is one of the two regions of the Philippines having no land border with another region, Eastern Visayas being the other, and is designated as Region IV-B. The name is an acronym that stands for its provinces, which are: Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.
Palawan was subsequently moved by executive order from MIMAROPA to the more logical Western Visayas. Removing Palawan from MIMAROPA would have turned the region into MIMARO. Because of problems with implementation of the executive order, however, an administrative order was later issued holding implementation in abeyance.
Presently, Palawan and the newly-declared highly urbanized city of Puerto Princesa still remain a part of this region.
FEATURED DESTINATION: PALAWAN
Known as the country's last frontier, Palawan has managed to preserve
its fascinatingly natural habitat through the years. Situated north of
Mindoro and north of Malaysia's Sabah Island, Palawan is the country's
largest province spanning 1.5 million hectares. An ideal breeding
ground for tropical flora and fauna, Palawan has more than a thousand
islands and islets where monkeys, squirrels, bear cats, and zebras
thrive with wild tropical plants and corals.
Palawan's population follows the same pattern. The province has
attracted peoples of all backgrounds and it is said that today's
Palawenos are a fusion of 81 different cultural groups. Foreigners,
too, have grown to love this quiet province.
Palawan consists of about 1,769 islands; the Calamian Island
group to the north, the Cuyo Islands group to the northwest, and the
Balabac-Bugsuk group to the southwest. For the laid-back trip, Honda
Bay is an ideal destination. From there, you can take your pick of your
own little hideaway from Cowrie Island and Pandan, to La Isla Bonita
and Isla de Nagusuan.
Wildlife
Calauit Island is a
3,700 hectare game preserve and wildlife sanctuary alive with
indigenous species and African wildlife including giraffes, zebras, and
gazelles. Sea turtles, sea cows, and a variety of marine life nestle on
its shores.
Underground River
Beneath
the St. Paul Mountain lies a quiet underground river which snakes for
about 8-kilometers before opening up into a clear lagoon flowing into
the South China Sea. The Park also features the exciting Monkey Trail
with its series of wooden paths to the forest.
Tabon Caves
The oldest known habitation site in Southeast Asia, the tabon Caves, unearthed a skull that dates back to 22,000 years ago.
Beaches
Visit the Balsahan
or Tagbarung Swimming Resort, Kalis Point, or better yet, get a taste
of El Nido. El Nido features black marble caves, tabletop corals,
fantastic marine life, and the requisite white sand beach. Named after
the swallow's nest which proliferates in its mountain caves, El Nido
also features one of the most delicious samplings of the freshest
seafood in the land.
Archeological Hunts
Go down
Cuyo Island and visit the Cuyo Spanish Church Fort with its massive
ten-meter high and wide walls. Archeologists have also unearthed
stone-age tools, Chinese burial jars, and ancient ornaments in
Palawan's numerous caves.
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