I.

Shell Foundation’s work in Palawan

 PSFI
o Social arm of Shell companies in the Philippines since 1982
o Pioneer in pursuing best practice projects that respond to needs of Shell worksites and host
communities
o Managing various social development programs
o Vision: An organisation sustaining its initiatives in enabling the disadvantaged to become
productive and responsible members of Philippine society and in helping strengthen
community systems thus contributing to the country’s sustainable development, at all
times, upholding the Shell core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.
o Mission: Guided by its vision, PSFI implements programmes designed to build capacities to
promote self-reliance, and develop the potentials of its beneficiaries, both individuals and
communities.
 “Monitoring Climate Change and Developing a Public Constituency that Supports Adaptation: A
Private-Public Partnership.”
o Partnership with Tubbataha Management Office (TMO)
o Aims to monitor climate impacts in Tubbataha through regular research activities
 Research is used for future policy recommendations and communications
o Provide financial resources for effective management of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
(TRNP)
o Information and education initiatives in communities to prohibit illegal fishing
 Integrated Support to Indigenous Peoples (ISIP)
o Skills development with out of school youth IPs (capacity building, envi conservation,
farming, etc.)
o Partnership with LGU in Puerto Princesa and Western Philippines University, conducted 6
month organic vegetable production training (Batak and Tagba)
o Integrated Farming Bio-Systems (IFBS) training for 6 IP communities from 6 barangays
 Able to harvest their own vegetables instead of buying their own
 Palawan Eco-Agro Park (PEAP) – sell locally harvested vegetables at lower prices
 In Sitio Kalakwasan (Batak)
o Partnership with DepEd and Heaven’s Eyes Tribal Missions Academy
o Adult men and women graduating via Alternative Learning System (ALS)
o PFSI being principal sponsors
 A2E Pilot Project (Palawan)
o Venture with Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) to map out the Save, Invest, Nurture
Access to Green Energy (SINAG) program
o Small off-grid communities (primarily IPs) are given access to energy (A2E) via renewable
energy sources which provides growth of their community enterprise, livelihood, health
services, education, etc.
o Solar and hydro energy in Sitio Kalakwasan, Brgy. Tanabag for 42 households (Batak)
 IP Village in Rizal Town, Southern Palawan
o Prevention strategy for malaria
o Partnership with DOH, municipal gov’t. of Rizal, and others
o Part of anti-malaria program in Palawan (eliminate Malaria by 2022)
 HIV/AIDS awareness in El Nido
o Spread information and debunk myths about HIV/AIDS
 Halfway homes in Rizal
o Partnership with Kilusan Ligtas Malaria (KLM)
o Construction of halfway homes in 11 barangays acting as mini hospitals
 Teachers Training on Environmental Education Program
o Partnership with Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD), Palawan State
University, and DepEd
o 4-day workshop regarding the basics of environmental education
 Farm School in El Nido
o Partnership with Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Training Institute (DA ATI)
o Setup of a 9-ha property farm school in Brgy. Pasadena
o To compensate for the growing need of food supply due to growing tourism

Sources
 Shell Philippines website
 Palawan News Site

II. Malampaya Sound

 Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape (MSPLS)
o 200,115 ha
o 217 km from Puerto Princesa, part of MIMAROPA
o Bounded N by El Nido, S by Roxas, San Vicente, Dumaran, W by W Philippine Sea, E by
Taytay and Lake Manguao
o Under political jurisdiction of Taytay and San Vicente
 1 of 6 proclaimed protected areas in Palawan by virtue of NIPAS Law
o Key Biodiversity Area
 Important ecologically and economically (livelihood opportunities for surrounding communities)
o Watershed
o Fishing ground
 Made up of tropical lowland forest, OG mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass beds, coastal beaches,
forest, and non-timber products
 Flora
o Dipterocarp forest (narra, ipil, apitong, dao, kamagong, mancono)
o 20% OG, 25.7% residual, 3.9% Mangrove
 Fauna
o 156 fish species
o Palawan Bear Cat, Palawan Hornbill, Philippine Cockatoo, etc.
o Bottle-nosed and Irrawady dolphins
 22 barangays, dependent on fishing and farming
 Areas used for eco-tourism (e.g. Mt. Capoas)
 Threats include Unsustainable resource extraction, commercial fishing, agro-chemicals becoming
leachate, illegal logging, improper waste management
Sources
MIMAROPA DENR Site

III. El Nido – Taytay Protected Landscape

 Located at the NW tip of Palawan
o Bounded N by Lalutaya Island and Bucana Bay, W by West Philippine Sea, S by Camago-
Mabolo Islands, E alienable and disposable lands along El Nido municipality
 Key Biodiversity Area
 Covers 36,000 ha of land and 54,000 ha of marine waters
o Limestone cliffs
o Beaches
o Mangroves
o Clear waters
o Forests
 Lowland Evergreen Rainforest
 Semi-deciduous forest
 Forest over limestone
 Beach Forest
o Farmlands
o Coral Reefs
o Seagrass beds
 Fauna
o 5 species of mammals (e.g. Malayan Pangolin)
o 16 bird species (endemic to Palawan)
o Dugongs, dolphins, turtles, fish
 21 barangays (El Nido and Taytay) dependent on farming, fishing, and tourism
 Threats include anthropogenic causes from tourism (pollution waste, sewage disposal, anchoring,
beach erosion)

Sources
UNESCO Site
MIMAROPA DENR Site

IV. ECAN (Environmentally Critical Areas Network) Zones

 RA 7611: Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for Palawan Act
o Efforts from different sectors to maintain a unique ecological system
o Policy of the state to protect, develop, and conserve the country’s natural resources via
supporting plans, programs, and projects to preserve and enhance the environment while
pursuing socio-economic goals and sustainable development
 Main strategy of SEP
o Forest conservation and protection by totally banning commercial logging in zones the
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) provides
o Watershed protection
o Preservation and protection of Biological Diversity
o IP rights, protection, and preservation of culture
 o Maintaining maximum sustainable yield
o Provision for research, education, and training
o Provision of areas for tourism and recreation
 Terrestrial Zone
o Mountains, important low hills, and low land areas in the whole province
o Core zone – area of maximum protection and free from anthropogenic disruptions; forests
above 1000 m elevation; IP communities may be allowed entry
o Buffer zone – regulated and controlled use; protective barrier to core zone; limited activities
allowed (modification and development)
 Coastal/Marine Zone
o Whole coastline and open sea where active fishing and tourism activities are
o Core zone – free from anthropogenic disturbances especially where there are sanctuaries,
selected coral reefs, seagrass, and mangrove ecosystem reserves
o Buffer zone – area where anthropogenic activities may take place (fishery, recreation,
rehabilitation of islands and mangroves, education, and research)
 Tribal Ancestral Lands
o Treated as core and buffer zones according to the traditional inhabitants and consultations
processes and mapping

Sources
PCSD Site