CULION, Palawan - A tall gate stands firm a few steps away from the port of Culion Island in Palawan, welcoming visitors to Barangay Libis. Hermie “Pastor” Villanueva, a 47-year-old tour guide, stood ...

A trip to Culion is an adventure by land, by air, and by sea! A flight from Manila to Busuanga Airport takes 90 minutes. From the airport, go straight to Coron port, where you can find boats that will ...

It was one of those trips sim-ply meant to happen, judging from the slew of blessings that allowed us to embark comfortably.

Ships would arrive at the port of Culion every three months bringing new patients. By 1931, its patient population would explode to 16,138. It reached an all-time high of 31,803 by end of 1980.

Palawan, renowned for having some of the world's finest beaches, stands out not only within the Philippines but globally. Coron, Puerto Princesa, and El Nido consistently dominate the list of ...

No passport required: Paradise is right in this island resort in Culion, Palawan. Nov 16, 2024 2:32 PM PHT. Steph Arnaldo. Listen to this article. ... Culion, located in northern Palawan, ...

Many more would die on the island in the months and years to come. On Sunday afternoon, 27 May 1906, the first batch of lepers arrived in Culión. They were nearly 400 in number (365 came ...

Island tours now stop by Culion for a taste of her take on this classic noodle dish. Yes, it is baffling how Culion, so rich in seafood, could have such a limited supply of fish, squid or crab.

When one island closes, 7,000 other islands open. With the temporary closure of Boracay, I wanted to highlight a few resorts in the Busuanga-Culion-Coron area that are worth considering.

Culion is composed of 41 islands from the Calamian Group of Islands enveloped by 14 barangays. The Twin Lagoon and Kayangan Lake, which are part of the Coron tour, are actually in Culion.