A plan to enlarge a two-lane highway into six prompts skepticism among locals. Experts say highway plans would endanger Palawan’s fragile forests, coral reefs and unique species. Observers believe ...

Researchers are excavating human remains from caves in Palawan Island in the Philippines to learn more about the diversity of burial and other cultural practices over the past 10,000 years. Since 2004 ...

Why visit Palawan: Known for its limestone cliffs, crystal waters, and vibrant marine life, Palawan is often ranked among the world’s most beautiful islands. Top must-sees: Highlights include El ...

I went because: My wife, Alison, had a qigong retreat in the Philippines, and we chose to visit Palawan afterward in part due to an article in The Chronicle ("Philippines Green," Nov. 18, 2007). Don't ...

The Archipelago revived a score of of 93.15/100 Coming in at the coveted number one spot in the World’s Best Island rankings is Palawan Island, an Archipelago in the Philipines. This is the Island’s ...

THREE Philippine islands made the cut in this year’s awards for Asia’s and World’s Best Islands by influential travel ...

Planning a Palawan trip in May 2026 means catching the perfect window: the dry season's final stretch delivers calm seas and pristine visibility while avoiding the peak tourist rush. For families, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Residents of Palawan Island in the Philippines have united to take on the companies that they say have grabbed their land. Seventeen indigenous ...

Palawan—an archipelago in the Philippines with some 1,780 islands—is magic. Its seascape is unrivaled and can be compared to the most lustrous of gemstones. While other tropical destinations only talk ...