A passenger ferry caught fire near Coron in Palawan, leaving dozens dead and many missing. The disaster has deepened anguish ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday, Sept. 24, continued its search for eight individuals still missing after a passenger ferry fire off Coron, Palawan. The PCG said its ...

The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday said it is planning to deploy an infantry brigade in Palawan to secure the island in line with the military's territorial or external defense missions. In an ...

People participate in a rescue operation in Palawan Province of the Philippines, Sept. 9, 2026. At least five were killed, and 87 remain missing after a vessel caught fire on Wednesday off the waters ...

By Adrian Portugal and Eloisa Lopez CORON, Philippines, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Philippine rescuers recovered 30 bodies from a burned-out ferry on Friday, raising the death toll from the blaze to 35, ...

A new Army unit is being eyed for deployment in Palawan to help secure the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. At least five people are dead while 87 others ...

MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WorldRemit, a leading digital cross-border payments business is ringing in the new year with a new remittance payout partner in the Philippines with Palawan ...

When asked to think of the perfect island paradise, the image most people will conjure up will likely have sugar-like white sand, seclusive coves nestled among towering cliffs, and water so clear you ...

A plan to enlarge a two-lane highway into six prompts skepticism among locals. Experts say highway plans would endanger Palawan’s fragile forests, coral reefs and unique species. Observers believe ...

PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — including high-powered rockets — during Balikatan training aimed this week at ...

From the dramatic mountains to the moody skies to the stunning blue waters and speckled lagoons, nothing defines Palawan better than the views that surround it. The magnificent and crooked coastline, ...