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The name “Palawan” – most probably - was given by the Chinese as far back as the 9th Century. They called it PA-LAO-YU, or “land of beautiful safe harbour”. Others believe it came from the Indian word “Palawans” meaning “Territory”. The popular believe is that “Palawan” is a corrupted form of the Spanish word “Para agua” because the main island’s shape resembles a closed umbrella.

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Suhud said at 7:00 p.m. on Jan 16, 2007:
nice panoramic! i love beaches. this tabblo makes me miss them.
Chiloedream said at 7:30 p.m. on Jan 16, 2007:
Superbes vues panoramiques, de bien beaux paysages, j'adore, bravo Sheila
Mashpee_Paula said at 7:50 p.m. on Jan 16, 2007:
Beautiful!
ElZorroTOX said at 12:27 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
nice pics...the last one was my fave
Jasontengco said at 4:31 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
always wanted to visit palawan! thanks for the tour!
Carltonsoohoo said at 7:20 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
This is great!! Please take more and make more Tabblos! Cheers!
Jillcdunn said at 8:47 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
Lovely! I love the soft focus on the last shot--very dreamy.
DEE-Trow said at 9:37 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
What a pretty place. There is nothing more beautiful than the ocean. Nice pictures!
DVP said at 11:15 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
Thank you for the photo tour and the excellent information. I regret not making it to the Phillipines yet.
Siagian said at 11:57 a.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
just wonderful shots! wow! more thoughts on palawan. it also sounds like the malay word: pahlawan (meaning warrior, hero, great soldier), and another malay word: pulauan (meaning islands or a group of islands). i was there for a month and i absolutely loved the beaches and the fish! not to mention the underwater river!
Sheila said at 12:13 p.m. on Jan 17, 2007:
thanks guys!
thanks woody for that addtl info. for a month?!? wow!!! we were there for a very shooort 2days and we cant get enough..we are now planning the next summer trip.. LOL. yes, you are absolutely right, underwater is really stunning.. its like you are swimming in a huge aquarium!
Eduardo.affonso said at 4:07 p.m. on Feb 16, 2007:
Interesting theories for the word "Palawan", can't imagine which one is the real origin. Your last photo is epical.
Abaniko said at 12:34 a.m. on Aug 20, 2007:
Awesome panoramas.
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