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Palaweños
Palawan (), officially the Province of Palawan ( cyo, Probinsya i'ang Palawan; tl, Lalawigan ng Palawan), is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of Mimaropa. It is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of . The capital city is Puerto Princesa. Palawan is known as the Philippines' ''Last Frontier'' and as the Philippines' ''Best Island''. The islands of Palawan stretch between Mindoro island in the northeast and Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island (), measuring long, and wide."Palawan – the Philippines' Last Frontier" ''WowPhilippines''. Accessed August 27, 2008. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tubbataha Reef
The Tubbataha Natural Park, also known as the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park ( fil, Bahurang Tubbataha), is a protected area of the Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. The marine and bird sanctuary consists of two huge atolls (named the North Atoll and South Atoll) and the smaller Jessie Beazley Reef covering a total area of . It is located southeast of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. The uninhabited islands and reefs are part of the island municipality of Cagayancillo, located roughly to the northeast of the reef. In December 1993, the UNESCO declared the Tubbataha Reefs National Park as a World Heritage Site as a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands. In 1999, Ramsar listed Tubbataha as one of the wetlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooke's Point
Brooke's Point, officially the Municipality of Brooke's Point ( tgl, Bayan ng Brooke's Point), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 73,994 people. It is named after Sir James Brooke. The name has now come under critical review, with some branding the naming of the municipality as "White Worship" and the persistence of a colonial mentality among the populace. Native leaders have also demanded that the original name of the municipality, Bonbon (sometimes written as Bon-Bon), be restored. The Pearl of Lao Tzu or the Pearl of Allah, formerly considered the world's largest pearl, was found in its waters on May 7, 1934. History Originally known as Bonbon by the native inhabitants, the current name of Brooke's Point comes from Englishman Sir James Brooke, first white Rajah of Sarawak and founder of the Brooke Dynasty. It is believed that during one of his voyages, he landed on the tip of an island w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Nido, Palawan
El Nido, officially the Municipality of El Nido ( cyo, Banwa i'ang El Nido, tgl, Bayan ng El Nido), is a 1st class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,494 people. It is about south-west of Manila, and about north-east of Puerto Princesa, capital of Palawan. A Protected area, managed resource protected area,Destination: El Nido Accessed 24, 2008. it is known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs, as well as for being the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago. History El Nido has been inhabited by humans since early 2680 BC, or even up to 22,000 years ago. This was confirmed by the fossils and burial sites, dating back to the Neolithic, Lat ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Araceli, Palawan
Araceli, officially the Municipality of Araceli ( tgl, Bayan ng Araceli), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,434 people. The municipality covers roughly the northern half of Dumaran Island. Cuyono is the principal language of the area. Araceli was formerly part of Dumaran Municipality, but was made into a separate municipality in 1961. The Catholic Parish is ''Nuestra Sra. de Araceli'', that can be translated to "Altar of the Sky" (from ''ara'', meaning altar; and ''celi'', meaning sky). Geography Barangays Araceli is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * Tinintinan * Dalayawan * San Jose De Oro * Talotogs * Santo Niño/Santo papa * Balogo * Lumacadlacad * Mauringuen * Madoldolon * Osmeña * Dagman * Calandagan (formerly Tudela) * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the admin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon, Palawan
Quezon, officially the Municipality of Quezon ( tgl, Bayan ng Quezon), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,283 people. It is home to the Tabon Caves where the remains of the Tabon Man were discovered. History The Municipality of Quezon was created in 1951 from the barrios of Berong and Alfonso XIII from Aborlan and the barrios of Iraan, Candawaga and Canipaan from Brooke's Point. In 1957, the sitios of Aramaywan, Isugod, Tabon, Sawangan, Calumpang, Campong-Ulay, Ransang, Cadawaga, Culasian, Panalingaan, Taburi, Latud and Canipaan were converted into barrios. Geography Barangays Quezon is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Alfonso XIII (Poblacion) * Aramaywan * Berong * Calumpang * Isugod * Quinlogan * Maasin * Panitian Quezon, officially the Municipality of Quezon ( tgl, Bayan ng Quezon), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narra, Palawan
Narra, officially the Municipality of Narra ( tgl, Bayan ng Narra), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 77,948 people. Besides spelling out the local name for the ''Pterocarpus indicus''—the Philippines' national tree—it is an acronym for National Resettlement Rehabilitation Administration. This program, established on June 18, 1954, resettled landless people from Luzon to Palawan. On June 21, 1969, the Municipality of Narra was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 5642 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos. Having a title as "The Rice Granary of Palawan" Municipality of Narra is the main rice producer of the Province of Palawan. The municipality also held "Palay Festival" (Formerly called as "Anihan(Reaping) Festival") held every middle or end week of the October. Narra also includes Rasa Island, home of the endangered endemic cockatoo species called "Katala or Abukay or Kalangay (depends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magsaysay, Palawan
Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay ( tgl, Bayan ng Magsaysay), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,603 people. It is the easternmost of the three municipalities of the Cuyo Archipelago, and its territory includes the eastern half of Cuyo Island, as well as Alcoba, Canipo, Cocoro, Patunga, Paya, Putic, Siparay, Tacbubuc, and Tagauanian islands. Geography Barangays Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. * Alcoba * Balaguen * Canipo * Cocoro * Danawan (Poblacion) * Emilod * Igabas * Lacaren * Los Angeles * Lucbuan – one of the oldest barangays in Magsaysay. The Saint Michael Archangel Parish Church, where the town fiesta is celebrated, and Cuyo Airport are both located in Lucbuan. * Rizal Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Magsaysay, Palawan, was 12,603 people, with a density of . Economy History Spanish Era The mode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linapacan
Linapacan, officially the Municipality of Linapacan ( tgl, Bayan ng Linapacan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,424 people. History When the Spaniards came in the 16th century, they made a fortress called Caseledan Port and Eli Port to be able to protect against Moro raiders. In 1954, the 10 islands of Barangonan, Cabunlawan, Calibangbangan, Decabaitot, Maroyogroyog, Nangalao, New Calaylayan, Pical, San Miguel, and San Nicolas were separated from Coron to form the town of Linapacan. The municipality of Culion is between Linapacan and Coron. In October 2013, the website Daily News Dig proclaimed the waters of Linapacan Island so clear that the website put it on the top of their list of 35 waters to swim in around the world before one dies. Geography Barangays Linapacan is politically subdivided into 10 island barangays. * Barangonan (Iloc) * Cabunlawan * Calibangbangan * Decabaitot * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalayaan, Palawan
Kalayaan, officially the Municipality of Kalayaan ( tgl, Bayan ng Kalayaan), is a 6th class municipality in the South China Sea under the jurisdiction of the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 193 people. Part of the Spratly Islands, situated within the South China Sea, the Kalayaan municipality, which includes Thitu Island (locally known as Pag-asa, the administrative center of Kalayaan Island Group) is 280 nautical miles north-west of Puerto Princesa and south-west of Metro Manila. It consists of a single barangay located on Pag-asa Island, which also serves as the seat of the municipal government. Besides Thitu Island, the municipality comprises six other islands: West York Island, Northeast Cay, Nanshan Island, Loaita Island, Flat Island (South China Sea) and Lankiam Cay (respectively locally named Likas, Parola, Lawak, Kota, Patag and Panata), and three shoals or reefs: Irving Reef (Balagtas Reef), Second Thomas Shoal (Ay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumaran
Dumaran, officially the Municipality of Dumaran ( tgl, Bayan ng Dumaran), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,528 people. The municipality covers the southern part of the namesake Dumaran Island (where the poblacion is located), as well as a portion on Palawan Island. It is bounded on the north-east by Municipality of Araceli, on the south by Sulu Sea, on the south-west by Roxas, and on the north-west by the municipality of Taytay. Dumaran also celebrate the Kalabukay Festival - Kalabukay refers to a local bird that is common to the people of Dumaran. The Municipality of Dumaran is in rich with natural resources. The majority of the people living in Dumaran are farmers and fishermen. Geography Barangays Dumaran is politically subdivided into 16 barangays, 9 barangays on the mainland of Palawan, and 7 barangays on Dumaran Island. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuyo, Palawan
Cuyo, officially the Municipality of Cuyo ( cyo, Banwa 'ang Cuyo, tgl, Bayan ng Cuyo), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,489 people. Its territory includes the western half of Cuyo Island, as well as Bisucay, Caponayan, Cauayan, Imalaguan, Lubid, Manamoc, Pamalican, Pandan, Round, and Quiminatin islands, all part of the Cuyo Archipelago. Cuyo is the oldest town in Palawan which has a culture of its own and was preserved for more than 350 years. During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, Cuyo became the second capital of Palawan after Puerto Princesa from 1873 to 1903.Cuyo , Official Website of the Province of Palawan. Accessed November 9, 2012. From the sea, Cuyo Island's first visible landmark is a lighthouse by the pier. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culion
Culion, officially the Municipality of Culion ( tgl, Bayan ng Culion), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,213 people. Culion consists primarily of Culion Island as well as 41 minor surrounding islands, as part of the Calamian group of islands. It was a former leprosarium, starting in 1906 under the American colonial regime until the American commonwealth of the Philippines era. Although leprosy on the island-town was abolished in the 1980s, it was only in 2006 when it was declared a leprosy-free area by the World Health Organization. The municipality was created by virtue of ''Republic Act No. 7193'' on February 19, 1992. In May 2017, the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO began its initiative to prepare the dossier of Culion's leprosy documentary heritage, which will be nominated in the future in the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. In May 2018, the ''Culion Museum and Archiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
