#SilentSunday

Took this photo while I was having breakfast at Itoy's coffee in #PuertoPrincesa #Palawan. I was so taken by the play of colors in one frame.

#Manila continued to be the country’s leading cruise gateway, followed by #PuertoPrincesa and #Boracay Island, “signaling renewed confidence among cruise operators and growing demand for itineraries that combine urban ports with leisure and nature-based destinations.” #cruisetourism #tourism #travel #Philippines

NOT SIMPLY CRUISIN’ ALONG | Despite challenges, PHL sees steady growth  in cruise tourism in 2026 | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/01/04/not-simply-cruisin-along-despite-challenges-phl-sees-steady-growth-in-cruise-tourism-in-2026/

Please tell me which driving school here in #PuertoPrincesa uses a #Suzuki #Jimny as their practice car because I'd like to enroll right away. 😂

Saw one on the road today but wasn't able to catch which driving school was it.

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#PinnacleTourism #PuertoPrincesa #PalawanPhilippines #PhilippinesGetaway #BeachVibes #PhilippinesTourism #ExplorePalawan #HiddenParadise #UAEToPhilippines

Finally, after 684 revisions, my #Palawan itinerary is final hahaha. Made several cancellations and new bookings (again). After too much overthinking, I have decided to skip Port Barton for now and just focus on El Nido and PPS. I think I was feeling some sort of paradise overwhelm. Puro kasi beach for 9 days haha. Plus ang daming van transfers. So I replaced PB with a 2-night staycation at a nice hotel in PPS. Perfect for decompressing before going home. And now I'm excited!

PS. NGL, Palawan can be overwhelming for first time goers and DIY and solo travelers like me. There are so many options and you want to make the most of your trip. But less is more. And slow travel is better. So I'll reserve Port Barton for another trip. Hopefully soon. 🤞

#Travel #Philippines #SoloTravel #ElNido #PuertoPrincesa

And for some good, good local sports news from the City in a Forest, yesterday, our team emerged 1st overall in this year's edition of the recently-concluded ICF Dragon Boat World Championship at the #PuertoPrincesa Baywalk, edging out Germany's in one category and 1-up'd Canada in another.

Notably, it's indeed the first time we held such a prestigious water sport event, especially for #SoutheastAsia.

https://palawan-news.com/big-win-for-ph-paddlers-at-dragon-boat-worlds/

#TootSEA #Philippines #Palawan #DragonBoatRacing

Rainy season is coming soon, hopefully in time to save the #corals 🙏
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#PuertoPrincesa city #PALAWAN, #Philippines — The #TubbatahaReefs Natural Park (TRNP) is suffering from #CoralBleaching due to prolonged heat brought by the #ElNiño phenomenon, a report from the Tubbataha Management Office said. #ClimateChange #BurningPlanet

Coral bleaching hits Tubbataha due to #ExtremeHeat
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1947490/coral-bleaching-hits-tubbataha-due-to-extreme-heat#ixzz8c3Gv9z00

Coral bleaching hits Tubbataha due to extreme heat

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) is suffering from coral bleaching due to prolonged heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon, a report from the

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Ana Liza Solis, officer-in-charge of the #climatology and #agrometeorology division of #Pagasa, previously mentioned that this year’s dry season “could be one of the warmest” due to the ongoing effects of #ElNiño.

Pagasa said the heat index may reach the “danger” and “extreme danger” categories from April to May this year. #Philippines #BurningEarth

#PuertoPrincesa City to sizzle at ‘danger’ level on March 25-26
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1922651/puerto-princesa-city-to-sizzle-at-danger-level-on-march-25-26

Puerto Princesa City to sizzle at ‘danger’ level on March 25-26

MANILA, Philippines — Puerto Princesa City is predicted to experience a “danger” level heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on March 25 and 26. According to the Philippine Atmospheric,

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Mood for today...

This piece called the Palawan Massacre Monument installed at Plaza Cuartel, Puerto Princesa City was made by WW-II American POW Don Schloat in memorial of WW-II POWs who were massacred in this very place on December 14, 1944.

#Palawan
#PlazaCuartel
#PuertoPrincesa
#WorldWarII