>> Palawan: One of National Geographic’s Top 20 Best Trips of 2011

taken from http://travel.nationalgeographic.com Palawan’s limestone karst cliffs, coral atolls, mangrove forests, sugar-white sandy beaches, and extensive fringing reefs create one of the Philippines’ most biodiverse terrestrial and marine environments. Designated as a fish and wildlife sanctuary in 1967, the Philippines’ largest (in total land area) province encompasses nearly 1,240 miles (1,995 kilometers) of coastline stretching …

>> Noy backs Palawan ’7 Wonders’ bid

MANILA, Philippines – The nationwide campaign to have the Puerto Princesa Underground River included in the new Seven Wonders of Nature got a major boost this week after President Aquino asked Filipinos to cast their votes by text to ensure that the Philippines’ famous natural attraction becomes part of the prestigious list. Aquino said with …

>> More development to boost Palawan’s tourism industry

By U.S. News Agency / Asian Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn said development can no longer be stopped from crawling to this city with the additional construction of malls, banks, hypermarkets, hotels and lodging houses to cater to its growing population and tourism industry. Robinsons Mall, the second largest shopping mall and retail operator in the …