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This Week in Palawan (July 31 to August 6, 2022)

See what’s happening in Palawan this week!

By: Mira Maestrecampo | July 31, 2022
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Palawan news, Puerto Princesa, Palawan


Palawan is recognized in the international spotlight as one of the World’s Best Islands in a travel magazine, making the Philippines one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Puerto Princesa is also a hot spot tourist attraction now that the country shifts to the post-pandemic era and leisure travel are getting back on track.

More implementations are expected in Palawan, such as the PUV modernization and the restoration of infrastructure such as the El Nido Transport Terminal.


Tourism News: Palawan included among World’s Best Islands


Palawan tops at 11th place in the list of The 25 Best Islands in the World by a New York-based travel magazine, under Travel and Leisure.

The magazine cites Palawan as the ‘ever-popular’ island, garnering the same praises as Boracay—a tropical paradise boasting the bluest waters, white-sand beaches, abundant flora, and fauna, and vast and lively marine life. [1]

The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauded this recognition, along with other islands in the Philippines—Boracay topping 9th on the list, and Cebu ranking 16th.

The islands featured in the magazine were rated according to their respective top attractions, sights, activities, food and dining, beaches, friendliness, and overall value of each tourist spot.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco says that the Philippines is truly a blessed country, filled with beautiful natural resources, the warmth of the Filipino people, and pure talent. Frasco expresses sincere gratitude for joining forces in moving forward amidst the situation of the pandemic, making the Philippines recognized all over the world as home to one of the most beautiful islands. [2]

On the other side of Palawan news, Puerto Princesa entices tourists to experience the various shades of comfort and hospitality, endless adventures, and more at the heart of Palawan.

As the country hopefully sees the pandemic shift to an endemic, revenge travel is highly expected. Travel mobility in the Philippines, both from foreign and local tourists, is back again to pre-pandemic levels, making Puerto Princesa a place travelers should not miss.



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Puerto Princesa not ready for PUV modernization in Palawan

The Chairman of the Committee of Transportation in the City Council of Puerto Princesa says that the city is not yet ready for Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization.

According to the Councilor Atty. Nesario Awat, who coordinated with the said group, the Driver and Operator Association in Puerto Princesa City, has requested the program’s extension before its implementation.

As of July 25, the said association would need to submit a route plan that would require the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board’s approval, which is the implementation of the proposed modernization.

In this PUV modernization in Palawan, old models of multi-cab vehicles shall be phased out. Vehicle operators and drivers at Puerto Princesa shall talk with the transport authorities about the PUV modernization. With this, the latter expresses that ample time for the preparation is needed by the committee and transport sector.

According to Councilor Awat, the staff and drivers of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are set to meet with other transportation sectors to discuss the modernization implementation.

There is expected that a transport cooperative to be organized before replacing and buying new models of multi-cab vehicles. It is as soon as the modernization is finalized and implemented.

Route changes are also expected upon implementing the said PUV modernization in Palawan.



President Marcos to include the restoration of El Nido Transport Terminal in projects declared in SONA.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. includes the El Nido transport terminal in his restoration projects, as he declared last July 25 in his first State of the Nation Address. Marcos says he aims to pursue this project successfully during his 6-year reign as president of the Philippines.

Marcos already ordered the Department of Transportation to go ‘full speed ahead’ on the said infrastructure projects in the country.


Consumer News: PALECO considers establishing renewable energy source


Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) cites that it sees renewable energy as a source of electricity in some parts of the cities of Palawan and Puerto Princesa.

PALECO Director Chairman Jeffrey Tan-Endriga said they are considering having an investor who might establish a renewable energy source in the province of Palawan. He also added that interested investors currently aim to develop renewable energy sources like Biomass in the municipality of Brookes Point and a solar farm in the city of Puerto Princesa.


Visit Yoorekka Magazine for more travel and COVID-19 updates and guidelines in Palawan!


All details and information in this article are true and accurate as of the publication date. However, while we are making our utmost effort to keep our content as up-to-date as possible, the condition surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be unpredictable, and the situation is developing rapidly. Hence, some information and recommendations may have changed since this article was published. For the latest advice, visit DOH and your LGU's official websites.



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[2] https://bit.ly/3oDSooH
[3] https://bit.ly/3zeoe01
[4] https://bit.ly/3zGGjoV
[5] https://bit.ly/3oBHTSK
[6] https://bit.ly/3bdLgwd
[7] https://bit.ly/3oBhk0b
[8] https://bit.ly/3oBHZtA


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About Mira Maestrecampo
Mira - with a long surname - is a girl who dreams of becoming a news anchor someday, in God's perfect time. She loves to read books and eat different kinds of cheesy or saucy food. A coffee addict and a dog lover, she loves long hugs, hot coffee on an afternoon break with friends, or simply sleeping all day with her stuffed unicorns.
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