Rurungan Sa Tubod Foundation

Rurungan Sa Tubod Foundation The Foundation creates an alternative livelihood for women in the more poverty stricken rural areas of Palawan by teaching piña weaving technology.

The Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation (RSTF), a non-profit organization, is based in the City of Puerto Princesa, located on Palawan an island at the southern tip of the Philippines. The Foundation also provides the physical and financial infrastructure for these women to engage in this sustainable art form. This endeavor continues to lead to innovations based on the unique looms and weaving methods us

ed on the Island of Palawan. The Foundation’s name derives from Palaw’an, the language spoken by the Palaw’an tribe. Rurungan is an indigenous Palawan organizing model. It is a cluster of women, usually related or living in close proximity, that pools their work and resources for craft making, planting and other economic activities. A male member from the tribe, known as the panglima (the mediator), often heads the group. Coincidentally, the Board of Trustees of the Foundation is composed of 4 women and 1 man. Tubod is a local word for “spring”, the source of life-giving water, which sustains and is sustained by ecologically friendly practices.

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🌿 Czarina Lim – Co-founder of Rurungan sa Tubod Foundation, using the indigenous Rurungan model to empower rural women through the intricate art of piña weaving and sustainable fashion.

03/02/2026

GuTuLaWit
(Guhit, Tula, Awit)

Feb 15 | 3–6 PM
Sinta at Sining, Rurungan Compound

Spontaneous, in-the-moment performances unfolding within the market. Inspired by the artworks, the people, and the rhythm of the day. 🪘🎷🎭

A collaborative project by Palawan Visual Artists, Palawan Songwriters Community, Pawikaan: Palawan Writers Circle, and Palawan Sound Organization.

Presented by ILIG Palawenyo Creative Community

With the support of Puerto Princesa Tourism

See you at Binhi sa Rurungan! 🌞

03/02/2026
Scenes from today’s visit with Ateneo JGSOM faculty and admin group.Always happy to share the work we do and explore mor...
31/01/2026

Scenes from today’s visit with Ateneo JGSOM faculty and admin group.

Always happy to share the work we do and explore more possibilities for creating stronger networks

In the slides you will also see our community partners at the Rurungan compound




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Join us today and tomorrow at The Alley, Karivvin

Address

Rurungan Compound, Abanico Road, San Pedro
Puerto Princesa
5300

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