The Tourist Spot In Palawan

Palawan is known to be the "Last Frontier". Being selected as one of the best tourist destination in the world by National Geographic Traveler's magazine as explained by Department of Tourism in the year 2007. 

Tourism Secretary before mentions that,"Independent reviews by credible sources such as National Geographic are highly appreciated by the department as they show us how we are doing and in which areas we can improve" says Joseph Ace Durano.

Palawan is not only good because of the praises it gets from international groups but also for the reason that it is rich of filipino culture, outstanding scenic views and most of all the 5 spot that makes it more interesting to visit.

Puerto Princesa being the capital of Palawan having known to be the cleanest and greenest city in all of the Philippine islands has something to boost already.

The Subterranean River located in Bahile, Puerto Princesa is a world heritage. With its 8.2 kilometers stretch continues to amaze tourist even up to now because of its passable underground river. The subterranean river stands out to be the longest underground river with cave winding empties going to the South China sea. You will be welcomed with marble cliffs along with rugged limestones as you tour in the river. Using paddleboats to explore the underground river you are in for more surprises like rock formations,stalactite pillars and amphitheaters.

From Puerto Princesca itself your mode of transportation going to the river is through a jeepney or a bus if you are not interested to hike it going to Sabang where you will ride on a pump boat going to the river.   

Coron Palawan at a northen most part of the peninsula which takes an hour from Manila by air. This is a most sought spot in Palawan because of its unique towering mountains having a backdrop of a fine white sand beach. Because of World War II it is also known for its wreck diving of which explains why it was listed as  the top 5 dive spots in the world.

Honda Bay. These are islets of shallow reefs that sorrounds these white sand beaches of which are known for swimming, snorkeling and diving. Popular islets known are Starfish Island, Bat Island, Cowrie Island, Meara Marina, Pandan Island, Snake Island, Señorita Island and Lu-Li Island. Among all of the islands there are those that elevates from the rest like Starfish and Meara Marina Islands which overnight stays are famous, Lu-Li Island known since it can only be seen if it is low tide and Señorita Island known for being the breeding area for Lapu-Lapu fishes. 

Honda bay is at Sta. Lourdes at Puerto Princesa. From the capital itself it is a 12 km travel east to the wharf of Sta. Lourdes. Here you will ride a pump boat and will picked up and enjoy a tour to the island you wish to visit. Though due to private ownership of most of the islands you will have to pay for an entrance fee.

El Nido, Palawan. Located 86miles of Coron and about 238km NW of Puerto Princesa can be found at the middle part of Bacuit Bay settled in a karst background of superb rock formations. It's name was given as El Nido comes from sea sparrows that settles in its high cliffs before. El Nido is the starting point of all El Nido Tours to all of its enchanting islands with its rock formation along Bacuit Bay. With international filming done here in El Nido like Bourne Legacy, Survivor and The Beach.

Palawan National Museum. In the museum you will witness the history, culture, crafts and music of Palawan. You will also get to see exhibits of geological, ethnological and archaeological artifacts with the likes of jars, porcelain and artifacts made known to have been used by Tabon man. These primitive group uses tools to hunt and trap made from brass wares.

Verdict For Justice Renato Corona

Chief Justice Renato Corona either keeps his job or decreases ignominiously in Philippine history since the first official being forced away from office by an impeachment court. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile leading the impeachment court is defined to vote today on whether or not to convict or acquit the primary Justice from the charges against him, including failure to reveal all his assets and betrayal of public trust.

A conviction might also create the filing of criminal charges against Corona from the Office with the Ombudsman.

The impeachment court ended its trial from the Chief Justice yesterday after hearing the oral arguments of the prosecution as well as the defense panels.

A guilty verdict on some of the charges is sufficient ground for his removal from office. But he is able to go for only reprimand or suspension if found guilty.

Today’s verdict also brings out on the curtain over a political drama driven by President Aquino’s anti-corruption campaign. Aquino has openly declared his want Corona’s removal from office.

The impeachment trial of Corona began on Jan. 16 or after 188 people in home of Representatives dicated to impeach him.

Aquino has stated that detaching the Chief Justice is an important part of his crusade to completely clean in the government.

Corona, 63, is charged with protecting former President now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from prosecution, in addition to lacking integrity and amassing an individual fortune over the limits of his salary - that she did not declare as needed by the Constitution.

Sixteen votes - about two-thirds from the chamber - must unseat Corona.

After 43 trial days, the Senate sitting as impeachment court will render its decision around the impeachment case of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Around this posting, Senators Edgardo Angara, Alan Peter Cayetano and Pia Cayetano, Franklin Drilon, Francis Escudero, Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada, TG Guingona, Gringo Honasan, Panfilo Lacson, Lito Lapid, Loren Legarda, Sergio Osmena III, Kiko Pangilinan, all have voted for Corona's conviction.

Senators Joker Arroyo, Miriam Santiago, and Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. meanwhile voted for Corona's acquittal.

"This just isn't justice, political or legal. Definitely not what the law states..it is simply naked power, because it was at 1972," Arroyo said because he defended his vote.

Corona was impeached from the House of Representatives in December after 188 congressmen signed the impeachment complaint.

Even though the senator-judges will determine three articles of impeachment, the prosecution and defense teams made a decision to focus their closing statements on Article II with the impeachment complaint.

The prosecutors said they've strongly proved that Corona is “morally unfit” to keep as chief justice since he lied about his SALN to hide his wealth.

The defense, however, insisted how the non-disclosure of a few of Corona’s accounts doesn't constitute an impeachable offense because he made it happen in “good faith.”