Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palawan Island located?

Palawan is located southwest of the Philippines. It is bounded by the South China Sea on the west and the Sulu Sea on the east. The Province of Palawan includes the islands of Cuyo, Busuanga, Coron, Culion, Linapacan, Dumaran, Balabac and the Kalayaan Group of Islands (Click here to see a large map of Palawan).

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 >>

Environmental Issues and Concerns

Carrying Capacity of Underground River Exceeded?

14/03/2013 17:43
Due to the high influx of tourists wanting to see underground river in Sabang northwest of Puerto Princesa, carrying capacity concerns arise. Is the quota system effective in managing the apparently ecologically stressful entry of a multitude of people who desire to see the unique cave formations...

Mining and Environmental Quality

05/12/2012 03:57
One of the sensitive issues in Palawan nowadays is the dilemma regarding the kind of attitude that one should take towards mining activities occurring in the province. While in reality minerals could be one of the natural endowments of a place that should help power up a nation's economy, there...

Used Engine Oil Seeping in Ground Water in Puerto Princesa

21/11/2012 18:16
  I have time and again advised my undergraduate students to conduct a study on the potential impact of used engine oil disposal in small shops in the City of Puerto Princesa. While this appears to be ignored at present, the long term effect of the practice of directly disposing used...
1 | 2 >>