The Latest Breaking News from Palawan

Rescuers finally able to board charred Philippines ferry 40 hours after fire broke out

More than 80 people are still missing from MV June Aster that was travelling from Manila to Coron in Palawan province when a fire broke out

The Independent UK · Sep 11

At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.

Euronews · Sep 10

Philippines passenger ferry fire kills five, leaves several missing; watch video

A passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV June Aster after the blaze erupted. The ferry was traveling from Manila to Palawan when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm

A top Philippine security official has condemned China’s latest launching of a rocket into space that caused suspected debris to crash down near a western Philippine province, where authorities said it sparked alarm and exposed people, ships and aircraft to danger

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Philippines Biodiversity Hotspot Pushes Back On Mining

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.

International Business Times · Jul 2, 2025

As Brits Turn Their Backs on Spain, the Philippines Emerges as a Go-to Holiday Hotspot

British tourists are swapping Majorca for the Philippines as rising costs and overtourism push them toward affordable, unspoiled tropical escapes.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30, 2025

Philippines' Palawan Approves 50-year Ban On New Mining Permits

The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025

‘As long as we’re here, it’s ours’: the island fishing community on the frontline of South China Sea tensions

Intensifying struggles with China are playing out on the doorstep of the almost 400 Philippine civilians on remote Thitu Island

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands

Territorial confrontations are rising between China and a host of other nations in waters that are key to global trade. Here is a map and guide to the region, showing why its fate matters

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2024

A 13-year Fight For Justice In Philippine Activist's Murder

When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.

International Business Times · May 14, 2024