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Melville Lighthouse – Balabac, Palawan

The Melville Lighthouse was built a century ago to guide sailors as they traverse the waters around Palawan. This historic landmark acted as a guide for seafarers and warned vessels to stay away from the sharp rocks and reefs that surround Balabac Island. It has been in service since the Philippines was under Spanish rule and has since been retired. A solar powered lighthouse has taken over the duties of this historic lighthouse. The tower is in good condition despite its age since a caretaker has been hired to safeguard Continue reading →

Cuyo Fort – Cuyo, Palawan

The historic Cuyo Fort is located in Gapusan Beach. This impressive structure is actually a fortified church and features a place of worship on side and a convent on the opposite side. The Spanish authorities added a bell tower on one of the corners or bastions of the fort in 1827. Renovations over the years have transformed this ancient fort into its present state.

Tourists enjoy a visit to the Cuyo Fort in Gapusan Beach because it provides a view of the majestic architecture that defined the Continue reading →

Tabon Caves – Quezon, Palawan

The Tabon Caves are a set of caves north of Quezon municipality, in the south western part of the province of Palawan on Palawan Island, in the Philippines. The caves are named after the Tabon Scrubfowl. Tabon Caves is bordered on the south by the town proper of Quezon, Bgy. Panitian on the west, and the South China Sea on the north and east. The complex has 29 explored caves (only seven of which are Continue reading →

Parish of Saint Francis of Assissi – El Nido, Palawan

El Nido Philippines is predominantly Roman Catholic like the rest of the Philippines. The parish of the municipality, officially known as the Parish of Saint Francis of Assissi, is under the Apostolic Vicariate of Palawan.

A small segment of the population belongs to other Christian denominations such as Baptist, Iglesia Ni Cristo, Seventh-day Adventist and other Protestant churches. Recently, there is a growing number of migrants, who are engaged in Islamic faith, from southern Palawan and parts of Mindanao. Continue reading →

Immaculate Conception Parish – Puerto Princesa City

The century-old cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish has been known as the center of spiritual refuge for locals and visitors of Puerto Princesa City. Located at Barangay Liwanag along Rizal Avenue, the main thoroughfare in the city, the blue cathedral is an eye-catching edifice because of its unique architectural design in the district.

The pointed arches remind you of Gothic castles and buildings built during medieval Europe but unlike them, the Immaculate Conception Parish is predominantly made of cement, and not limestone. Nonetheless, the sight of the towering cathedral evokes different emotions. Continue reading →

Palawan National School (History, Mission, Vision, Contacts)

History
Formerly known as the Palawan High School, which was establish in 1907, in the island municipality of Cuyo. Province of Palawan. This started as a Junior High School for the first two years of secondary education. The first building was composed of six room which was made of light materials such as “pawid” and “sawali” (pawid was Continue reading →

Palawan State University (History, Academic Programs, Campus, Contacts)

HISTORY
PSU was established on March 2, 1972, as a teacher-training institution known as the Palawan Teachers College by virtue of Republic Act 4303 with Dr. Walfrido R. Ponce de Leon as its first president. It had an initial student population of 101 students enrolled in the BS Elementary Education and BS Education programs, and 40 students in Master of Arts (with several major fields) and Master of Arts in Education.
Through Republic Act 797 on February 27, 1984, the Palawan Teachers College was transformed into the Palawan State College enabling it to continue offering its Continue reading →

Dangkalan Resort Puerto Princesa City (Hotel Description, Accommodation, Hotel Facilities and Amenities, Contacts)

San Manuel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Dangkalan Resort is a resort in Puerto Princesa City with a beach front. Just 15 to 20 minutes away from the airport, Dangkalan Beach Resort and Restaurant is located along the Canigaran Beach. A Resort and Restaurant in Puerto Princesa City with a beach front lined with century old Dangkalan Trees that provide a soothing and refreshing air and sea breeze from Sulu Sea. Continue reading →

Club Paradise Coron (Hotel Description, Accommodation, Hotel Facilities and Amenities, Contacts)

Dimakya Island, Coron, Northern Palawan

HOTEL DESCRIPTION
A mere 60 minutes by plane southwest from Manila, and another 60 minutes ride by land and by sea is the 19-hectare island of Dimakya, home to Club Paradise. This island resort, blessed with 700 meters stretch of sun kissed talcum soft white beach and turqoise waters, serves as a sanctuary to a wide array of unique flora and fauna. Continue reading →

Linapacan, Palawan (History, Barangays, General Information)

Linapacan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 9,198 people in 1,721 households. In 1954, the islands of Linapacan, Cabunlaoan, Niangalao, Decabayotot, Calibanbangan, Pical, and Barangonan were separated from Coron, Palawan to form the town of Linapacan. Continue reading →