| Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Guam January 25, 2016 On behalf of the Palawan Liberation Task Force, we'd like to thank the office of the Philippine Consulate General - Agana for showing support for the "Salute to Valor: Palawan Liberation" event. Read more here. |
| Puerto Princesa's 'prison without bars' as tourist destination February 18, 2016 PhilStar.com "Palawan Liberation Task Force, in cooperation with Air Asia, invited several press members to tour inside the Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm (IPPF). As part of their plan to introduce Puerto Princesa's rich heritage to the world, the group is planning to promote the 'prison without bars' in tourist itineraries. In 1945, it became the command center for the US Army's operations. In 1972, by the virtue of Presidential Decree 28, it was converted to a regional prison and named IPPF. Moreover, documentaries also noted that prisoners of war during World War II swam across the Iwahig River to escape the horrifying carnage carried out by the Japanese soldiers. The event, known as the 'Palawan Massacre' where 139 POWs were burned alive is considered to be one of the most gruesome events in history." Read more here. |
| Palawan to commemorate 71st year of 'Palawan Liberation' in April February 19, 2016 PhilStar.com "To commemorate the 71st year of the 'Palawan Liberation' in April this year, the Palawan Liberation Task Force composed of the Palawan provincial government, the City of Puerto Princesa, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Palawan Tourism Council, the Puerto Princesa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Rajah Travel Corporation will lead an event from April 21 to 23, which highlights the role of Palawan guerrillas and the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) during the Japanese invasion." Read more here. |
| Palawan to commemorate 71st year of 'Palawan Liberation' in April February 19, 2016 Trending This Minute "With the theme: 'A Salute to Valor: Palawan Liberation,' the event will feature the unveiling of new markers in Plaza Cuartel and Iwahig Prison by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in the capital Puerto Princesa." Read more here. |
| Puerto Princesa Heritage Tour Day 1: Visiting Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm February 20, 2016 Out of Town Blog "...this April 21-23, 2016, the Palawan Liberation Task Force will be offering another Heritage Tour with Iwahig Penal Colony listed in the itinerary. Many thanks to Palawan Tourism Council, USAID, Rajah Travel, Provincial and Puerto Princesa City tourism offices, Canvas Boutique Hotel and Philippines AirAsia for making this trip possible." Read more about it here. |
| Puerto Princesa: Fireflies, an audio tours, and a penal farm March 11, 2016 Business World Weekender "The role of Palawan guerillas who liberated the island from Japanese invaders during World War II was crucial to Philippine history," said Palawan Governor Jose Ch. Alvarez in a statement. "It's about time we recognize their heroism through historical tourism programs." Read more here. |
