Manabat, Jeffrey Y., July 2022. IMPORTANCE OF MANGROVES: PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS OF HOUSEHOLDERS OF CONSUELO, MACABEBE, PAMPANGA. Bachelor of Science in Forestry Major in Forest Resource Management. Pampanga State Agricultural University, Magalang, Pampanga. Adviser: LEANA S. GALICIA, RPF Mangrove forests are one of the world's most prolific forest ecosystems, and they're unusual that they connect terrestrial and marine systems via the intertidal zone. This study was conducted to determine the perception and awareness of the householders of Consuelo, Macabebe, Pampanga, where in there are 675 householders. In which, two hundred-two (202) households were interviewed. The result revealed that the majority of the householder are highly aware that mangrove forest protects the coast from waves, storms and natural disaster such as tsunamis it has the mean of 4.83, coastal residents depend on mangrove forest for employment opportunities. (e.g., renting cottages, assisting tourist) with the mean of 4.53 and Mangrove swamps serves as a breeding ground for fish, crabs and shrimp with the mean of 4.71. In terms of their perception on mangrove ecosystem majority of the respondent strongly agree to the statement of cutting of mangrove must be stopped with the mean of 4.93. Mangrove can reduce flooding with the mean of 4.74. Along with Mangrove provide increase catch of the fisherman 4.80. When it comes to the used of mangrove, they always use mangroves as breeding ground of fish, shrimps, etc. 4.57. Lastly protection from sea surges with its.