City News
Midday fire destroys 18 houses in three city barangays
A fire that broke out at noon on Wednesday in three adjacent barangays in the city fully burned 15 residences and partially destroyed three...
Local jeepney drivers express apprehension about modernization plan
Jeepney drivers in Puerto Princesa are not keen on the government's public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, stating they are unable to shoulder the...
USAID donates freezers to women’s group in Puerto Princesa
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Fish Right initiative, has given away freezers to women's associations in the fishing community...
City councilors reject call for lifting of compressor use in fishing
Majority of the members of Sangguniang Panlungsod have thumbed down a request made by residents of barangays Macarascas, Bahile, and Buenavista for the suspension...
Implementation of city towing ordinance facing delay
The traffic management office in the city acknowledged a delay in implementing the ordinance that mandates the towing of automobiles causing roadblocks. Allan Mabella, program...
City gov’t eyes faster TEZ accreditation for envi estate, Quito
The city government of Puerto Princesa is speeding up its application to the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for the designation of...
CTFRB reminds tricycles of Feb. 28 deadline for franchise renewal
The City Tricycle Franchising and Regulatory Board (CTFRB) reminded tricycle drivers that they have until Tuesday, February 28 to renew their franchises. According to CTFRB's...
Rep. Hagedorn announces he has cancer
3rd District Palawan Rep. Edward Hagedorn has put a stop to rumors over his health by announcing on Monday that he is having treatment...
Puerto Princesa to host various sporting events
Puerto Princesa city sports director Atty. Rocky Austria visited the city council during its 32nd regular session on February 20 to update its members...
Puerto Princesa eyes resumption of int’l bird photography race
The city environment office hopes to resume the international bird race this year after the COVID-19 outbreak disrupted it for three years. Atty. Carlo B....
Puerto Princesa aims to turn envi state, Cuyito area into tourism enterprise zone
Puerto Princesa is aiming to convert the environmental estate in Sta. Lucia and the Cuyito into a tourism enterprise zone to boost their investment...
PPUR Management brings BOSS to businesses within the national park
Some 30 establishments around the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) have been able to renew their business permits as its management brought...
