Defenders of Palawan, the Philippines’ last environmental frontier
Fundraising campaign by
Bobby Chan
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₱143,500Donated So Far
Palawan island is home to the Philippines’ last great rainforests, its tropical waters are among the most biodiverse in the world. Its natural wonders are making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. But illegal logging, fishing and mining are destroying Palawan. We are on the frontlines of this destruction defending our home.
We have a unique para-enforcement programme in which we use the nation’s citizens arrest law to confiscate chainsaws, boats, jeepneys or any other equipment being used to illegally plunder Palawan’s natural wonders. Our team, and its network of community volunteers, will step in to save Palawan because no one else will.
We do not have much money, but we are rich in commitment, determination and bravery. Your funding will help us to continue and expand our work. Any size of donation is welcome, and we will use 100% of what we receive to continue our mission. Your funding will help in:
- Providing transport and food for para-enforcers during forest and ocean operations;
- Helping to train the next generation of para-enforcers in our communities;
- Clean up efforts in our communities;
- Taking our advocacy to government leaders who can help protect our environment
We post regular updates on our work on our Facebook page here.
International media have also reported on our work, lauding us for our bravery and commitment. Some of the reports include:
A four-minute video report from the AFP international news agency here that shows our para-enforcers confiscating chainsaws in the forests, and the deadly risks they face.
The Guardian newspaper in England published an article here headlined: Environmental crusaders risk their lives to save Philippine paradise.
Organizer
- Bobby Chan
- Campaign Owner
- Puerto Princesa, PH
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 28, 2019
- David Esopi
- Donated on Dec 25, 2019
- Neil Barr
- Donated on Dec 24, 2019
Best Christmas present I can give this year
Please pray for the soul of our Community Para-enforcers
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 01:46 pmANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST.Last January 24, 2020, PNNI lost one of its community para-enforcers in a suspicious motorcycle accident in the dead of the night. Dado Crael, the outspoken successor of previously murdered PNNI para-enforcer Nestor Lubas in Panalingahan, Rizal, Palawan was on his way home from a drinking. . . . .
Thank you to all for your Donation
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 04:49 amTWO LESS LONELY CHAINSAWS removed from our forests. We thank all of you who have given to our cause. Your funds have allowed us to patrol the Victoria-Anepahan mountain range in Central Palawan where our paraenforcers were able to confiscate two chainsaws on separate occassions. These were in the process. . . . .
PNNI para-enforcers caught 2 chainsaw in Bgy.Urduja, Narra, Palawan
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 02:15 amVICTORIA-ANEPAHAN mountain range (VAMR) in Palawan was again the target of illegal loggers. PNNI para-enforcers caught 2 chainsaws in Bgy. Urduja, Narra, well within the VAMR area. The loggers were caught felling the most coveted Mankono or iron wood. The area is noticeably being cleared for another plantation for rubber. . . . .
Thank you to all our Donors.
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 12:01 pmIF YOU BUILD IT, He will come. PNNI has recently moved to BM road, in purok masipag, barangay San Manuel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. We'd like to thank all our donors and friends who tried to maintain our stay in the old office but it was still difficult to produce. . . . .
Corals for lobster???
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 08:10 amA not so SMART-SEAS program by the National Government, PCSD, and the Provincial Government. This multi-million peso project did more damage than good and was a waste of good government money simply for the time immemorial reason of its failure to involve civil society in its decision-making body. PNNI, who. . . . .
IP's in Rizal, Palawan, say No to Division.
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 12:14 pmAfter visiting remote areas of the province, PNNI discovered that there is a substantial NO vote to the division of the province. The problem is that communities are fragmented and afraid. They do not see enough leaders in civil society openly campaigning for a NO vote and are thus easily. . . . .
Charcoal making and plantations is inside of Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape in Brooke's Point, Palawan
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 02:21 pmPNNI para-enforcers return to the forests of Calasaguen, Brooke's Point to monitor the area where they were able to catch a chainsaw last year, clearing forests for a plantation. To their surprise, the area is still being cleared this time for charcoal-making and then plantations for coffee, cacao, and other. . . . .
Two chainsaws are confiscated inside of VAMR area of Palawan???
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 08:45 amNOT ONE BUT TWO chainsaws were confiscated by PNNI para-enforcers in the forests on Bgy. Maasin, Quezon, Palawan. The area is inside the Victoria-Anepahan Mountain Range or VAMR area that the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development is currently studying for research and holding extensive networking meetings on how to best. . . . .
Governor in Palawan are allegedly involved in Land grabbing.
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 10:10 amA petition from the Molbog indigenous peoples of Balabac reached PNNI regarding the land grabbing activities of Governor Alvarez in Barangays Ramos and Catagupan, Balabac, Palawan. The tribal people allege that the governor is involved in the buying and selling of their ancestral lands for real estate ventures and airport
Mining in Palawan are suspension secretly lifted??? ?
Update posted by Bobby Chan at 12:50 pmBerong Nickel Corporation had been suspended since June 2016 for negligently dumping laterite in the rivers and sea of Quezon, Palawan. Found to have inadequate and incorrect siltation ponds then, BNC sudddenly operates under the radar without any notice to civil society and PNNI who sits at the MMT and. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 28, 2019
- David Esopi
- Donated on Dec 25, 2019
- Neil Barr
- Donated on Dec 24, 2019
Best Christmas present I can give this year
- Georgina Castillo
- Donated on Dec 22, 2019
Where the Philippine eagles fly, the waters live and people thrive. thank you.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 22, 2019
Bobby, I hope this helps. Keep it up! (Alex and Ning Imperial)
- Filomeno III Sta. Ana
- Donated on Dec 22, 2019
- Mel Dolera
- Donated on Dec 22, 2019
You guys are doing great work! Thank you for doing this when the rest of us can’t. I’ll support you as much as I can.
- bruce davidson
- Donated on Dec 22, 2019
you guys replied to my comment that was two years old. that alone earned this donation
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 20, 2019
Let's all support this group. They risk their lives to protect the environment. They are true heroes!
- Clara Mercier
- Donated on Dec 12, 2019
The world needs more people like you ! Thank you !!
