Reports show that in the Philippines and around the world, millions of Filipinos work as domestic helpers, more commonly known as kasambahays. Behind their everyday duties lies quiet sacrifice—many leave their own families behind so they can help keep other households running smoothly, providing...
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), northeast monsoon or “amihan,” and easterlies are affecting different parts of the country, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible flooding and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Residents in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan were alarmed after hearing loud explosions and rumblings which were linked to a rocket launch by China, the military said on Saturday, Dec. 13. According to Western Command (WESCOM), the acoustic events occurred around 7:13 a.m. to 7:14 a.m. last Friday,...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said the debris from a Chinese rocket launched on Friday possibly fell 23 nautical miles (NM) away from Puerto Princesa and 21 NM away from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. There is also a possibility that the debris would float around the area and wash toward...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said multiple foreign companies are already looking at potential investments in Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ), which is still awaiting presidential proclamation to commence development. In a statement, PEZA said it is in talks with prospective investors...
Police recovered more than P133-million worth of suspected cocaine in a coastal area in Linapacan town, Palawan province, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said joint personnel from the Linapacan Municipal Police Station,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for long-term, structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country gathered in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting. In a statement issued Monday, November 17, DepEd said the...
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is expected to continue affecting large parts of the country, bringing rains and thunderstorms to Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, November 15. In...
Palawan, once called Paragua, has long been regarded as the Philippines’ last ecological frontier—and for good reason. The entire province stands as a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, a living testament to nature’s enduring beauty. It accounts for more than 35 percent of the MIMAROPA...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed gratitude to international travelers after Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao were recognized among the Top 10 Islands in Asia in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay ranked fourth with 90.54 points, Palawan fifth with 90.23, and...
A suspected underwater drone with Chinese markings was found by local fishermen in coastal waters off Linapacan, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 30, raising fears that it may have been used in illegal marine research in Philippine waters. The approximately...
It’s raining rocket debris in Palawan. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday night, Sept. 26, that it retrieved a suspected Chinese rocket debris in Cuyo, Palawan. The debris was found by a local fisherman in the vicinity waters of Barangay Funda, Bisucay Island. A PCG footage dated Sept....
