REGION OF MIMAROPA, Palawan
It is the least densely populated city in the Philippines. In terms of land area, the city is the second largest geographically after Davao City with an area of 2,381.02 square kilometres (919.32 sq mi). Puerto Princesa is the location of the Philippines' Western Command headquarters.
Climate
languages
Currency
Tropical
Viatnamese
Viatnamese Dong
Unique features
Good for
Mellowed orche houses, lantern-filled streets, waterfront
Sampan boating tours, walking and food tours
``Luxuriant natural beauty``
Palawan Island offers a variety of dive sites offering a particularly exciting experience. Tubbataha reef which lies in the middle of the Sulu Sea is paradise to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the word and it is considered to be the best dive spot in the Philippines.
WHERE TO GO
Scuba Diving
Nature viewing
Enjoy Life
IMPORTANCE OF PALAWAN
Palawan Flooding due to heavy rains:Palawan Chapter is experiencing intermittent rains and very gloomy, while moderate to heavy rains over Puerto Princesa . Evacuation was initiated by BDAT 143 in Sitio Tabuan,Brgy. Bato, Taytay due to more than 6 feet flood water deep and is now staying temporarily at a warehouse owned by Mr. Parenas. Evacuation started 7:30 am until this afternoon.