Comments on: Puerto Princesa

By: info addict

info addict — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:39:28 +0000

You may want to update your information regarding the Monkey Trail. When we were there in Dec 2010 it had been totally destroyed for about 6 months. the Jungle Trail is still open though.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:11:02 +0000

Check out Coron as well. This Sept, will be going to El Nido. :)

By: cor

cor — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:46:23 +0000

ganda ng PInas as in…thanks for the featuring the Palawan….!!!!

By: Vina

Vina — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:34:29 +0000

I wanna go to Palawan within this year!
Nature tripping…Under River the best! as per my friend there.

By: ellen

ellen — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:14 +0000

Amazing pictures.Very informative review . I ve been wanting to see Palawan ,camarines sur/ norte . I will make sure that on my next visit to PI. (I am US based ) visiting these places are on the top of my list. BTW, I totally agree with Ryan that Philippine cities are alot safer . Mabuhay Philippines.!!!!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:15:15 +0000

I think that Philippine cities are way safer than most cities in the US. The United Nations ranked the Philippines with a lower murder per capita than the US. :)

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:38:05 +0000

Hi Michelle,

I think you’re referring to the Dos Palmas kidnappings way back in 2001. Since then there are no other attacks that I have heard of in Palawan. I actually went all around Honda Bay (where the kidnapping took place) last December and I felt 100% safe. Actually that incident 9 years ago is still affecting tourism in Palawan to this day, but I don’t know why as it was an isolated incident. I’ve been to Palawan 3 times now and have been amazed by it’s unique beauty each time. And there has never been a time I have felt like I was in danger there.
To reassure you some more; near El Nido there are gas fields so the Philippine Navy has a presence in the area. Also the super luxurious Amanpulo Resort is frequented by many A list celebrities and VIPs who seem to have no major safety concerns as they return to Palawan again and again.
If you’re still worried about your safety in Palwan then don’t go, but you will seriously be missing out on some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world.

By: pitong crisostomo

pitong crisostomo — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:58:59 +0000

Yes michelle!! one more thing there is no earthquake in Palawan.

By: Chito

Chito — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:16:55 +0000

Michelle,

Let’s just say Palawan is a lot, lot safer than the nation’s capital Manila. ;-)

As for the persistent reports of piracy and terrorism, this article by Scott Allford might help allay your concerns:

http://tourism-philippines.com/viewing-the-philippines-in-a-different-light/

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:33:52 +0000

How safe is it in Palawan? I’ve heard stories of pirates O.O so i’m a little concerned about travelling there…but Palawan is so beautiful so i wanna see it at least once in my lifetime!