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Palawan: Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (Crocodile Farm)

The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC) is an institute for the protection of wildlife that is found in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of the island province of Palawan in the Mimaropa region in the Philippines. Formerly known as the Crocodile Farming Institute, it features a crocodile farm, a veterinary care facility specializing in sick and injured crocodiles, and a mini-zoo that features various species endemic to Palawan. The Conservation Center is run by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. It is open to the public from 1:30 to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 12 noon, and from 1 to 5 pm on Saturdays. Visitors may watch the crocodiles’ feeding time every Monday and Thursday afternoon. (Source: wikipilipinas) Continue reading →

Budget Hotels, Inns & Accommodations in Palawan, Philippines

Puerto Princesa City Guide: Where to Stay

A Plaza Hotel

  • National Highway cor.
  • Contact nos: (6348) 434-AAPH(4474) / 434-2272 / 434-1368 to 434-1371
  • Emails: frontdesk@aaplazahotel.com / sales@aaplazahotel.com / aaph@i.ph
  • website: http://www.aaplazahotel.com
  • Price Range: PhP3000 – 8500

Abelardo’s Pension

  • Telephone: (6348) 4332195 / Cellphone: 09274217474
  • Price Range: Php450 – 600.

Albon Pension

  • Lacao-Carandang Streets, Puerto Princesa City.
  • Telephone: (6348) 4348582
  • Email: albonpension@yahoo.com
  • Price Range: PhP850 – 1100.

Aldo’s Residence

  • Garcellano Commercial Complex,
  • Telephone: (6348) 4332195
  • Price Range: Php200 – 620. Colored TV; laundry services

Amelia Pensionne

  • Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa City.
  • Telephone: (6348) 4337029
  • Price Range: PhP550 – 2000.

Aniceto’s Pension (WE STAYED HERE. RECOMMENDED ONE) 🙂

  • 71 Reynoso Street , Puerto Princesa City.
  • Telephone: (6348) 4346667
  • Cellphone: 09272059782
  • Email: arc_tess@yahoo.com.ph
  • Price Range: Php250 – 950 Continue reading →

Palawan Complete Traveler Guide

A Palawan resort guide for the intrepid from top-end luxury and child-friendly family resorts to cheap and cheerful budget digs. Palawan dives, footprints in white sand, banca cruises, lost Japanese and even some preening giraffes.

Flights to Palawan, bancas and ferries 

Zest Air (formerly Asian Spirit, tel: [63-2] 855-3333, www.zestair.com.ph) and South East Asian Airlines orSEAIR, (tel: [63-2] 849-0100, www.flyseair.com) fly into Busuanga Island daily from Manila, during the “dry” season (November to April). This is the largest bit of forested real estate and it is at the very heart of the Calamian Islands.

Seair also flies from Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, to Busuanga. Air Philippines (tel: [63-2] 855-9000, www.airphils.com) serves Puerto Princesa, connecting it with Manila on a published fare of around P1,293 (US$1 = 44 pesos) and with specials around P793 (Sky Saver) and rock bottom cheap ticket promotions. And the WG&A Superferry (tel: [63-2] 528-7000, www.SuperFerry.com.ph) is another option. Continue reading →

Up, up, and away: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012

Finally Sunday came, and we’re off to witness the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012.

This year’s Fiesta re-ignited not just the hot air balloon burners but also interests in everything in flight: hot air balloons, training aircraft, helicopters, commercial planes as well as sky diving and paragliding. For four days, about a hundred enticing hot air balloons of different fun designs from a dog, to a panda, to a huge ice cream, floated above the enthusiastic crowd. Continue reading →

Up, up, and away: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 (Part 4/4 of Subic & Clark’s Adventure)

Finally Sunday came, and we’re off to witness the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012.

This year’s Fiesta re-ignited not just the hot air balloon burners but also interests in everything in flight: hot air balloons, training aircraft, helicopters, commercial planes as well as sky diving and paragliding. For four days, about a hundred enticing hot air balloons of different fun designs from a dog, to a panda, to a huge ice cream, floated above the enthusiastic crowd. Continue reading →

Backpackers Budget Guide on Going to Subic (Part 1/4 of Subic & Clark’s Adventure)

I’ve always dreamt to fly, to see the world from above, sail like a falcon, and feel the cool touch of the wind on my face. This and the many other reasons that conspired, including of course my adventuroj side, led me to my next travel destination – off to Clark, Pampanga’s Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival, and since we’re already there, might as well head out for a side trip to Subic, Olongapo city, Zambales as well.

And so the following is my backpacking guide and sample itinerary for a budget Clark and Subic escapade. Continue reading →

There is Jealousy in Love

When love and jealousy collide
Soon you’ll realize
That when a feeling is really right
You find that you cannot put up a fight

When love gets in the way
You’ll find that you cannot stay away
But when a feeling is right, soon you’ll realize
It’s there so stay and display in your eyes

But you cannot define
When a feeling is really divine
When a feeling is really right
That which sets your heart into light Continue reading →