PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – There’s more to explore in the city within the “best island in the world”.
New developments wait to be seen in Puerto Princesa after its Underground River garnered a place in the New Seven Wonders of Nature, Puerto Princesa Mayor Luis Marcaida III discussed in a media tour in the city.
“A lot has changed since Puerto Princesa Underground River won the prestigious recognition as New 7 Wonders of Nature,”
“Aside from underground river, Honda Bay and the city tour, marami pa ho kaming pwedeng ipakita, that is why we would like to request you to re-introduce, re-promote the city of Puerto Princesa as a tourism destination dahil mas marami pang pwedeng puntahan ngayon,” according to Marcaida.
Recently, Puerto Princesa launched the Community-Based Sustainable Tourism. According to Marcaida, tourism is a major industry in the city, wherein small tourism destinations found in communities are managed by residents of the community itself.
Other community attractions were also showcased during the familiarization tour including Binuatan Creations, Mitra’s Ranch and Baker’s Hill.
About an hour and 10 minutes by air from Clark, Marcaida – who is also a Kapampangan – invited his “Kabalens” to explore the said city. Speaking in the Pampango dialect, the mayor extended his invitation.
“Kareng Kapampangan, agkat da kayu pung munta Puerto Princesa, atsu ku pu keni, mayor, I’m sure you will enjoy the city of Puerto Princesa,” said Marcaida.
Also known for its culinary delights, the delegation was also given the opportunity to taste local delicacies in some popular restaurants such as Ka Inato, Badjao Seafront Restaurant, Kinabuch’s Grill and Bar and KaLui Restaurant.
Marla Ivy Manundo and Marinella Mae Hernandez from PAL’s Corporate Communications Department accompanied the media in the said FAM Tour. While Rene Baylon, Department of Tourism reception II and Lyle Coruna, executive assistant to the mayor served as official tour guides.
The delegation is composed of Chris Navarro, Sunstar Pampanga; Jess Malabanan, Cris Sansano both from Interaksyon; Grace Sansano, DZRH; Paulo Santos, CLTV36; Jaypee Manalang, iOrbit News and Astrud Aguinaldo, CLTV36 and iOrbit News.
Some bloggers were also invited to join the FAM tour, Jan Darren Guiwan (Kapampangan Traveller); Will Garcia (Will Explore Philippines) and Hance Reyes (Restless Pinoy Traveler).
About an hour and 10 minutes by air from Clark, Marcaida – who is also a Kapampangan – invited his “Kabalens” to explore the said city. Speaking in the Pampango dialect, the mayor extended his invitation.
“Kareng Kapampangan, agkat da kayu pung munta Puerto Princesa, atsu ku pu keni, mayor, I’m sure you will enjoy the city of Puerto Princesa,” said Marcaida.
Also known for its culinary delights, the delegation was also given the opportunity to taste local delicacies in some popular restaurants such as Ka Inato, Badjao Seafront Restaurant, Kinabuch’s Grill and Bar and KaLui Restaurant.
Marla Ivy Manundo and Marinella Mae Hernandez from PAL’s Corporate Communications Department accompanied the media in the said FAM Tour. While Rene Baylon, Department of Tourism reception II and Lyle Coruna, executive assistant to the mayor served as official tour guides.
The delegation is composed of Chris Navarro, Sunstar Pampanga; Jess Malabanan, Cris Sansano both from Interaksyon; Grace Sansano, DZRH; Paulo Santos, CLTV36; Jaypee Manalang, iOrbit News and Astrud Aguinaldo, CLTV36 and iOrbit News.
Some bloggers were also invited to join the FAM tour, Jan Darren Guiwan (Kapampangan Traveller); Will Garcia (Will Explore Philippines) and Hance Reyes (Restless Pinoy Traveler).
