City Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa in Palawan said the city will soon become the country’s “Sports Tourism Capital†as efforts are well underway in making the pristine city a haven for local and foreign outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Hagedorn said that while Puerto Princesa has long been one of the favorite tourist destinations of the [...]
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Puerto Princesa aiming to become “Sports Tourism Capital of the Philippinesâ€
Palawan Underground River visitors up by 37% in 2007
Tourist arrivals at the St. Paul Subterranean River National Park (SSRNP), more famously known as “Underground River,†has continued to rise, with 63,271 visitors recorded in 2007.
James Albert Mendoza, park manager, said the tourist arrivals in the Underground River increased by 17,003 or 36.75 percent compared to 46,268 visitors in 2006. Mendoza said of the [...]
Kayak Calamian Archipelago During Special Group Trip To Philippines With Expert Guide, Joe Toback
Experience undisturbed tropical wilderness, secluded sandy coves and unique limestone formations in the Calamian Archipelago with California-based Mountain Travel Sobek’s 11-day Kayaking the Calamian Archipelago package, avalible for only two departure dates: April 6 and April 20, 2008.
Starting at $3,745 per person (for a group of eight to ten), based on double occupancy, travelers will [...]
Palawan is now listed as a high-end adventure travel destination
Palawan has recently landed as one of the destination offerings of Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two leading international tour operators that cater to discriminating, high-end adventure seekers. Kayaking and snorkeling in the Calamian Archipelago and equally stunning vistas in neighboring islands now stand alongside African safaris, Mt. Everest treks and other highly specialized [...]
Palaweno cyclist wins 4th lap in “Tour of Palawan 2007â€
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 15 –Defending champion Jerry Ramos tried to recover his setback in the previous three laps by topping the fourth lap in the on-going “Tour of Palawan 2007†in this island province.
Crowd-favorite Ramos of Narra Team put more endurance and familiarity on the rough roads 70-kilometer Brooke’s Point-Rio Tuba, Bataraza route.
Tubbataha Reef generates Php 3.7-M during diving season this year
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, - The Tubbataha Reef National Park, declared as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1993, generated a Php 3.7-million income during the diving months from March to June, this year.
This was disclosed by Angelique Songco, park manager, in an interview by DWRM-Radyo ng [...]
