerto Princesa City DDG Isagani B. Valdellon – NEDA Hon. Myrna O. Lacanilao – President, League of Municipalities Hon. Cesar M. Drilon – DA USec. Orestes R. Ricaforte Hon. Elmer S. Mercado

1997

Chairman	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Cong. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr., 2nd Congressional District – Palawan
Secretary	Arthur R. Ventura, PCSD Executive Director
Members	Cong. Vicente A. Sandoval, 1st Congressional District – Palawan Usec. Rolleo L. Ignacio, Department of Agriculture Deputy Director General Anicento M. Sobrepena, NEDA USec. Delfin J. Ganapin, Jr., DENR Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City Kgd. Elegio F. Quejano, Jr., Mr. Vic Milan, Rev. Fr. Armando R. Limsa, Representative – Tribal Affairs MAJ Carlos F Tanega, Commander – WESCOM Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes, Sangguniang Panlalawigan MAJ Crispiniano G Acosta, Jr.,

1996

Chairman	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Cong. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr., 2nd Congressional District – Palawan
Secretary	Arthur R. Ventura, PCSD Executive Director
Members	Cong. Vicente A. Sandoval, 1st Congressional District – Palawan Usec. Rolleo L. Ignacio, Department of Agriculture Hon. Isagani O. Valdellon, NEDA USec. Delfin J. Ganapin, Jr., DENR Mr. Vic Milan, Kgd. Elegio F. Quejano, Hon. Alberto G. Enriquez, Jr., Rev. Fr. Armando R. Limsa, Representative – Tribal Affairs MAJ Crispiniano G Acosta MAJGEN Carlos F Tanega, Commander – WESCOM Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes, Sangguniang Panlalawigan

1995

Chairman	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Cong. David A. Ponce de Leon, 1st Congressional District – Palawan
Secretary	Arthur R. Ventura, PCSD Executive Director
Members	Cong. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr., 2nd Congressional District – Palawan Usec. Jomari D. Gerochi, Department of Agriculture Deputy Director General Anicento M. Sobrepena, NEDA USec. Ricardo Umali, DENR Hon. Wenceslao de las Alas, President – League of Municipal Mayors Kgd. Elegio F. Quejano, Jr., Atty. Teodoro Q. Pena, Mr. Vic Milan, Rev. Fr. Armando R. Limsa, Representative – Tribal Affairs MAJ Carlos F Tanega, Commander – WESCOM Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes, Sangguniang Panlalawigan MAJ Crispiniano G Acosta, Jr.

1994

Chairman	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates, Provincial Government of Palawan
Vice-Chairman	Cong. David A. Ponce de Leon, 1st Congressional District – Palawan
Secretary	Arthur R. Ventura, PCSD Executive Director
Members	Cong. Alfredo E. Abueg, Jr., 2nd Congressional District – Palawan Usec. Jomari D. Gerochi, Department of Agriculture Deputy Director General Anicento M. Sobrepena, NEDA USec. Ricardo Umali, DENR Hon. Wenceslao de las Alas, President – League of Municipal Mayors Kgd. Rodolfo C. Flordeliza, Mr. Vic Milan, Atty. Teodoro Q. Pena Rev. Fr. Armando R. Limsa, Representative – Tribal Affairs BGEN Carlos Tanega Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor – Puerto Princesa City Vice Gov. Joel T. Reyes, Sangguniang Panlalawigan

1993

Chairman	Gov. Salvador P. Socrates
Vice-Chairman
Secretary	Roland F. Rodriguez
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1992

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Functions, Sec 19, RA7611

PCSD COMMITTEES, and their functions

The Staff

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Staff (PCSDS) is the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development’s (PCSD) regular professional staff, and it provides the machinery to coordinate policy and functions, implement programs, and organize services as required by the Council in the governance, implementation, and policy direction of the Palawan Strategic Environmental Plan.

The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) is the Council’s regular professional support staff that coordinates policy and functions, implements programs, and provides other services as needed by the Council in carrying out its functions. The PCSDS is independent of any other government department or agency other than the Council established.

The PCSD Staff is composed of eight divisions that work under the supervision of the Executive Director. These are:

(1) ECAN Monitoring and Evaluation Division

(2) ECAN Policy Research and Planning Division

(3) ECAN Zones Management and Enforcement Division

(4) ECAN Education and Extension Division, and

(5) three (3) District Management Offices (DMD Calamian, DMD North, DMD South Central)

What we do

The PCSD and its staff are working to put the Palawan ECAN Management Program into action in line with the SEP’s philosophy and strategy.

The PCSD is mandated to implement all authority granted to it by the law, the Amended Rules and Regulations, and any other authorities essential or auxiliary to the achievement of its purposes and functions under the SEP Law. The Council is also responsible for enacting the rules, regulations, and issuances required to carry out its mission, goals, strategies, plans, and programs, as well as imposing penalties to ensure compliance. The Council is also in charge of integrating and aligning the goals and activities of local government units with the SEP.

The Council is also in charge of approving, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of all of the Council’s plans and programs, such as comprehensive action plans, systems, and processes required to carry out the SEP through related activities such as the preservation of Palawan culture, the development, conservation, management, protection, and utilization of Palawan’s natural resources, the enforcement of rules and regulations, and the imposition of penalties.

Our accomplishments

The PCSD and the PCSDS focused their activities on the following areas:

❖RULE SETTING AND GOVERNANCE. This includes the crafting of policies for the environment and sustainable development, as well as approval of the Local Government Unit’s (LGU) Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), engagement of additional Wildlife Enforcement Officers (WEOs), and Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units (WTMUs).

❖ BEHAVIOUR CHANGE. The continuing efforts towards a more caring citizenry for the environment while aspiring for an inclusive development targeted our people through innovative and creative efforts and strategies. We took advantage of the social media and the support of our partners, especially the local government units, the civil society and the private sector.

❖ SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS. The ECAN Zoning Maps, as the main strategy to implement the SEP on the road to sustainable development, are being updated in collaboration with partner LGUs to be more environmentally, economically, and socially relevant.

❖ KNOWLEDGE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT. The PCSDS and partners carry on their efforts to better understand our environment through scientific research and seek innovative solutions for better sustainable development decisions and actions.

❖ PARTNER ENGAGEMENT. Key to attaining success in the implementation of PCSD mandates is working together as a community of practice to strengthen sustainable development governance in the province. Partnerships are continuously being established and pursued with entities based within the province, at the national and international area of cooperation.