PUERTO PRINCESA -HOME OF THE LEGEND

In Spanish, it can mean Princess of Ports. Some folks say a lovely  but mysterious , princess-like maiden paced the seashore at certain times of the year  a long, long time ago. Or  it could be the restless haunt of a babaylan, a native priestess and witch doctor who knew how to summon and quiet natures restlessness.

Others claimed the name of sprung form the unique geographical location of the city that protected it form the vagaries of weather and a harbor depth that allowed ships  of all sizes to dock. Thruly, all these made the harbor in the city a priced princess among ports.

Yet, historical records bear that the little was given in honor of Princess Eulalia of Spain. She was born in 1864 to the reigning  monarch , Queen isabella  II, and her consort , Dr. Francis de Asis . The princess met en untimely death , and the grieving queen named the harbor city after her. The princess must be remembered , and named after it is a city with a harbor of such prime and strategic value.

From the midst of time , the harbor city emerged as Puerto princesa , the capital of Majestic Palawan . It is the home another legend , The legend palawan , where the thrills and adventures of a lifetime can begin.

 

PALAWAN HERITAGE CENTER – PALAWAN ISLAND PHILIPPINES

Amid symbols and dances evoking harmony, abundance and good will, the new home for Palawan history, both past and present, cultural treasures, art and culture finally opened its doors to Palaweños, guests, tourists and visitors.

The opening was held on June 23, a special day for Palawan, as  it marked the 109th founding anniversary of the Palawan civil government and culmination of the 2011 Baragatan sa Palawan Festival with no less than Palawan Gov.Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra and Vice Gov. Fems Reyes leading the opening rites.

The center is a modern museum with a more upbeat design, touch, look and ambience. It boasts of a hologram of a Tagbanua lass greeting the visitors with her gracious and warm welcome and inviting them to have a deeper appreciation of her home province. A must see in the Palawan Heritage Center is the Tabon Cave which has a very significant contribution to researches on the country’s history.

There are several interactive info kiosks providing visitors with information on Palawan history, people, art and culture and governance.