Comments on: Puerto Princesa

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!

By: Nette

Nette — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:54:39 +0000

Ryan, this is really helpful. my cousins stayed at Puerto Princesa City while my best friend and I stayed in Coron. We had coffee and it turns out they wanna check out Coron and we might actually go together later this year. thanks for helping me, my cousins and Sioneta with our itineraries. as you can see, we’re amateurs.

More power to you and Tourism Philippines.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:14:34 +0000

Thanks Alen! Glad you liked it!

By: Alen Buenafe

Alen Buenafe — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:12:02 +0000

A very good review, really helpful! Thanks!