Attorney Robert Chan, environmental lawyer and executive director of the Palawan NGO Network Inc. (PNNI), has been involved in voluntary law enforcement campaigns going against illegal logging and fishing activities in Palawan, Philippines. On January 12, 2021, the Palawan Provincial Board adopted a resolution declaring him as ‘persona non grata’ in the province of Palawan. It is reported that this was in response to critical statements that Atty. Chan made years ago regarding the problems of illegal logging and fishing in the province. Reacting to the resolution, Chan said that he was merely exercising his right to free speech in being critical of the provincial government, and he was not given the chance to respond to accusations.