Cargo-passenger ship MV St. Francis Xavier runs aground approximately one nautical mile from the port of Coron in Palawan on June 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) (Updated) A cargo-passenger ship experienced engine trouble and hit shallow waters while preparing to depart Coron...
The beautiful city of Puerto Princesa continues to impress as a premier, pristine tourist destination. The beautiful city of Puerto Princesa continues to impress not only as a premier tourist destination but also as the thriving, highly urbanized capital of Palawan province. With its pristine...
Four Points by Sheraton Palawan, Puerto Princes (Photos courtesy of Sheraton) Palawan, recognized as one of the best islands in the world, is a beautiful premier destination boasting unparalleled heritage sites, preserved national parks, and world-class resorts and properties. Case in point: Four...
Fisherfolk in Aborlan, Palawan receive their promised cash assistance (Speaker’s office) The Office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez has led the distribution of nearly P6 million worth of cash assistance to fisherfolk in Aborlan, Palawan. The cash aid...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right side, sitting, in black) listens intently to the grievances of Palawan fishermen. Sitting to Romualdez's left is ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo. (Rep. Tulfo's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is taking his role as caretaker of Palawan's third congressional district very seriously. This was apparent during his recent visit to the province wherein he...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center, in black) (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez--also known as "Mr. Rice"--brought to Palawan's 3rd district some P12 million worth of rice and cash aid on Friday, March. 1. Romualdez is...
A cargo vessel sank off Coron, Palawan on Monday morning, Feb. 19, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said 14 crew members of MV Amelia Kyle-1 were rescued by the crew of fishing boat (FB) Mommy Rose I after the vessel sank three nautical miles off...
A total of 336 pieces of hidden fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" are recovered by authorities at the shoreline of Brgy. Sebaring in Balabac, Palawan on February 14, 2024. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) Fossilized giant clam shells or "taklobo / manlet" that are suspectedly...
The devastating fire in Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Speaker's Office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has fully endorsed the mobilization of P35 million worth of government aid to the victims of a destructive fire in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on...
Five Philippine properties bagged the Green Hotel Standard accolade at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Awards in Vientiane, Laos, held from Jan. 22 to 27. Club Paradise Palawan, Bohol Beach Club, Seda Nuvali, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, and The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay emerged as winners, helping...
Coron-based resort Club Paradise Palawan was awarded the Green Hotel Standard at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Vientiane, Laos, marking a major stride toward responsible tourism. The award recognizes hotels committed to sustainable tourism through environmentally friendly practices and...
