Puerto Princesa Airport

Five years ago I was in Palawan for a trip to Dos Palmas, two years ago I went back to the same place and what was very evident was the upgrade on the airport they were doing. It was very evident that Puerto Princesa has made the push with to boost tourism through their Palawan Experience motto. Like what we always say, the Airport is the first step towards progress.

Back then the Puerto Princesa Airport was quite old and always wanted to be late so that we won't stay long in the pre-departure area. Now, it has began to improve its Airport and the Philippine Airline flight 747 plane we boarded was fully booked. Hopefully I will be able to go back here with someone to visit either Dos Palmas, the underground river or another resort.

Together with the man

they call the Governor

Spreading peace on earth

Leaving my mark on the

plane entrance

Palawan Resto: Ka Lui's restaurant

In visiting Puerto Princesa, there is one restaurant that has become so popular that if you do not pay a visit to this restaurant then your Palawan Experience is not complete. This restaurant is located at the heart of the city and has become an attraction that everytime someone goes to Puerto Princesa, it is a must that they pass by Ka Lui's restaurant.

The restaurant has not changed a bit since I last dined here six years ago. The only difference is that you need to get a reservation before coming in! I said WHAT?!? That means the restaurant has attracted more and more people that you need to reserve a table either at 6:30 pm or 8:30 pm. Good thing we got a reservation. Not that the restaurant is small, its just that it has so many customers.

The place has improved tremendously and the ambiance is an atmosphere that captivates your soul when you eat. For those of you who plan to eat there, go there in slippers since one's shoes are asked to be taken off when you enter the dining area. The bamboo flooring is nice though and even if you don't have your shoes on there won't be any problem eating because you will be using your hands and not your feet.

The price is quite the same when you eat in manila. If you are in this province , the price is quite expensive if compared to the other places. But what the heck, the food is great and I myself forgot to take pictures since I was so hungry I emptied the bowls first before realizing that there was something I forgot to do and that is to take souvenir photos. Hopefully when I return next year there are more pictures of the food and not us.

Jonavie Quiray -Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008

I forgot to post this last week. Actually it was my first time to skip the Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant. The event was hosted by the city of Puerto Princesa and I just sent an STI representative to coordinate with STI Puerto Princesa to do the tabulation of the event. COngratulations to Jonavie Quiray the new Mutya ng Pilipinas together with Jam Libatong and Loren Andre Fermin Burgos who ran away with the Major prizes. Katrina Rigets and Quency Benaldes copped the 1st Runner up and Second Runner up titles respectively.

Congratulations also to the STI Puerto Princesa team led by Ms. Sheba Timbreza their administrator for doing us proud and providing the computers and additonal manpower for the tabulation proceedings.