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Does Earth Hour actually benefit the planet?

Elmer Badilla - March 26, 2023

PPSRNP celebrates 52 years as a protected area by emphasizing “resilience, keeping together”

Palawan News - March 26, 2023

Puerto Princesa records 40°C heat index on Saturday; Maasin City PH’s ‘hottest’ at...

Elmer Badilla - March 26, 2023

China-funded bridge threatens Paradise Reef in southern Philippines

Bong Sarmiento - March 25, 2023

Quite a journey to life

Alona Diaz Dizon - March 25, 2023

City News

Puerto Princesa City will join Earth Hour 2023

Palawan News - March 25, 2023

The city administration of Puerto Princesa will join other local government units, institutions, and organizations in observing Earth Hour 2023 tonight, March 25. Earth Hour...

Agutaya, Taytay residents affected by oil spill get cash aid, food...

Municipal News March 25, 2023

YAKAP project isinagawa ng Kapitolyo sa San Vicente

Municipal News March 25, 2023

PCSDS apprehends fishers for live fish closed season violation

Provincial News March 24, 2023

Provincial board seeks DOT, CAAP intervention on high airfares in Coron

Provincial News March 24, 2023

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Travel & Tourism

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Kalayaan is undeterred in achieving tourism goals

Rachel Ganancial - March 24, 2023

The municipality of Kalayaan has downplayed the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the contested West Philippine Sea in its bid to develop...

TRAVEL & TOURISM

El Nido ranks 4th on ‘Top 100 Beaches on Earth’ list

Cedez Castro - March 23, 2023

El Nido has once again added another feather in Palawan's hat after earning the 4th spot on the Top 100 Beaches on Earth...

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Creation of tourism promotions board for Puerto Princesa pushed

Celeste Anna Formoso - March 22, 2023

The city government recently reconstituted its City Tourism Council (CTC) in a bid to boost recovery from the pandemic-induced economic slump. City tourism department head...

TRAVEL & TOURISM

MORE THAN PINEAPPLES: Bataraza has more to offer

Rachel Ganancial - March 20, 2023

The southern part of Palawan has a lot to offer when it comes to different agricultural commodities. But various municipalities have already proven they...

TRAVEL & TOURISM

China reopens to Filipino tourists, resumes visa issuances

Joyce Ann Rocamora - March 20, 2023

China has officially reopened to foreign tourists, including Filipinos, as it resumed accepting applications for all types of visas, the Chinese Embassy in Manila...

Puerto Princesa taking steps to lure back South Korean tourists

Celeste Anna Formoso - March 20, 2023

Filipinos eager to travel as options go digital, booking app says

Joyce Ann Rocamora - March 15, 2023

Culion will start charging tourists environmental fees

Ruil Alabi - March 11, 2023

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Environment

Does Earth Hour actually benefit the planet?

ENVIRONMENT Elmer Badilla - March 26, 2023

Since 2008, the Philippines has been turning off its lights for an hour every last Saturday of March as a symbol of commitment to...

PPSRNP celebrates 52 years as a protected area by emphasizing “resilience, keeping together”

ENVIRONMENT Palawan News - March 26, 2023

In observance of its 52nd "Araw ng Taraw," or Day of the Karst, the management of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP)...

City ENRO highlights forest’s health benefits

ENVIRONMENT Elmer Badilla - March 25, 2023

The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO) marked the International Day of the Forest on March 22 by emphasizing the connection between...

REGIONAL

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Marinduque

MACEC commemorates Boac River spill with a Rights of...

Palawan News - March 25, 2023

The Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) have convened 44 out of 61 Boac village members to look back on March 24, 1996, when...

Regional

Newly-installed PNP MIMAROPA chief stresses ‘police visibility’ as first...

Palawan News - March 23, 2023

Incoming Police Regional Office MIMAROPA Chief P/BGen. Joel Doria wanted the police in the region to be more visible and felt by ordinary citizens. During...

Mindoro

Mindoro oil-spill reaches Antique

Palawan News - March 05, 2023

It is a race against time as government authorities huddle to contain the oil spill caused by the capsized tanker MV Princess Empress last...

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National

China-funded bridge threatens Paradise Reef in southern Philippines

Bong Sarmiento - March 25, 2023

Samal Island, a popular tourist destination near Davao City in the southern Philippines, is fringed by a 300-meter (980-foot) coral system known as Paradise...

National

PH, China agree to manage differences over SCS through...

Joyce Ann Rocamora - March 25, 2023

The Philippines and China have agreed to manage their differences and handle emergencies on the South China Sea (SCS) through “friendly consultations,” the Department...

National

PH should commit to be “good neighbor” and to...

Elmer Badilla - March 25, 2023

The Philippines should remain committed to "good neighborliness" as it is "the only right path" to develop its bilateral ties with China, its vice...

Most wanted na mangingisda dahil sa paglabag sa wildlife act, inaresto sa Aborlan

Police Palawan News - March 23, 2023

Inaresto ng Aborlan municipal police ang isang mangingisda na itinuturing na No. 3 most wanted sa municipal level dahil sa paglabag nito sa Wildlife...

Magsasaka sa Rizal, tinaga sa hindi malamang kadahilanan

Police Palawan News - March 23, 2023

Isang 59 taong gulang na magsasaka ang nagpapagaling sa ospital sa bayan ng Rizal matapos itong tagain kahapon, March 22, ng walang dahilan. Ang biktima...

OCD, hinikayat ang pamahalaan na bumili ng sariling ROV

Defense Palawan News - March 22, 2023

Iginiit ng Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) na kailangan ng gobyerno ang magkaroon ng sariling remote-operated vehicle (ROV) bilang dagdag na kakayanan para...

El Nido ranks 4th on ‘Top 100 Beaches on Earth’ list

TRAVEL & TOURISM March 23, 2023

Pinoys urged to join Earth Hour to ease effects of climate...

City News March 26, 2021

Been There, Done That: Korean influence in Filipino culture

Anything Under the Sun January 27, 2022

PCSDS apprehends fishers for live fish closed season violation

Provincial News March 24, 2023

Puerto Princesa City will join Earth Hour 2023

City News March 25, 2023

Opinion

VAT exemption and 10% discount for Solo Parents

OP-ED Rante Ramos - February 25, 2023

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Business & Agriculture

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Agriculture

Agriculture department lays out rural dev’t plan for Palawan

Agriculture

Kauna-unahang fisheries caravan, isinagawa sa bayan ng Quezon

Agriculture

DA, DILG forge partnership to address food security in the country

Narra breaks ground for ‘Swine AI sa Barangay’ project

Palawan News - February 25, 2023

DTI opens online mentorship for local entrepreneurs

Rachel Ganancial - February 21, 2023

Off-season farming seen to boost vegetable production in Palawan

Rachel Ganancial - February 20, 2023

Palawan farmers receive technical assistance for off-season veggie farming

Rachel Ganancial - February 17, 2023

Education

EDUCATION

ICMA relaunches student chapter at PSU

EDUCATION

WPU, Mapua hold eSalba system acclimatization activity

EDUCATION

Western Philippines University celebrates 113th founding anniversary

Health

HEALTH

Operation Smile conducts free cleft surgery mission in Palawan

HEALTH

JCI Kiao carries out medical, dental outreach in Napsan

HEALTH

Operation Smile is back, seeking 100 patients for free cleft lip and palate...

Season 2: A Healthy Palawenyo to share essential information on health

Rachel Ganancial - February 20, 2023

Senate committee okays P100 million budget for Palawan multi-specialty hospital

Palawan News - February 17, 2023

WEATHER

Puerto Princesa records 40°C heat index on Saturday; Maasin City PH’s...

Elmer Badilla - March 26, 2023

Summer has officially kicked off in the country as the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a Caution to Danger warning...

Typhoon in summer is possible, says PAGASA

WEATHER March 22, 2023

PAGASA announces start of summer

WEATHER March 21, 2023

PAGASA announces end of La Niña

WEATHER March 15, 2023

PAGASA monitoring 2 LPAs in and out of PAR

WEATHER February 17, 2023

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EDITORIAL

Editorial

EDITORIAL: The Philippines in search of an effective foreign policy towards...

Palawan News - February 16, 2023

The Chinese foreign ministry has boldly justified its recent use of a military-grade laser against a Philippine Coast Guard resupply vessel en route to...