The rich biodiversity of the Philippine flora is again demonstrated in the recent discovery of two endemic Begonia species in Palawan. Begonia Tandikan and Begonia obscuribracteata were discovered and identified in previously unexplored areas of Central Palawan . The preservation of these two...
The National Geographic says it’s an absolute sweet spot The National Geographic has named Palawan, specifically El Nido, as one of the “world’s most romantic destinations.” If you’re among the lucky ones who has been to this getaway, you’ll understand why. A place of lush limestone...
More than 800 residents in Palawan received free medical and dental supplies from the United States (US) military recently, the US Embassy in the Philippines said. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) During a three-day outreach program on Jan. 19 to 22, the US Civil-Military...
The government's pandemic task force has escalated six areas to Alert Level 3 due to the rising number of local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. El Nido is a municipality on Palawan Island. It is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines thanks to its absolutely stunning islands...
The low pressure area (LPA) spotted south-southwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within 24 to 48 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Jan. 27....
Tourism chief sees ‘revenge travel’ manifesting across all markets of the Philippine tourism industry A GLIMPSE OF PARADISE El Nido, Palawan (File photo) The annual tourism revenue in 2020 was no doubt higher than the receipts generated the following year since tourists were still able to enter...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 2, assured the victims of Typhoon "Odette" that he will help them rebuild their damaged communities. In a statement, Marcos vowed to assist in reconstructing the victims' communities as he expressed his sympathy with them....
Save Palawan Seas Foundation deploys rapid assessment task force to better understand the destruction of Northern PalawaRn THEY NEED HELP The aftermath of Typhoon Odette (Bobbie Alota from AFP) Through Typhoon Odette, the nation is coming together. Save Palawan Seas Foundation has conducted and...
President Duterte rued the country’s "population problem" on Thursday, Dec. 23 as he led a ceremonial distribution of food packs in typhoon-stricken Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. (Charlein Gracia/ Unsplash) "In our poverty, we are really too populated. I’m not joking here, okay? I just want...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid a visit to typhoon-ravaged towns in Palawan province to distribute relief goods and personally talk to residents who lost their homes and livelihood. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks to an affected resident during her Palawan visit on...
(PAGASA) Tropical cyclone wind signal number 3 remains hoisted over the northern portion of Palawan including Cagayancillo and Cuyo Islands, as typhoon "Odette" (international name: "Rai") made its ninth and final landfall over Roxas, Palawan at 3:10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17. "Moving generally...
(PAGASA) Typhoon "Odette" (international name: "Rai") continued to traverse the Sulu Sea and moved closer to Palawan province on Friday morning, Dec. 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 a.m. bulletin. As of 10 a.m., the center...
