#Palawan
Articles tagged with «Palawan».
Manamoc: Island Barangay in the Cuyo Archipelago
Manamoc is a volcanic island-barangay in Palawan's Cuyo Archipelago, known for its marine protected area and proximity to Amanpulo.
Balabac Island: Geography, Ecology and Strategic Position in the South China Sea
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of Palawan, home to endemic wildlife and a key Philippine Navy base near Malaysia.
Alsophila ferruginea: Rust-coloured tree fern of the Philippines
Alsophila ferruginea is a tree fern species endemic to the Philippines, found in mossy forests on Negros, Palawan, and Balabac.
Mimaropa: Administrative History, Geography and Economy of the Southwestern Tagalog Region
Mimaropa is an administrative region in the Philippines comprising Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. Established in 2002.
AFP Western Command: Defense of Palawan and the West Philippine Sea
AFP Western Command (WESCOM) is the military unit established in 2001 to defend Palawan and the West Philippine Sea.
Malampaya Sound: Geography, Ecology and Marine Protected Area Status
Malampaya Sound is a protected inlet in Palawan, Philippines, known for its diverse ecosystems and as the only habitat of Irrawaddy dolphins...
Roots of Health: Reproductive Health Services in Palawan
Roots of Health is a nonprofit in Palawan providing free reproductive health services, education, and system strengthening for women and you...
Quiniluban Group: Geography, Islands and Navigation in the Cuyo Archipelago
Geography and navigation of the Quiniluban Group, a limestone island chain in Palawan's Cuyo Archipelago.
Cagdanao Island: Geography, Marine Ecology and Diving Sites in Northern Palawan
Cagdanao Island in Palawan offers white sand beaches and coral reefs for diving and snorkeling, located near Taytay.
Loaita Cay: Geography, sovereignty and military observation
Loaita Cay is a small, eroding island in the Spratly Islands administered by the Philippines and claimed by Vietnam and China.
Palawan stink badger: Taxonomy, Ecology and Conservation
Profile of the Palawan stink badger (Mydaus marchei), a vulnerable skunk endemic to Palawan, Busuanga, and Calauit.
Busuanga, Palawan: Municipality Profile, History, and Geography
Profile of Busuanga, a 3rd class municipality in Palawan, Philippines. Covers history, geography, and the Calauit Safari Park.
Magsaysay, Palawan: Municipality Profile and History
Profile of Magsaysay, Palawan: history, geography, and the Lucbuan Republic.
Cape Melville Lighthouse: History and Heritage
Historic lighthouse in Balabac, Palawan, Philippines. Built by Spaniards, lit in 1892. National Historical Landmark.
2016 Asian Dragon Boat Championships
The 2016 Asian Dragon Boat Championships were held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, marking the first time the Philippines hosted the continenta...
Rio Tuba mine: Nickel reserves and operations in Palawan
Profile of the Rio Tuba nickel mine in Bataraza, Palawan, operated by Nickel Asia Corporation with significant ore reserves.
Palawan massacre: 1944 World War II atrocity in Puerto Princesa
The 1944 Palawan massacre saw 139 Allied POWs killed by Japanese forces in Puerto Princesa, leading to the Yamashita Standard.
Araceli, Palawan: Municipality Profile and Geographic Context
Araceli is a municipality on Dumaran Island in Palawan, Philippines, with a 2024 population of 14,554.
Quercus merrillii: Species Profile and Distribution
Quercus merrillii is a shrub species found in Palawan and Borneo.
Culion leper colony: History, segregation and legacy
The Culion leper colony in Palawan was a US-established leprosarium for isolating and treating leprosy patients in the Philippines.