Fostering Outdoor Reading and
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Project FOREST is a youth-led initiative that educates young people about protecting forests and conserving biodiversity at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park & World Heritage Site. The project is supported by Forest Foundation Philippines, managed by Ekomunikatib Multimedia, and co-implemented with the City Government of Puerto Princesa through the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Management Office, Department of Education Puerto Princesa City Division, USAID Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans, and Landscapes Project, and Palawan State University College of Arts and Extension Service Office.
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Grand Launch
On June 11, 2024, we officially launched our Project FOREST storybooks with an audience of about 200, half of them being elementary students at Barangay Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa City. Here's a throwback highlight video from the event! This fun-filled day wouldn't have been possible without the support of Forest Foundation Philippines, DepEd Puerto Princesa City, USAID SIBOL, City Government of Puerto Princesa through the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park & World Heritage Site and City Information Department, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development, Palawan State University - College of Arts and Humanities Extension Services Office, City ENRO, DENR-CENRO Puerto Princesa, and Barangay Cabayugan LGU. We will continue collaborating with City DepEd to fully integrate these learning resources into the PPSRNP kids' educational experience as the new school year begins this July 2024. Download your free e-copies below!
Fostering Outdoor Reading and
Environmental Stewardship Together
Kuwento ni Keith Anthony S. Fabro
Guhit ni Mia Duane A. Ventura
"Ang Mahiwagang Kabakawan ng Cabayugan" introduces young readers to Mira and Lola Marina, an adorable granddaughter and grandmother duo, as they explore the magical mangrove forest of Barangay Cabayugan in the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Like many locals, they depend on the mangroves for ecotourism, food, coastal protection, and more. However, a climate crisis-driven super typhoon strikes and wipes out many of their mangroves. Will they be able to restore this ecosystem and secure their future?
Fostering Outdoor Reading and
Environmental Stewardship Together
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Ang Masayahing Pawikan
Kuwento ni Keith Anthony S. Fabro
Guhit ni Kieth Kendrick B. Pacardo
"Si Peewee, ang Masayahing Pawikan" invites kids to explore the ridges and reefs, highlighting the strong connection between the lush forests and vibrant seas of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. This remarkable area serves as a haven for sea turtles and various marine creatures, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological harmony. The story follows Peewee, an adventurous sea turtle, and his mother, Polly. Peewee's adventures inadvertently lead him to a coastal community, where he meets Mira, a fisherfolk's daughter. How will Mira and her family help Peewee reunite with his mother?
In “Ang Tatay Kong Bantay Gubat,” young readers meet Eman, an energetic and enthusiastic Indigenous Tagbanua child who admires his father, Eke. Eke serves as a forest ranger, a true hero fighting against illegal logging in the park. Eman dreams of following in his father's footsteps when he grows up. His mother leads ecotours in the park, contributing to forest conservation efforts. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when Eke's team encounters armed timber poachers in the forest. Eke is injured and finds himself separated from his team, alone in the vast wilderness. Will he be able to find his way back to Eman and his mother?
"Takbo! Takbo! Baboy Damo!" introduces the Palawan bearded pig, known as the forest’s master builder, which uses its snout to turn soil, allowing new trees and plants to grow. The story follows the wild boar mother-daughter duo, Berta and Bel, and highlights the impact of wildlife poaching and trading on their population. Through the perspective of Tagbanua child named Benny, readers are prompted to consider when hunting transitions from cultural tradition to profit-driven activity, which is prohibited by the Philippines' environmental laws. In the end, will Berta and Bel continue to run freely and happily in the forest of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?
Partnering with Teachers
Project FOREST’s goal is to instill a profound awareness of forest resources conservation among young learners at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. One of our activities is the Teachers’ Training, which aims to foster a community of environmentally conscious educators and environmentally literate students within our six partner elementary schools. Through this training, our forest conservation-themed educational materials are set to become an integral part of the learning journey of our Grade 5 and 6 students at the park as the new school year opens this July 2024!
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