More than a basket, the Tingkep is a reflection of the life and culture of a people. It reveals the strong bond between the culture of the Pala’wan people and their land. This handicraft combines the artwork of humans and the forest. It draws from the bounty of nature, as well as the artistry and skill of men and women. Now that there are threats to the forests of Pala’wan island, the Pala’wan people are also threatened by the potential loss of their homes and their traditions, including the craft of tingkep. Their effort to save the forest is a quest not just to conserve nature, but also to keep their culture and tradition alive.