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Puerto Princesa: Cruising to be a Top MICE Enclave

  The after-effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic which crippled the tourism industry can still be felt in the Philippines. However, Puerto Princesa, the “Heart of the Best Island in the World,” harnesses its vast potential not only as a destination of choice but also as a preferred center of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, and events) to forge ahead and move forward. The Norwegian Jewel carrying with it around 3,000 passengers and crew is the second of the six cruise ships calling port in Puerto Princesa.   Paradise in Profile   Puerto Princesa is the center of trade and commerce, education, communications, and public administration of Palawan . Its strategic location is within the growth corridor of the BIMP East ASEAN Growth Area. Known for its UNESCO World Heritage site Underground River , it shares 50 percent of the tourist arrivals in Palawan and in the region, making it the biggest contributor to its economic growth. In 2020, Palawan logged a partial n...