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Background: The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during WWII, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Philippines attained their independence. The 21-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a widespread popular rebellion forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and widespread demonstrations led to his ouster. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from armed communist insurgencies and from Muslim separatists in the south.




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Sabang is an easy destination from Puerto Princesa. One could take a bus from San Jose station near Puerto Princesa or can book an underground river tour from Puerto Princesa, do the tour which takes about 2 hours, and then check into the hotel (this is what I did). The undergroung river tour is interesting, the most exciting part for me was getting there by boat which can be pretty exciting. Staying 3 days is about minimum. I met a guy who was going to stay 3 days and he's been there for 3 weeks. The big draw of Sabang is [View Full Entry]

california nut - Ryan | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 24th 2009 | 226 Views | [diary=447654]

Getting to Underground River
Uligan Bay
Underground River

Meine erste Station nördlich von Puerto war Sabang, das gleichzeitig mit einer der berühmtesten und populärsten Touristenattraktionen des Landes aufwarten konnte, dem Subterranean River National Park, mit dem weltweit längsten (oder zweitlängsten) befahrbaren unterirdischen Fluss. Die Anfahrt nach Sabang, an der Westküste Palawans gelegen, ist nach der Abzweigung vom gut ausgebauten Highway langsam und beschwerlich. Die 80 km lange Fahrt dauerte fast drei Stunden auf einem schmalen, nur zu zweidritteln betonierten Sträßchen, dass sich durch den dichten Dschungel windet. Die Anfahrt auf Sabang [View Full Entry]

andrestgt - Andre Schoch | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: March 4th 2009 | 271 Views | [diary=378690]

Puerto Princesa
Sabang
Sabang

By Merja
January 19th 2009
5 Do's for Sabang Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Sabang
1. Spit dust after the trying bus ride and check into a nipa hut on the beach. 2. Meet your new neighbour, Steve, whose Hebrew name is Erin, a Hollywood born bum who lives on social supplement and voted for McCain. Act respectfully when he tells you that he's been travelling for 19 years with the money the government gives him and has been to 43 countries. Let him believe that you think it is an achievement as if you didn't have more flags under your belt. Then learn all about his years in Amsterdam and he's undying love for prostitutes [View Full Entry]

Merja - Merja's Philippines 09 | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: March 4th 2009 | 102 Views | [diary=378852]

Monkey
Undergroud river
Monkey trail

It was my first trip to Palawan, top of my priority is to visit the Underground River. Being nominated and always on the top ten of the New 7 wonders of Nature competition my excitement grows and grows the closer we get to the place. A 3 hour land drive on a Toyota Escapade Van. Our driver Manong Vic who grew up in Palawan does not mind the bumps and rough roads. Each rock and mud that struck our windshield was just part of the fun. Every turn a spectacular mountain view was on sight. The Palawan mountain range never [View Full Entry]

Mirachael - Raquel O Turda | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: February 5th 2009 | 659 Views | [diary=326633]

all geared up  and ready to go
lucky 8
The Curtains

It seems that travelling in the Philippines first involves learning to wake up early. By 7am we found ourselves still dazed and pre-coffee on the early jeepney riding the notoriously bad "abortion road" to Sabang. The island of Palawan is often touted as "The last Fronteir" of the Philippines for its rugged undeveloped-ness. The jeepney was absolutely packed, loaded with goods, produce, and people on the roof. It actually turns out that the road is not all that bad. Most of it is on concrete, and they are busy sealing the rest. I guess as with all things, "bad" roads are [View Full Entry]

TravellingTandem - Darrell and Cathy | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 23rd 2008 | 416 Views | [diary=326679]

Glimpses of Palawan
Sabang Beach
Cath in the garden

We have a nice quick flight to an island called Palawan. Nothing better than an hour long flight. Quick, easy, and you get somewhere completely different. Our first night there we stayed in Puerto Princessa. That place is not that cool. Some people use it for a jumping off point for day trips, but everything interesting is at least 2 hours away. We went island hopping the day next day and it was not that great the islands were just so so. The good thing was going to the market and buying shrimp, chicken, and pork and BBQ an awesome dinner [View Full Entry]

Off The Grid - Ignatious Crumple | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: July 22nd 2008 | 426 Views | [diary=302632]

Local Ghetto Mart
Pristine White Beach
High Tide

By stickbugg
January 29th 2008
Goin' Underground Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Sabang
Pictures: Sabang & The Underground River 1 Sabang & The Underground River 2 Last weekend, as previously hoped, me and two others from the base went to the Underground River in Sabang. When we hopped off our tricycle to Brgy, we faced the option of riding the top of a jeepney or taking an air conditioned bus. Without a moment’s hesitation, I chose the natural A/C atop the jeepney. The others wanted the adventure too, so we climbed th [View Full Entry]

stickbugg - The Sun and the Moon: My Father's Eyes | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: January 29th 2008 | 215 Views | [diary=240575]


By babyape1
December 28th 2007
Paradise at Sabang Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Sabang
We organised the package tour before we left Perth. It included transport from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, three nights accommodation, and tours to the underground caves, waterfall and mangroves. The road going to Sabang was terrible. Most of it was dirt and rock and hadn't been graded for a long time. It had been raining before we arrived at Palawan so the dirt turned to mud and in some parts I thought the driver, Bot, wouldn't get through. But we always managed, with a big smile on Bots face the whole time. The scenery was amazing though. We passed a lookout [View Full Entry]

babyape1 - Mies Griffioen | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: December 30th 2007 | 376 Views | [diary=230899]

Ulugan Bay
Papaya tree
A van took us through that!

Our next stop was Palawan, an island province in the far Western waters of the Philippines. The island is 800km in length, and has been called "The Final Frontier" of the Philippines. Most of Palawan is an untouched wilderness and it did not disappoint! The only downside is that Palawan is the "cockerel capital" of the world. The little menaces are everywhere. Cockerels are supposed to crow at daybreak, but someone obviously forgot to give these ones a wristwatch. 1am... "cock-a-doodle-doo!" 2am... "cock-a-doodle-doo!" 3am... "cock-a-doodle-doo!" Every place we visited over the next [View Full Entry]

LobsterCheeks - Pete Ellison | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: December 30th 2007 | 695 Views | [diary=230441]

hungry fish
Giant Starfish
Myself, Justine and our  island-hopping guide

By Jingky
August 7th 2007
Sabang exploration Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Sabang
One of the beautiful places in the Philippines i have visited so far! So virgin and remote but everyone will surely enjoy the beautiful beaches and the underground river. [View Full Entry]

Jingky - Jingky O. Aban | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: August 7th 2007 | 167 Views | [diary=189273]

Beautiful shot
Beautiful shot
The Two Lakwatsera!!!


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