As a seasoned travel writer, I list the pristine and sublimely beautiful island of Palawan as one of my favorites. Dubbed as the "Philippines' Last Frontier," Palawan teems with myriad attractions ranging from its unspoiled and rich marine life (corals, rare fishes and other aquatic life, the giant "pawikan") to natural wonders like the world famous Tubbataha Reef and St. Paul subterranean river...to its unexplored little isles and hidden coves. Palawan is akin to a glittering jewel cast  more...