Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

Approval Sheet

Course Title: Palawan Studies

Course Code/ Number: GE-PS
Semester and School Year: 1st Semester, 2024-2025
Program and Year Level: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management 2

Revision Effectivity Date Details of Origination/ Revision Author/ Subject Matter Expert
Level
000 1 August 2020 Compliance with OBE and QMS Requirements Geraldine Rose M. Ruiz
001 1 September 2020 Modification of course contents, teaching-learning activities, and Geraldine Rose M. Ruiz
assessment tasks to ensure alignment with the most essential
learning outcomes in the context of teaching and learning amidst
COVID-19 pandemic
002 19 November 2020 Modification of Grading System for the New Normal in Geraldine Rose M. Ruiz
consonance with CHED Advisory Nos. 1 to 7, s. 2020 and CMO
No. 4, s. 2020, and as approved by the PSU Board of Regents.
003 August 2021 Modification of course contents, teaching-learning activities, and Ma. Farrah A. Tabuzo
assessment tasks.
004 07 August 2023 Modification of course contents: Teaching-learning activities Mario G. Cardente
approach and assessment tasks.
005 August 27, 2024 Modification of course contents, teaching-learning activities, and Hershie Mae T. Mabuyao
assessment tasks.
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Prepared by Reviewed by Recommending Approval Approved

HERSHIE MAE T. MABUYAO FAIZIH H. HAMID ARSAN H. ABDULPATTA SANDRA S. MANZUL

Name and Signature of Faculty Member Name and Signature of Program Head Name and Signature of Chairman on Name and Signature of Campus
Instruction Director
Date: Date: Date: Date:

COURSE SYLLABUS IN GE-PS Palawan Studies 1st Semester, A.Y. 2024-2025

PSU Vision An internationally recognized university that provides relevant and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and sustainable
development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade peoples’ quality of life by providing education opportunities through excellent instruction,
research and innovation, extension, production services, and transnational collaborations.
PSU Shared Values E - Excellence in service
Q - Quality assurance
U - Unity in diversity
A - Advocacy for sustainable development
L - Leadership by example
I - Innovation
T - Transparency
Y - Youth empowerment
Institutional Outcomes The Palawan State University graduates are expected to be agents of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, research-
oriented learners, and value laden individuals.
College Goals and The program aims to:
Program Objectives a. Assume supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities within their organization

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b. Pursue graduate studies in business and management

c. Manage a business
Course Title Palawan Studies
Course Code/ Number GE-PS
Course Description This course is an institutional course at Palawan State University. It is concentrated on an interdisciplinary, contextualized and comprehensive
study on Palawan as a province. Specifically, it delves into the historical, anthropological, social and geographical patterns of progress and
development of Palawan with an aim to introduce Palawan as a community with rich local history, culture and geographical heritage.
Credit Units 3 units
Course Prerequisites None
Link to Program
Outcomes: Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b c d e f
1. Trace the different cultures and civilizations in Palawan from I I I I I
archaeological evidences to studies on indigenous people, their
material cultures, and changes in demography of the Province.
2. Summarize the historical periods in the province as reflected in I I D I D I
local history studies.
3. Devise a project applying the concepts and theories of various I I I D I I
development studies on Palawan geography, history, culture,
and current issues.

Legend (for program outcomes):

I- Introduced concepts/ principle P- Practiced with supervision D- Demonstrated across different settings with minimal supervision.

Course Outcomes 1. Explain basic concepts which concern the historical, cultural, and geographical features of Palawan.
2. Analyze existing issues and prospects on how it affects the present condition of the province.
3. Appreciate the beauty of the province by actively participating in all activities which promotes the preservation of the “Last Frontier”.
4. Trace the different cultures and civilizations in Palawan from archaeological evidences to studies on indigenous people, their material
cultures, and changes in demography of the Province.
5. Summarize the historical periods in the province as reflected in local history studies.
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6. Recommend solutions to current social and cultural challenges in the province, to display skills as well rounded people who understands
root causes
7. Predict future problems brought by the past and present decisions as well as to develop historical and critical consciousness
1. Comprehension of basic knowledge, skills, and principles;
Course Format 2. Discussion and presentation of selected topics
3. Presentation and submission of accomplished activities
4. Evaluation measures

LEARNING PLAN

Time Course Intended Learning Course Content/ Subject Teaching and Resource Textbooks/
Assessment Tasks
Frame Outcomes Outcomes Matter/ Topic Learning Activities Materials References

Week 1-2 Familiarize Discuss the Vision, Mission, PALAWAN STATE Research and read Memorization of College bulletin PSU Manual
(6 hours) the PSU Goals, and Objectives of UNIVERSITY the PSU vision PSU Vision, boards where
mission, Palawan State University PSU mission Mission, Core these are
vision, core i. PSU Vision and statement Values then prominently
values, Mission recitation displayed
university ii. PSU Core Values
hymn and iii. PSU Quality Policy
history

Week 3-4 CO 1 a. Describe the geography HERITAGE OF PALAWAN Lecture/Discussion Quiz Modules, Power Republic Act No.
(6 hours) CO 3 of Palawan in terms of Point 11259. 2019. Official
CO 4 characteristics of its flora 1.1 Two theories about the Sending modules, Multiple Choice Presentation Gazette of the
and fauna and origin of Palawan handouts and Philippines.
environmental PowerPoint Activity 1
conditions. 1.2 Borneo-Palawan land presentations via Identification of https://
b. Relate themselves as a online platform www.coa.gov.ph/
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Palaweño to the prideful bridge (google classroom Endemic Species phocadownloadpap/

heritage of Palawan. for online learners) userupload/
c. Identify Palawan’s 1.3 The Name Palawan Activity 2 Essay annual_audit_report/
Indigenous People, LGUs/201 6/Region-
Endemic Species and 1.4 Location of Palawan Activity 3 IVB/Municipalities/Pala
Historical Places. Endemic species wan/Aborlan_Palawan
1.5 Palawan Land Area of Palawan _ES2016.pdf
1.6 Palawan Topography http://
puertoprincesa.ph/?
1.7 The People of Palawan q=about-ourcity/
history#:~:text=Historic
1.8 Natural Resources of ally%2C%20the
Palawan %20place%20was
%20named,as%20it
1.9 Strategic Role of
%20is %20known
Palawan
%20today
1.10 Tabon Man
https://
1.11 Hoabinhian en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Sofronio_Espa
1.12 Paleolithic tools %C3%B1ola#:~:text=It
%20is%20the%20pro
1.13 Tabon Caves vince's
%20newest,after
1.14 Guri cave
%20former
1.15 The Guri man %20Representative
%20Sofronio%20Espa
1.16 The Manunggul cave %C3%B1o la
http://
1.17 The burial ritual rizalpalawan.gov.ph/
about-us/

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1.18 Duyong cave https://lawphil.net/

statutes/repacts/
1.19 Pilandok cave ra2019/
ra_11259_2019.html
1.20 Pagayona cave

1.21 Tadyaw cave https://

businessmirror.com.ph
/2019/07/22/palawan-
phls-last-or-lost-
frontier/

Jardin, John Christian

S. 2015.
Interdisciplinary
Sourcebook for
Palawan Studies.
Unpublished Book

Palawan: Land of
Promise by Walfrido R.
Ponce De Leon, PH.D.
Week 5-6 CO 1 a. Identify the Indigenous 2. THE INDIGENOUS Lecture/Discussion Quiz Modules, Power www.travel-
(6 hours) CO 4 Groups of Palawan. GROUP OF PALAWAN Point palawan.com
CO 3 b. Relate the discussion of Sending modules, Multiple Choice Presentation
Indigenous Groups of 2.1 Batak handouts and www.culturalsurvival.or
Palawan to their own PowerPoint Activity 1 My g
indigenous group. 2.2 Cuyonon presentations via Tribe
c. Share one’s own 2.3 Molbog online platform Directions: Jardin, John Christian
Indigenous group and (google classroom Interview their S. 2015.
culture. 2.4 Palaw’ans for online learners) parents or Interdisciplinary
Sourcebook for
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2.5 Tau’t Bato relatives about Palawan Studies.

their Unpublished Book
2.6 Tagbanua native/indigenous
tribes such as if Palawan: Land of
2.7 Agutaynens they are Promise by Walfrido R.
Palawan’s, Taot’ Ponce De Leon, PH.D.
Bato, Cuyonon,
Tagbanua, Molbog
etc. and ask them
at least one of
their popular
traditions and also
ask them about
their birthplace.
Please use the
chart below.

Week 7-9 CO 5 a. Analyze the good and 3. SPANISH Lecture/Discussion Quiz Modules, Power www.culturalsurvival.or
(9 hours) CO 4 bad side of the Spanish COLONIZATION Point g
colonization. Sending modules, TRUE or FALSE Presentation
b. Identify the significant 3.1 Events that triggered handouts and Jardin, John Christian
events in Spanish times Spanish Colonization PowerPoint Activity 2 S. 2015.
that occur in Palawan. presentations via Essay Interdisciplinary
c. Integrate nationalism in 3.2 The Provincial online platform -As a student and Sourcebook for
everyday life as a Government of Palawan (google classroom in your everyday Palawan Studies.
student. for online learners) life, how can you Unpublished Book
3.3 The Missionaries express
nationalism? Palawan: Land of
3.4 Moros Deterred -What are at the
Colonization Promise by Walfrido R.
good and bad side Ponce De Leon, PH.D.
of the Spanish
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3.5 Strengthening the Civil colonization?

Government Defend your
3.6 Governors of Palawan answer.
1851-1899
Graded
3.7 Politico-Military Recitation
Government.

Week 10- CO 5 a. Discuss the turning 4. POLITICAL Sending modules, Activity 1 Modules, Power Republic Act No.
13 CO 4 points or events in INTERLUDE handouts and Essay Point 11259. 2019. Official
(12 hours) CO 3 Philippine politics that PowerPoint -Pick one of the Presentation Gazette of the
affect Palawan greatly. 4.1 Birth of Nationalism presentations via significant events Philippines.
b. Illustrate the undying online platform in Palawan in this
fight for political freedom 4.2 Grievances and (google classroom module and https://
in the Philippines. demands of the Revolution for online learners) discuss how it www.coa.gov.ph/
c. Connect the significant 4.3 Frailocracy as a affected present phocadownloadpap/
political evets in the past System of Government society. userupload/
to the present day based annual_audit_report/

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in their effects to the 4.4 The Katipunan Activity 2 LGUs/201 6/Region-

society. Poster/Slogan/So IVB/Municipalities/Pala
4.5 Treaty of Peace of ng/Poem wan/Aborlan_Palawan
Biaknabato -Illustrate the _ES2016.pdf
undying fight for http://
4.6 Trial and Execution of political freedom of puertoprincesa.ph/?
Biaknabato the Philippines. q=about-ourcity/
4.7 Negotiation for the history#:~:text=Historic
Return of Aguinaldo Activity 3 ally%2C%20the
True or False %20place%20was
4.8 The Dictatorial %20named,as%20it
Government %20is %20known
%20today
4.9 Military Successes of
the Filipinos https://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
4.10 Aguinaldo Appeals to Sofronio_Espa
McKinley %C3%B1ola#:~:text=It
%20is%20the%20pro
4.11 First Defeat of the
vince's
American Forces
%20newest,after
4.12 The First %20former
Revolutionary Government %20Representative
%20Sofronio%20Espa
4.13 Inauguration of the %C3%B1o la
Malolos Congress http://
rizalpalawan.gov.ph/
4.14 Ratification of the about-us/
Philippine Independence
https://lawphil.net/
4.15 The impact of the First statutes/repacts/
Republic of the Philippines ra2019/
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ra_11259_2019.html

https://
businessmirror.com.ph
/2019/07/22/palawan-
phls-last-or-lost-
frontier/

Palawan: Land of
Promise by Walfrido R.
Ponce De Leon, PH.D.

Week 14- a. Compare the American 5. NDOCTRINATION IN Sending modules, Activity 1 Essay Modules, Power www.culturalsurvival.or
18 period and Spanish AMERICAN DEMOCRACY handouts and -Contrast the Point g
(15 hours) Colonization. PowerPoint American period Presentation
b. Analyze the good and 5.1 Compelling Reasons presentations via and the Spanish Jardin, John Christian
bad side of the for the Coming of the online platform colonization. (The S. 2015.
American period. Americans (google classroom differences and Interdisciplinary
c. Discuss the role of for online learners) similarities) Sourcebook for
America in the 5.2 McKinley’s Benevolent -Give at least one Palawan Studies.
realization of Philippine Assimilation good or bad side Unpublished Book
Independence. 5.3 The Battle of Manila or effect of the
Bay American period Palawan: Land of
and defend your Promise by Walfrido R.
5.4 The Philippine answer. Ponce De Leon, PH.D.
Commissions -Explain the
significant role of
5.5 The Instruction of America in
General Wesley Merritt achieving
Philippine
5.6 The Schurman independence.
Commission
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5.7 The Spooner Activity 4

Amendments of 1901 Research the
following:
5.8 Taft Commission -Palawan
Governors
5.9 The First Philippine -History of
Assembly Municipalities
5.10 First Census of the (Palawan)
Philippines -Local heroes of
Palawan
5.11 The Provincial -Historical places
Government in Palawan

5.12 The Provincial

Officials

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Course References www.travel-palawan.com

www.islandsproperties.com
www.culturalsurvival.com
www.britannica.com
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Aborlan_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201 6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Agutaya
Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201 6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Araceli
Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201 6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Balabac
Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Bataraza_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Brookespoint_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Busunga_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Cagayancillo_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Coron_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Culion_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Cuyo_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Dumaran_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201 6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/El
Nido_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
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6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Kalayaan_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Linapacan_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Magsaysay_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Narra_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
http://puertoprincesa.ph/?q=about-ourcity/history#:~:text=Historically%2C%20the%20place%20was%20named,as%20it%20is %20known
%20today
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Quezon_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://rizalpalawan.gov.ph/about-us/
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Roxas_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201 6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/San
Vicente_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofronio_Espa%C3%B1ola#:~:text=It%20is%20the%20pro vince's%20newest,after%20former%20Representative
%20Sofronio%20Espa%C3%B1o la
https://www.coa.gov.ph/phocadownloadpap/userupload/annual_audit_report/LGUs/201
6/Region-IVB/Municipalities/Palawan/Taytay_Palawan_ES2016.pdf
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11259_2019.html
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/07/22/palawan-phls-last-or-lost-frontier/
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11259_2019.html
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/07/22/palawan-phls-last-or-lost-frontier/
Republic Act No. 11259. 2019. Official Gazette of the Philippines.
Jardin, John Christian S. 2015. Interdisciplinary Sourcebook for Palawan Studies. Unpublished Book
Palawan: Land of Promise by Walfrido R. Ponce De Leon, PH.D.
Interdisciplinary Sourcebook for Palawan Studies

Online Learners: Internet Connection, their phone (with camera and microphone), Google Meet, Messenger application
Additional Materials
Instructor: Laptop (with camera and microphone), Internet Connection
Course Requirements Class Participation/ Recitation/ Assignment 20%
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Quizzes 10%
Project 5%
Performance Task 15%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 30%
Total 100

Course Policies  Every student should attend classes regularly and punctually. If a student gets absent, he/she should present an excuse letter signed by the
Guidance Councilor or the Campus Director.
 Students who incur absences in more than 20% of the class hours (equivalent to 8 sessions) may be dropped from the rolls and given a grade
of “UW or “5”, depending on his/her class standing.
 Special tests/exams and/or exercises/activities may be given to a student who gets absent with a valid reason provided that he/she presents
an excuse letter signed by the Guidance Councilor or the Campus Director and attach a medical certificate.
 Assignments/homework and other requirements should be submitted on time. Late submission of assignments shall not be tolerated and will
have corresponding deductions.
 Honesty should be practiced at all times. A student who is caught cheating shall be given a grade of 5.0.
 Grades will be based on individual performance for the group activity. All members should cooperate and participate. No participation, no
grade.
 Mobile phones should be muted during class hours.
 Students must comply with all the course requirements in order to pass the course.
 All enrolled students in this course must join Messenger Group Chats (if possible).
 Instructions/Rubrics should be read first before doing any activities.
Consultation Period MW 8:00 am - 10:30 am, TTh 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (6 hours) --- Faculty Room

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