In December 1944, something tragic happened in Plaza Cuartel. More than a hundred American prisoners of war were locked in an underground tunnel inside the fort. The Japanese soldiers poured gasoline into the area and set it on fire. Only eleven men managed to escape by jumping into the sea and swimming all the way to Iwahig.
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Saint Ezequiél Moreno and the Puerto Princesa Cathedral
In the heart of Palawan’s capital stands the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. But beyond its pointed arches and Neo-Gothic towers lies a deeper story—one rooted in missionary zeal, colonial history, and the unwavering devotion of a man who would one day be canonized a saint: Fray Ezequiél Moreno.
Palawan Crocodile Farm
Visitors begin their tour at the hatchery, where baby crocodiles are raised before being transferred to larger enclosures. The highlight is meeting the two species cared for at the center: the Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), a rare freshwater species found only in the country and now critically endangered, and the Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), the world’s largest reptile, thriving in coastal and brackish waters but often feared for its size and territorial behavior.
Nom Nom Palawan: More Than Just a Meme
What made Nomnom stand out was the experience rather than the food alone. The cheerful staff, the lighthearted atmosphere, and the sense of being in on the restaurant’s online humor all added to its appeal. It may not have been a gourmet burger destination, but it was more than just a meme, it was a fun and memorable stop, especially as the closing note to our Puerto Princesa trip.
Vietnamese Refugee Village in Palawan
Tucked away in Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City, lies a place that tells a story beyond the turquoise waters and limestone cliffs that Palawan is known for. Viet Ville, or the Vietnamese Refugee Village, is a quiet community built in the late 1970s as a haven for thousands of Vietnamese “boat people” who fled their country after the Vietnam War. Palawan became their sanctuary, and with the support of the Philippine government, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Catholic Church, the settlement thrived as a temporary home until the refugees could be resettled in other parts of the world.
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