Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Humanities
Puerto Princesa City

COURSE LEARNING PACK

PALAWAN STUDIES
1ST Semester A.Y. 2020-2021

NAME

PROGRAM AND
BLOCK
 How to complete this module effectively? See instructions
GUIDELINES
below!

This learning pack can be utilized for online modular learning system, hybrid modular
learning system (combination of online and offline mode) and purely offline modular instruction.
To ensure effective learning using this material, you should decide on the appropriate and most
fitting modular learning system for you, follow the guidelines and complete the module as
prescribed. It will be best to follow the flow of the module as indicated (pre-assessment,
activities, summative assessment, reflective and self-assessment, and enrichment).

a. Online Modular Learning System

1) You may access, complete, and submit your module thru Google Classroom. The
timetable and suggested dates for submission and consultation can be found in
the Classwork Section.
2) Consultation or can be done in group via Google Meet or one-on-one using your
preferred communication platform. Notify your instructor for scheduling and
availability ahead of time. You can also post your thoughts and queries on the
Classroom comment section or send a private message. Kindly refer to the
contact details provided at the end of this section.
3) Links and online application for readings and supplemental materials can be
found in the specific sections of this module. These materials will be uploaded in
the Google Classroom and Palawan Studies Page (see link below). *

b. Hybrid Modular Learning System

1) You may opt to access the module on Google Classroom and submit a printed
copy of the completed module. You may do so following the timetable and
suggested dates for offline learners.
2) Consultation may be done using Google Classroom and other communication
options provided below.
3) The materials you need can be accessed thru Google Classroom and Palawan
Studies Center Page.

c. Offline Modular Learning System

1) You may also choose to complete the module in offline setting. The schedule for
the pick-up of printed materials is on the first week of the start of the semester.
You have the option to get and submit your modules on weekly or monthly basis.
2) Supplemental readings and other materials will be available in printed form.
3) You may get and submit your modules personally or if you are restricted to go out
under the Minimum Health Standards, you may authorize someone (parents,
guardian, relatives) to access and submit materials on your behalf. The schedule
for weekly modules is every Saturday and every 3 rd day of the Month for monthly
modules. Pick-up/drop off locations are provided below. In-land and inter-island
freight should be arranged by the students and Instructor should be notified for
preparation. *
 STAY
Be it online, offline, or both, learning is within your reach!
CONNECTED

 Princess May A. Gaite Faculty – Social Science Department

 Mobile Number – 0965 249 4484
 Facebook Messenger – Princess May Angas Gaite
 Corporate Email – [Link]@[Link]
 Google Classroom Class Codes –

PROGRAM SCHEDULE CLASS CODE
BS CRIM 1-C MTH 7:30-9:00 6kdsrxy
BSIT 2B2A MTH 9:00-10:30 hdbyw2r
BSCE 1-C MTH 4:30-6:00 ma7atvf
BSBA FM 2-1 TF 9:00-10:30 ivzjb2t
BSPA 3-1 TF 10:30-12:00 liabaid
BSBA FM 2-6 TF 3:00-4:30 g4jorta
BA COMM 2-A TF 4:30-6:00 7quev4o

 Palawan Studies Center Page – [Link]

Studies-Center
 Paragua Page- [Link]
 Pick-up and Drop off Locations – PSU-Main Campus/ PSU-CCRD
Campuses (to be arranged with the Instructor)

“PRISTINE BEAUTY… POSSIBLY THE ONLY PROVINCE WHERE THE

FOREST REACHES UP THE SHORE WHERE THE POPULATION IS
SMALLEST AND THE APPELLATION ‘THE LAST FRONTIER’ IS PROUDLY
ADVANCED.”

-R. G. Tupas, “Where Nature Has Run Amuck”

Sunday Times Magazine, p. 10-11
 MODULE 1 Introducing Palawan

I. OVERVIEW

Are you a Palaweño? How long have you been here in Palawan? How will you describe
Palawan to your friends? These are some questions that will acquaint your understanding to the
vast knowledge of information about the island. This lesson will introduce Palawan as a unique
island blessed with geographic and geological features.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Describe the geography of Palawan in terms of characteristics, flora and fauna,

environmental conditions.
2. Describe the geographic and geologic condition of Palawan as a unique island province;
3. Discuss the geologic movement which contributed to the formation of Palawan
4. Enumerate geographical characteristics of Palawan as a distinct island in the country.

III. LET US ACTIVIVATE YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

This is a not so detailed Palawan Map, can you

identify all the 23 municipalities of Palawan? Can you
locate the mainland and island municipalities? Can you
identify where we can find the highest peak of the
province? The largest river?

[Link]
IV. LET US DISCOVER PALAWAN GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES

Palawan is a narrow archipelago of 1, 700 islands on the

western border of the Philippines.

Its geographical location makes it seem remote from the

rest of the country, and in fact, some of its southern islands
are closer to Malaysia than to other provinces. The waters
of West Philippine Sea (also known as South China Sea)
lap the western shores of Palawan., while the Sulu Sea
hugs its eastern coast. With a land area of nearly 1.7
million hectares, its irregular coastline stretches almost
2,000 kilometers long, indented by numerous coves and
bays. Highlands and rolling terrain covered with lush
forest, creating a cool and scenic landscape. Except for
northern towns, which are occasionally visited by storms,
Palawan is generally typhoon free. Warm weather prevails
from March to May, while the coolest months are from
December to February. Heavy rainfall is usually
experienced from July to August, often accompanied by
the southwest monsoon. (Source: Discover Palawan, Palawan Provincial Office)

[Link]

The island lies south and west of the body part of the Philippine Fun Fact:
Palawan is the fifth largest island in
archipelago; it stretches 425 kilometers from tip to tip and lies the Philippines. (sq mi=square mile)
along a line running northeast from Sabah, on the island of
Luzon 42, 458 sq mi
Borneo, toward Mindoro island. Long and thin, Palawan has a Mindanao 37, 657 sq mi
width of 40 kilometers at its widest point and is bisected by chain Samar 5, 185 sq mi
Negros 5, 139 sq mi
of mountains throughout much of its length. Palawan 4, 706 sq mi
Source: [Link]
The highest points include Mt. Mantalingahan (Mantalingajan),
Mt. Gantung and Cleopatra’s Needle. The island is bounded by the west by West
Philippine Sea on its northwest side and by Sulu Sea on the east.
Here is a little compass
Out of numerous rivers up and down the island, the Babuyan to help you locate it.
River is the largest; like most of the rivers it drains eastward.
Palawan soils are largely alluvial or formed underlying bedrock.
Most of these islands are small, uninhabited islets, but some-
notably the Calamianes, Cuyo, and Balabac group of islands- bear important geographic,
historical, or ethnographic relationships to Palawan Islands, sometimes called “Paragua”
as it was known to the Spaniards, or simply, “the mainland”.

The geographical position of Palawan- forming a long island barrier between the Sulu
Sea and the South China Sea- was crucial to movements of people and ideas into and
from the Philippines. It was a major corridor linking the Philippines with Asia, its ancient
homeland. (Ocampo, 1996)

Now that you have an idea about the location of Palawan, you can now proceed into
deeper understanding of Palawan Geography. (refer to the attached readings)
IV. LET US TRY THIS

Activity 1: Based from the discussion, let us try to identify whether you have acquired the
fundamental concepts about the lesson. Using the puzzle below, encircle ten (10) essential
concept mentioned in the lesson.

A Z O M I N D O R O Z R O R O C H I M
B O R A B O R A D E O O H G Q A B A A
C M O N S O O N P M O B O K U L A N N
D P S T S H A N K S U I E I S A L J D
E F G A H Y Z Y L E W N N J I M M G E
W L Y L A L A L A N B D L I O I O A L
A U F I F Y S G U T E E I N N A N A A
N C H N I E L B U C D A P B Y N D P B
T B O G B R O O H A R B A C K E S S S
G S O A E R S C U Y O W B A Y S E A O
O O C H M Y A O M S C S E C N I R P U
D A I A S U M V N R K K X G Y T Y N L
U U S N E R T E D P H Z M N A T U A K
S I C K I R A S E A I O I A N N A M I
O N E L I B R V R R T E E Y T A I N N
P C N F I E G A B A B U Y A N I T E G
P T M A P P I L I G P I N A S X T I E
E E S P K A B I P U H A R M D E R S A
D Y O A V E W E E A L L U V I A L M H
Z H P L E X A N A Z E D R E N E I A F
C O Q A A C E S A B B E A S A N J I J

References:
Adopted from: Interdisciplinary Sourcebook for
Palawan Studies, JC, Jardin
Discover Palawan, Palawan Provincial Office
Geographic Information Society
National Geography (Website)
Ponce de Leon, W. Palawan: Land of Promise, 2001
The Puerto Princesa Story, 2004
Filipino Heritage: The Making of a Nation, Vol 1, 2