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MAYOR BAYRON STRENGTHENS TIES WITH FINLAND IN COURTESY MEETING
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron warmly received the Embassy of Finland Deputy Head of Mission Veera Kaarela for a courtesy call this morning, March 19,2026. The meeting served as an introductory engagement to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore areas of mutual cooperation. Discussions focused on preparations for the forthcoming visit of the Nordic Country Ambassadors to…
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MAYOR BAYRON MEETS CANADA OFFICIALS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron met with Embassy of Canada officials, Deputy Program Manager and Trade Commissioner Ms. Eleonore Rupprecht and Trade Commissioner for Infrastructure Mr. Dodjie Fabian, during a courtesy call held on March 17, 2026 at the City Mayor’s Office, together with City Planning Officer Engr. Jovenee Sagun. The meeting focused on exploring potential…
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DA-RFO MIMAROPA, NOAP, AND LOAMCP-PH BENCHMARKING VISIT AT GINTONG BUTIL AGRI FARM
Dinayo ng mga alkaldeng kasapi ng League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces of the Philippines (LOAMCP-PH) ang Gintong Butil Agri Farm sa Puerto Princesa City upang personal na makita at matutunan ang mga best practices at teknolohiya sa organic farming na ipinatutupad ng Puerto Princesa City Agriculture Office. Kabilang sa mga delegasyong bumisita…
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MAYOR BAYRON STRENGTHENS TIES WITH FINLAND IN COURTESY MEETING
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron warmly received the Embassy of Finland Deputy Head of Mission Veera Kaarela for a courtesy call this morning, March 19,2026. The meeting served as an introductory engagement to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore areas of mutual…
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MAYOR BAYRON MEETS CANADA OFFICIALS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron met with Embassy of Canada officials, Deputy Program Manager and Trade Commissioner Ms. Eleonore Rupprecht and Trade Commissioner for Infrastructure Mr. Dodjie Fabian, during a courtesy call held on March 17, 2026 at the City Mayor’s…
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DA-RFO MIMAROPA, NOAP, AND LOAMCP-PH BENCHMARKING VISIT AT GINTONG BUTIL AGRI FARM
Dinayo ng mga alkaldeng kasapi ng League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces of the Philippines (LOAMCP-PH) ang Gintong Butil Agri Farm sa Puerto Princesa City upang personal na makita at matutunan ang mga best practices at teknolohiya sa…
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PUERTO PRINCESA AMONG MOST COMPETITIVE CITIES IN 2024 DTI INDEX
Under the leadership of Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, Puerto Princesa City continues to demonstrate strong performance in governance and development after securing notable rankings in the 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) of the Department of Trade and Industry…
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MAYOR BAYRON SUPPORTS NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM INITIATIVES
Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron reaffirmed the support of the City Government of Puerto Princesa for the national government’s priority programs after participating in the Cities Information Session on the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) on March 6, 2026. The meeting…
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IBA ANG BATANG PUERTO PRINCESA!
Binigyang pagkilala ni Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron ang mga batang nagwagi matapos makasungkit ng isang gold at tatlong bronze medals sa katatapos lamang na International Talent Mathematics Contest na ginanap sa Bangkok, Thailand. Kinilala sila sa isinagawang Flag Raising Ceremony…
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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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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…
