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Busuanga Island
18/08/2012 12:29
The following article describes my trip to Busuanga Island, the northernmost island in the Province of Palawan. Busuanga Island is an all-time favorite destination of local and foreign tourists because of its many attractions.
I undertook a trip to Busuanga Island, north of mainland...
Underground River or Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
18/08/2012 12:28
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) or more popularly called the "Underground River" is the major tourist attraction of the City of Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines. It gained recognition as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature on January 28, 2012. Because of this...
Port Barton
18/08/2012 12:27
I had the opportunity to visit Port Barton in August 2008 with a friend and students. It was a difficult to travel to that site before (see my post titled Port Barton: A Hidden Paradise in Northwestern Palawan, Philippines). Probably access is better now with more inputs coming from...
Apulit Island
18/08/2012 12:25
Apulit Island was once the place where the well-known Club Noah Isabelle Resort conducted its operatiions. But there were changes in management so it is now known simply as Apulit Island Resort.
I visited the island during our alumni homecoming way back in 2010 and I wrote about the...
Baker's Hill
18/08/2012 12:13
Baker's Hill is one of the most frequented tourist sites in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Puerto Princesans and visitors from various parts of the Philippines and other countries take respite from their day tours and buy an assortment of baked products.
Baker's Hill is located in the...
Balsahan River
18/08/2012 12:12
Balsahan River located in the Iwahig Penal Colony is one of the refreshing places to visit while exploring the tourist spots of Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines. For those wanting to escape the cares of the city and enjoy fresh, clean waters, Balsahan River is an ideal place to go. It has...
Pambato Reef, Honda Bay
18/08/2012 12:10
Pambato Reef located about 30 minutes by boat from the port of Honda Bay can be accessed from downtown Puerto Princesa in about 30 minutes. The reef was accidentally "discovered" in 2006 by a fisher as he was dragging a fish hook that got entangled in the reef. The young fisher dove to...
Kitu-Kito: A Respite for the Busy Bodies
18/08/2012 12:09
Kitu-Kito is one of the less known tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa. If you intend to go north of Palawan, it will only take about 45 minutes to reach this place. Kitu-Kito has the ambiance of rural life which can relieve you of the stresses of living the urban life, away from the hustle...
Port Barton, San Vicente
05/07/2010 23:41
Port Barton is one of the major destinations of local and foreign tourists in Palawan. Port Barton is a bit way off the other scenic places in the province of Palawan because it lies at the northwestern side. Port Barton is difficult to access due to poor roads that can be traversed by only...
Cory's Interment
05/08/2009 15:04
Today's a national non-working holiday for Pres. Cory Aquino's interment. Cory's legacy for unity among Filipinos and fight against corruption transcends time. The struggle goes on... Click right and save her logo below.