PALAWAN "A Piece of Heaven on Earth"

I was once told by a trusted friend that if I hadn't gone to Palawan, Philippines, I should first go to Cancun, Punta Cana, Varadero, Miami, Santa Marta, Curacao, Thailand etc. I questioned why? He said," Once you've been to Palawan, it will be difficult for you to appreciate any other beach resorts in the world." "Palawan is the epitome of paradise." A piece of heaven on Earth!

OUR PFAC PALAWAN BOY SCOUTS (Part Two) with THUAN LE

HTC-PFAC FORMER STUDENT THUAN LE

and the BOYSCOUTS of PFAC PALAWAN





 

 

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Photos courtesy of Thuan Le. 
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Puerto Princesa City

The Cleanest City in the Philippines

Puerto Princesa City, the second largest city in the Philippines and the capital of Palawan has been the face of the last ecological frontier in the Philippines. Lying along the midsection of the long island of Palawan province, the capital city of Palawan is considered to be a first class city among the cities of the Philippines.

Puerto Princesa City is also known as the cleanest city in the Philippines and one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world.

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Built by the Spaniards)

The best time to visit Puerto Princesa would be the summer months from April to June, when seas are usually calm. Humidity is high but annual average temperatures are comfortable at 27 degrees Celsius. Nights may be chilly during rainy days, especially in forested areas, so it is advisable for visitors to bring warm clothing at all times.

One of Puerto Princesa’s main tour attractions and a source of pride for the locals is the Subterranean River National Park one of the world’s new 7 wonders of nature. The site features a very spectacular limestone landscape display in its navigable underground river, which flows directly to the sea. The underground river represents a habitat for conservation biodiversity.

Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park

(place where families and cultures gather)

Galloping dolphins are a common site on Honday Bay, Puerto Princesa, an additional treat to the locals and tourists while they go island hopping.

Puerto Princesa is also the jump off point for Honda Bay which is rich in pristine white beaches with fine white sand. You can find them anywhere in the island. These water sceneries provide quite a contrast to the island’s green canopies. The clear emerald-green waters are truly a fascinating sight to behold. The islands in Honda Bay give the beach lovers a much sought-after uncrowded and unspoiled haven that one can never find anywhere else in the Philippines.

Puerto Princesa Philippines climate consists of pronounced wet and dry seasons equally divided throughout the year. The wettest month is September while the driest month is February. From October to April, the northeast monsoon whips up waves on the coast facing the South China Sea. The southwest monsoon blows from April to August.

    This is the aerial view of Puerto Princesa.

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