A Colorful Unity

Baragatan Festival

by: Nathania Laforteza 3

Baragatan Festival is from the native term “bagat” which means ‘to unite’ is a fiesta celebrated annually to commemorate the foundation of the municipal government of Puerto Princesa Palawan. It is when different group with different cultures join together to perform in expression of their qualities, historical backgrounds and special delicacies. 

The festival begins on the 22nd of May until the 2nd of June with colorful float parade and a unique dance parade. There is a dance competition and 14 various cultures will be represented. It is a very fun festival because you will be able to witness the talents of every Palawan citizen. So what are you waiting for? Come to Palawan and dance with us!

The true message of this exciting festival is that of unity and convergence. Though the event celebrates the individuality of the people of Palawan, it also seeks to celebrate the importance of coming together and being as one.

Baragatan also features the richness of Palawan's natural resources, local delicacies, arts and crafts, and the spirit of entrepreneurship of Palawanos in the LGU Trade Fairs. There is no reason for you to not go to Palawan during this festival! There are tons of things to see and do there. It also focuses on the skills and talents of Palawanos as they compete in the Palawan Pop Idol, Chorale Singing Compettion, Munting Tining/Dance Craze and the Baragatan Battle of the Band, among others.

Overall, the Baragatan festival is a one-of-a-kind experience that every Filipino should witness on their next visit to Palawan. It is indeed an experience to learn how Palawan locals celebrate their diverse culture and remain united—a cornerstone on how they achieve progress while preserving their unique culture and traditions.

Dried Fish

Dried Fish

by: Ciara Manglapus 3

We all know that in Palawan, there are many products and foods that their nature can provide. One of the most local products that they have is dried fish. Dried fish is made of fish that is preserved through traditional methods such as drying, salting, and smoking.

You might ask what is the best “pasalubong”? Well of course its sea food. Dried fish is always the best pasalubong because of the rich feeling it gives and you could really taste the magic of the ocean. You could get even it in the wet markets of Palawan for affordable prices! 

In my trip in Palawan, I always try new things like eating dried fish. Honestly, I'm not into dried fish and when I first tasted it, it was too salty. I can’t even want to eat it again. But the thing is, they have a special flavor that no one can’t compare to the other dried fish in Palawan.

Those people living near the sea consider fishing as their daily source of living. They even have a boats and equipments for catching fish. Once they catch it they will sell it into the wet market. Yay! Fresh sea food!

So guys if you will go home without “pasalubong, I will tell you your trip isn’t complete. So don't forget to buy pasalubongs and try to eat dried fish that gives you this rich feeling. You could really taste the magic of the ocean in Palawan. There are also many places that you will find if you go here. It has even very affordable foods and products than any others.

Sea Food Sisig

Sea Food Sisig

by: Ciara Manglapus 2

Looking for something that is new or if you want something different from your local sisig? Try Palawan Sea food Sisig while it still sizzling hot on your plate.

In my trip in Palawan it won't be complete without eating at the famous restaurant kalui. Their menu was very affordable and yummy for me all of the tourist here are eating because of famous restaurant here in palawan.

That day we ordered the Palawan Seafood Sisig, a food adaptation from the popular pork dish of a sisig with sea food. this sea food sisig that you can have, with a price of 195 pesos. yummy!!

It takes 15 mins to cooked sisig while I'm eating at KaLui restaurant they have a amazing view and when you looked around there are so many Vintage paintings that you will see if you go here! 

The foods in palawan is really nice but trying something new is very different from your past taste of your local sisig, For us tourists, it may only be a nice place but there are also many places that you will find if you go here and it is very affordable than any other restaurants here in palawan.

Congee Long

CHAO LONG NOODLES

by Marcharel Sarmiento 2

Chao long noodles Palawan are varied. it is adapted on Vietnamese cuisine and brought it here in the Philippines. A pleasure is given to the Vietnamese cuisine for sharing their beloved meal in Palawan to be in the top 5 "MUST TRY" foods. 

Some of the customers highly wanted the original taste of Chao long noodles which is the sweet buto buto stew chao long over the beef stew chao long it looks like sweet reddish soup paired with toasted french bread with butter and garlic, topped in with the sprouted mongo, mint leaves and a little bit of their home made chili sauce and the result was "SO YUMMY"!.

This time the Delicious noodle soup was served in Hoa Kieu Vietnamese restaurant in Roxas, Palawan. The thick and flat home made rice noodles was always being accompanied by the garlic bread and cold softdrinks that would make your tummy very satisfied and  it would make you feel to go back in that restaurant everyday.

When you eat a Chao long noodles you wouldn't think of the price because the estimated price of the Chao long noodles cost for only 45 pesos and additional 30 pesos for the garlic bread. it is very pocket-friendly and it will make you very satisfied. 

Tired of eating the Filipino foods? Chao long is like "Toge" in the Philippines, it is usually cooked as a "Ginisang Toge" with Tofu. but Chao long is cooked in a different way!

Dare to Eat

TAMILOK

by Nathania Laforteza 2

Want to try something different? Something veeeery different? If you have a really strong stomach and can handle exotic things. Then, you must try this Palawan's best Tamilok. 

The famous exotic food in Palawan is called the “Tamilok”. It is in fact a wood worm that tastes like an oyster. It not literary a worm though, it is actually a mollusk found inside rotting mangroves. The word “Tamilok” was originally coined by two Americans. It started when they saw the locals eating the tree worm. The other guy called his friend and said “Tommy, Look!”. Then on, the locals adapted this to and referred it to the wood worm delicacy.

I know it looks kind of disgusting but it really tastes delicious! It is tasty and healthy and is very fun to eat (I mean, it's kinda odd but it really is something that you should try) It is best when you are with your friends especially when you guys are drinking. It is a good dish for "Pulutan". 

Now here’s the question: Are you really a fighter? Would you dare to eat something that looks so suspicious? Well, here’s the fun part. Swallowing the Tamilok is really a challenge. It is very slimy (slimier than oyster). It is really wet and would probably get stuck to you esophagus like an extra slippery and long oyster. Here’s a tip: When you’re planning to try this, you better have an alcohol in hand to help you. You have got to have the guts to eat it so you won’t vomit all over the place.

Now come and visit Palawan and go try it! Dare your friends to eat it! It really is a must try!

El Nido, Palawan

El Nido Resorts
by Marcharel Sarmiento 1

El Nido is located in El Nido-taytay.The perfect season when to go the resorts in El Nido Palawan are group of resorts that are eco-friendly.The resort stuff gives hospitality and unique service in enriching experiences to those tourist like the adventures to witness the natural beauty of the landscapes in El Nido Palawan.

El Nido Resorts is made to the Miniloc Island Resort and Lagen Island in El Nido, and the newly opened a new luxurious property. 

El Nido resorts has become responsible in an ecologically good areas that heir sustainability in welcoming a strong commitment to their customers is as high as it could be. The stewardship over the the service that they are giving in  diversing environment had become their exercise so that the tourist would probably know the importance of preserving nature to all.

There is low-impact activities exclusively offered to the guests. These includes the following: Snorkeling, Island hopping, Scuba diving, kayaking, hiking and many more.

El Nido has become one of the nature based in terms of having tourists that are providing enough education for the staff that is lack of education for them to have an opportunity to have a work and further add more knowledge to them. 

Rockin' Reefs of Palawan

Tubbataha Reef

by Nathania Laforteza 1

In the Sulu Sea, Philippines – at the geographic center of world marine biodiversity – lies the most breathtaking underwater experience for scuba divers. Tubbataha Reef is one of the best dive sites in the world. An astonishing density and diversity of coral and fish can be found in the crystal-clear underwater sanctuary.

When I went to Palawan, the first thing that I really wanted to do was to explore the wonderful islands that they can offer. I searched the internet for the best scuba dive site and Tubbataha Reefs was the first one to pop out. I look for blogs and reviews about the place and I was really fascinated about it. I immediately booked my trip there and went on to explore the magical Tubbataha Reef.

The Tubbataha Reef is the country's first national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I could not argue with that anymore! Tubbataha Reef deserves to be in the UNESCO World Heritage and to be the "Top 8 Best Dive Site" in the world because it really is amazing. It's really overwhelming to see something like that on news articles or on the internet. This goes to show that Philippine really have a lot of things to offer to the tourist.

This is a place for environmentally-conscious travelers with an adventurous spirit. Visitors must be aware of the things that they do while they are visiting Tubbatha Reefs. Every traveler must know where to put there trashes on the right places and must know how to respect the corals and the fishes. Tubataha is not owned by a single person or any private organization; it belongs to every Filipino. It is our duty to conserve the reefs for the benefit of the present and future generations.

So what are you waiting for? Plan your Summer vacation now and book for Palawan! Dive in with us and swim with all the fishes in Tubbataha Reef! There are so much more to see there and you would not be disappointed!