Seacology field representative Ferdie Marcelo reports that Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade has conducted several livelihood trainings at the multipurpose hall, so the community will not have to resort to extractive methods to sustain themselves. The hall was also the venue for several weddings and other social functions. A nominal fee is being levied for maintenance. No poaching in the forest has been reported.

Construction of the building has been completed, along with the solar-powered electrical system. The building is being used for the Protected Area Management Board meetings and is also serving as the venue for training in making handicrafts such as woven mats and baskets.

All concrete work and exterior construction of the building has been completed. The kitchen and bathrooms are completed with plumbing installed. The roof is approximately 70% complete. Work on interior construction including cabinets, shelves, and windows as well as electrical system and solar power installation will continue into the latter half of 2009. In April, the building was already seeing use for a Protected Area Management Board meeting. There have been no reported incidents of illegal logging on Palaui Island since last year. The community constantly monitors the entry of outsiders to the island and inspects unfamiliar boats for chainsaws or other timber-cutting tools. Field representative Ferdie Marcelo reports an increasing number of tourists visit the island for its natural attractions, and that one of the activities offered to them is mangrove planting along the eastern coastline. In this way, the mangrove reforestation area is slowly expanding.