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Palawan is situated
between the Sulu and South China Seas, to the south west of Manila,
in a zone which is free of earthquakes and well away from the main
typhoon belt. It is therefore a province not so prone to
natural disasters as some other parts of South East Asia. It does
have the benefit of a tropical climate, and is warm or hot all year.
It is part of the Brunei Darussalem, Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Philippines Easty Asean Growth Area
(BIMP-EAGA).
Although Palawan has retained much of its natural habitat and provides
such a peaceful haven, it is nonetheless a very accessible province of the
Philippines. The main airport at Puerto Princesa City is served by daily
flights from the Philippine capital of Manila, which is reached in a
little over an hour. There are plans already set in motion to upgrade the
airport to international status, and direct flights to and from abroad are
expected to ensue. Destinations are expected to include Brunei, which is
geographically very close to the south of Palawan. There are also ferry services to and from Manila and
Iloilo.
Palawan is also strategically placed for the major international
shipping lanes, offering potential for commercial enterprises to export to
other parts of the world, as well as other provinces of the
Philippines.
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