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PALAWAN:
Best of the Islands Philippines
Brief History
The history of Palawan may be
traced back 22,000 years ago as confirmed by the discovery of
fossils of the Tabon Cave Man in the municipality of Quezon.
Although the origin of the cave dwellers is not yet established,
anthropologists believe they came from Borneo. There are several
versions regarding the origin of the name "Palawan".
Some contend that it was derived from the Chinese worl "Pa-Lao-Yu"
meaning "Land of Beautiful Harbors". Others believe
that it came from the Indian word "Palawans" meaning
"Territory". Still others say that it was derived from
a plant which the natives called "Palwa". But popular
belief is that, "Palawan" is a corrupted from the Spanish
word "Paragua" because the main island's shape resembles
a closed umbrella.
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Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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PALAWAN:
Best of the Islands Philippines The history of Palawan may be traced back 22,000 years ago as confirmed by the discovery of fossils of the Tabon Cave Man in the municipality of Quezon. Although the origin of the cave dwellers is not yet established, anthropologists believe they came from Borneo. There are several versions regarding the origin of the name "Palawan". Some contend that it was derived from the Chinese worl "Pa-Lao-Yu" meaning "Land of Beautiful Harbors". Others believe that it came from the Indian word "Palawans" meaning "Territory". Still others say that it was derived from a plant which the natives called "Palwa". But popular belief is that, "Palawan" is a corrupted from the Spanish word "Paragua" because the main island's shape resembles a closed umbrella. |
Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
Political History
A form of indigenous civilization
developed in the island preceding the coming of the Spaniards,
wherein the natives has their non-formal from of government,
an alphabet and a system of trading with sea-borne merchants.
When the Spaniards came, the
northern portion of the province was assigned as the Calamares
Group, while the Southern portionn remained part of the Sultanate
of Sulu in the 16th century. The Spaniards built a stronghold
in Taytay, as evidenced by a fortress called Fort SantaIsabel,
which in 1818 was appointed the capital of Calamanes province.
However, it was American who
established the province of Paragua in 1902, with Cuyo as the
capital. Eventually in 1905, the name was changed to Palawan
and the capital moved to Puerto Princesa by virtue of Republic
Act 1363.
Palawan Travel Information
Brief History - Geography
/ Political Subdivision - Climate
/ Population / Language - How
to get there? - Historical
Tourist Attractions - Cultural
Tourist Attractions - Natural
Tourist Attractions - Manmade
Tourist Attractions - Religious
Tourist Attractions / Festivals - Special
Interest - Museums |
Shopping / Dining / Communication
Services - Map of Palawan
Hotels and Beach Resorts in Palawan, Philippines
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Political History When the Spaniards came, the northern portion of the province was assigned as the Calamares Group, while the Southern portionn remained part of the Sultanate of Sulu in the 16th century. The Spaniards built a stronghold in Taytay, as evidenced by a fortress called Fort SantaIsabel, which in 1818 was appointed the capital of Calamanes province. However, it was American who established the province of Paragua in 1902, with Cuyo as the capital. Eventually in 1905, the name was changed to Palawan and the capital moved to Puerto Princesa by virtue of Republic Act 1363. Brief History - Geography / Political Subdivision - Climate / Population / Language - How to get there? - Historical Tourist Attractions - Cultural Tourist Attractions - Natural Tourist Attractions - Manmade Tourist Attractions - Religious Tourist Attractions / Festivals - Special Interest - Museums | Shopping / Dining / Communication Services - Map of Palawan |