City Honors and Awards
Step Into a Subterranean Paradise
Discover the breathtaking beauty of one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Glide through an underground river system filled with majestic rock formations and hidden chambers.
8.2 km
Total length of the underground river
4.3 km
Navigable section of the river
1 of 7
New7Wonders of Nature
1999
UNESCO Heritage Site designation
100+
Unique wildlife species
20M+ years
Age of limestone formations
No. 1
Top tourist attraction in Palawan
5★ Rated
Highly reviewed by travelers
Total length of the underground river
Navigable section of the river
New7Wonders of Nature
UNESCO Heritage Site designation
Unique wildlife species
Age of limestone formations
Top tourist attraction in Palawan
Highly reviewed by travelers
The Mayor’s Corner
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron conceptualized and initiated the following programs which marked and earned him the tagged:
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DOH USEC. GLENN MATHEW G. BAGGAO, NAG-COURTESY CALL KAY MAYOR LUCILO R. BAYRON
Nag-courtesy call si Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Glenn Mathew G. Baggao kay Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron kahapon, Enero 14, 2026, bilang bahagi ng kanyang opisyal na pagbisita sa Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa. Kasama rin sa courtesy call si DOH–Center for Health Development (CHD) Assistant Regional Director Raffy A. Deray, gayundin ang iba pang mga…
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CITY GOVERNMENT, MAGBIBIGAY NG ₱6K QUARTERLY ALLOWANCE SA MGA GURO AT NON-TEACHING STAFF NG PUERTO PRINCESA SIMULA 2026
Ikinatuwa ng mga kinatawan ng mga pampublikong paaralan sa lungsod ng Puerto Princesa ang nakatakdang pagbibigay ng allowance ng Pamahalaang Panlungsod, sa pamumuno ni Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, sa mga guro at non-teaching staff. Simula ngayong taon, magkakaroon ng ₱2,000 na buwanang allowance ang mga guro at non-teaching staff na nasa plantilla position. Ang allowance…
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY RECORDS ITS HIGHEST CRUISE SHIP ARRIVALS IN 2025
Puerto Princesa City continues to rise as a premier cruise ship destination in the country after recording its highest number of cruise ship arrivals in 2025. A total of 27,023 passengers and 13,043 crew members arrived in the city, with 20 cruise ships docking throughout the year. Compared to 2024, passenger and crew arrivals increased…
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MV LUMINARA MAKES MAIDEN CALL IN PUERTO PRINCESA, MAYOR BAYRON HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE TOURISM GOAL
Puerto Princesa City marked a significant milestone today, January 20, 2026, with the first-ever arrival of the ultra-luxury expedition superyacht MV LUMINARA, carrying over 200 guests, further strengthening the city’s position as a premier cruise tourism destination in the country. The MV LUMINARA is an ultra-luxury expedition superyacht designed for high-end travelers, offering exclusive voyages,…
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MAYOR BAYRON: KATAHIMIKAN ANG PUNDASYON NG KAUNLARAN SA PUERTO PRINCESA
Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagpapalakas ng seguridad at pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa lungsod, pormal na ia-activate ang Police Station 6 sa Barangay Napsan, Puerto Princesa City sa Enero 21, 2026, ganap na alas-diyes ng umaga. Ayon kay Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, ang pagtatatag ng bagong police station sa kanlurang bahagi ng lungsod ay isang…
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₱6,000 QUARTERLY ALLOWANCE PARA SA MGA PUERTO PRINCESA LAW ENFORCERS BILANG PAGKILALA SA KANILANG SERBISYO
Bilang pagkilala at malasakit sa mga tagapagpatupad ng batas, inanunsyo ni Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron ang pagkakaloob ng anim na libong piso (₱6,000) na quarterly allowance para sa mga law enforcers ng Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa simula ngayong taon. Saklaw ng programa ang kabuuang 1,354 personnel mula sa iba’t ibang law enforcement agencies, kabilang ang…
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March 4 — Balayong Festival
The City of Puerto Princesa’s immense developments in the last ten years have left the light pink blossoms of the “Balayong” in the sidelights. The term is the local Cuyuno name for Palawan Cherry, a small-medium sized tree that is the symbol of feminine dominance, female beauty, and love in the language of herbs. Through…
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January 1 — Bagong Taon Bagong Buhay Sa Baybay
January 1 To give more excitement to the coming of the New Year, the City Government of Puerto Princesa presents various activities such as film showing, sing along contest and trivia questions and a lot more surprises at the Puerto Princesa Baywalk in Barangay San Isidro. The program is under the grip of the Special…
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February 14 – Love Affair With Nature
February 14 Valentine’s Day. Puerto Princesa City’s expression of love for Mother Nature is celebrated the extraordinary way. The first Love Affair was an overnight event with various activities. It lasted until the wee hours of the morning, culminating with the planting of mangrove in Barangay San Jose. Three years later the organizers decided to…
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April — Pangalipay Sa Baybay
After the Balayong Festival, the people of Puerto Princesa then celebrate Pangalipay sa Baybay in the first week of April. The program is formally opened by Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn with an amazing fireworks display. The first Pangalipay was celebrated in April 2005, through the efforts of “Action Man” Vice Mayor Bayron. This is a…
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May 1 — Karagatan Festival
By the first week of May, the City celebrates the Karagatan Festival during the month of the ocean. This was initiated by people from private sectors spearheaded by Mr. Buch Chase and Barangay Captain Manuel Macasaet. It was first launched on May 1, 1998. The festival demonstrates the synergy of man with the ocean. This…
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June (4th Saturday) — Pista Y Ang Cagueban
The Pista Y Ang Kagueban, a Cuyuno dialect which means “Pista ng Kagubatan” was conceptualized by the then Palawan Integrated Area Development Project Office (PIADPO) in 1991. This is to institutionalize the protection and conservation of the environment for the youth. Irawan watershed was selected as the primary area for the tree planting site. The…
