Typhoon "Odette" (international name: "Rai") is moving westward and is likely emerge over the Panay Gulf and the Sulu Sea on Friday morning, Dec. 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. (Photo from PAGASA / MANILA BULLETIN) PAGASA said in...
Traveling to the beach is made sweeter as this airline company now offers direct flights to El Nido By Isabel Lerma A trip to El Nido, Palawan had always been on my bucket list. The exclusivity of it is what enticed me the most. When I was younger, I would often catch myself wondering what about...
The Philippines has successfully resupplied its troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal, Malacañang announced Tuesday, Nov. 23. "Dumating na ang resupply boats sa Ayungin Shoal at nakarating na sa BRP Sierra Madre ngayong tanghali (The resupply boats have arrived at Ayungin Shoal and they reached BRP...
Having good soil, a strategic plan, and the right people are some of the crucial factors that must be in sync for farm operations to run smoothly, especially during times of difficulty. Bryan John Dizon, 38, the owner of Javenri Harvest Farm, is one person who can attest to this. Dizon...
From a strictly point-to-point travel bubble policy, popular destination Coron, Palawan is gearing up to welcome local travelers back on its shores and jumpstart domestic tourism this month. Coron, Palawan (Photo from Department of Tourism) In a recent executive order released by the municipal...
A total of 57 fishermen have been apprehended by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing in the vicinity waters off Aborlan, Palawan. According to PCG, the fishermen were aboard a commercial fishing boat and two small vessels when they were caught while allegedly using improvised air...
President Duterte has vowed to put an end to Palawan's electricity woes by expropriating the franchises of the underperforming power providers in the province. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the joint meeting of the NTF-RTF ELCAC in Region IV-B in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Nov. 4,...
President Duterte inaugurated his eighth port development project in a span of one week in what can be described as part of the last hurrah of "Build. Build, Build" under his administration. President Rodrigo Duterte (center) attends the inauguration of the Puerto Princesa Seaport Expansion Project...
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has announced the start of the closed fishing season in Northern Palawan on November 1, 2021. This is to further boost the growing abundance of galunggong in the province. 43226 From November 1 to January 31 of...
What can the public expect from a Robredo presidency? Her spokesman Barry Gutierrez said that Vice President Leni Robredo will continue to visit far-flung areas to extend assistance, just like what she has always done even before she joined politics. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) “‘Yung...
Intensive care unit (ICU) beds and vaccine cold storage units were donated by the United States (US) to Palawan to help in the province's response against the coronavirus pandemic. TIMELY AID-- The US Indo-Pacific Command has donated intensive care unit (ICU) beds and vaccine cold storage units to...
The local support for Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was further amplified after two more congressmen from Palawan joined the Liberal Party (LP) ahead of the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan (OVP) This...
