Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Palawan" in English language version.
A naturally rich region with abundant forests and fishing, there's little wonder that early Spanish explorers referred to Palawan as the 'Land of Promise'.
As fears grow that China is on an aggressive South China Sea territorial grab, a sleepy Philippine village is being transformed into a major naval base that may host US warships. [...] A small pier stands at the bay's most prized asset, a deep inlet called Oyster Bay with rich fishing grounds that help sustain the 1,700 residents of the nearby village of Macarascas. As part of the upgrade, a much bigger pier, harbor, and support facilities are being built to serve as a base for the navy's largest vessels, including two ex-US frigates acquired since 2011.
The Island Province of Palawan, often called the Philippines' last frontier, has a unique concentration of UNESCO coastal and small island initiatives.
