The study, conducted in 2019 by Prof. Michael Angelo Doblado for the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), established that after Magellan's death in Mactan his voyage had continued and made several landfalls in Palawan.
The list, released Monday by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque during his regular Laging Handa public briefing, included only Region 6, Cebu Island, Mactan, Region 8, and Caraga Region.
Marriott International (MI), an American luxury hotel chain, is set to debut in Palawan in 2024 as part of its five-year plan to triple its portfolio in the country.