Palawan, the country’s westernmost province, is among the few places of paradise. It boasts of beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity. It is also the only province in the Philippines that has not been visited by strong earthquakes. Read more “What You Should Know About Palawan”
El Nido Beach Spa & Resort announced today the appointment of an experienced resort veteran to the Management team. Michael Kosmas will serve as independent hospitality advisor, and have been appointed by the Board’s Committee respectively. Read more “New Hospitality Advisor With 30 Years Experience”
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the law dividing Palawan into 3 provinces.
Republic Act No. 11259 – signed on April 5 and released about a week later – divides Palawan into the provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur, with the latter as the mother province.
Read more “Duterte Signs Law Breaking up Palawan into 3 Provinces”
FASTCAT operator Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corp. (APFC) is aiming have 30 vessels in its fleet by 2020. “To complete our fleeting of 30 ships by 2020, we need 18 ships,” APFC President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher S. Pastrana told reporters in a briefing on Thursday. Read more “FastCat will Connect Palawan to Malaysia”
The Philippines Department of Tourism has hired BBDO Guerrero for two marketing projects, BBDO confirmed in a press statement. The agency has been hired to develop an integrated marketing communications campaign and support the tourism department’s “sustainability agenda”. Read more “Its More Fun in the Philippines 2019”
Located in the northern tip of Palawan, El Nido, a first-class municipality with 18 barangays and 41,000 residents, has hogged the headlines in recent months after the national government warned local officials to address environmental problems caused by tourism activities. Read more “El Nido Palawan Tourism’s Boom”
PALAWAN, Philippines – The emerging tourism town in San Vicente in northern Palawan expects to welcome 100,000 tourists in 2018 as its airport was finally inaugurated on Thursday, May 10. Read more “Palawan Town Eyes 100,000 Tourists in 2018 as San Vicente Airport Opens”
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has already started a P30-billion road-widening project here that is expected to boost economic growth in Palawan. Read more “Superhighway to Boost Palawan Tourism”
Operations at the new terminal of the Puerto Princesa International Airport began on Thursday, May 4, following the inauguration of the P4.5-billion facility on Wednesday, May 3. Read more “Puerto Princesa International Airport’s New Terminal”