Palawan Recognized as “World’s Best Island” Anew by Conde Nast Traveler

The country’s last frontier, the island of Palawan was recognized anew as “World’s Best Island” based upon Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards 2015. The island of Palawan bested 19 other word-famous islands, as it top the island destination in the world according to a poll conducted by the award-winning US Travel magazine. Palawan, … Read more

Cruise Ship MV SuperStar Aquarius Went to Palawan for its Maiden Voyage

One of the world’s most popular cruise liner, Star Cruises unveiled their latest addition to their growing number of fleets, as the MV SuperStar Aquarius made its maiden voyage to the Philippines’ last frontier, the island of Palawan. The 13-story cruise liner made its maiden port-of-call to Puerto Princesa City, establishing the country as one … Read more

16.3 Feet Crocodile Captured in Palawan

Residents in Palawan captured a 16.3 feet crocodile early this morning, July 30, 2014.  Specifically, they found the crocodile in Barangay Rio Tuba in Bataraza Palawan. They have captured the said huge crocodile when they noticed something which is making a rocket under their house at around 1 a. m. The crocodile is then tied … Read more

Palawan and Calamian Group of Islands Still on Signal Number 4

Super Typhoon Yolanda brought a lot of destruction in some parts of Visayas as well as in Metro Manila, thus its not yet through for the fact that 2 areas are still under signal number 4 which are the northern Palawan, including the Calamian group of islands. On friday night state bureau PAGASA said that … Read more

El Nido, Palawan: Cover of Travel + Leisure August 2013 Issue

The Philippine pride, El Nido Resorts in Palawan has landed on the cover of Travel + Leisure, in its “World’s Best Awards,” August 2013 issue. The magazine features El Nido Resorts sandbar, particulary the Big Lagoon of Miniloc Island. The shot was also taken by Filipino photographer Francisco Guerero, one of the US’ most popular … Read more

Say “No to Mining in Palawan” Campaign Intensifies

No to mining in Palawan signature campaign

The environmental group from Palawan had intensified their “no to mining in Palawan” campaign against the proposed mining projects in Palawan. The Save Palawan Movement initiated a signature campaign which was launched last February 2011 aims to stop the mining activities in Palawan. It was supported by different environmental groups and religious organizations. The movement … Read more

Smuggled Assorted Cigarettes worth P15M confiscated in Palawan, Philippines

Palawan Map

Last Thursday, Intelligence Operative of the Western Command and Naval Forces West caught an alleged smuggling syndicate group which is said to be operating in the south western part of Palawan. The operatives has busted the syndicate group and confiscated 15 million pesos worth of assorted cigarettes that came from Malaysia and shifted into the … Read more

Six Chinese Caught fishing in Palawan

Coastline of Palawan

Police officials in Palawan caught six Chinese nationals fishing in the Philippines waters, in reef area near the coastline of Balabac, southernmost municipality of Palawan last Thursday afternoon. According to Balabac police chief superintendent Rodel Garcia, the Chinese fishermen were riding in a speedboat with three 60 horsepower engines and caught by the law enforcers … Read more