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    The Calamianes Group of Islands, about an hour’s ride from Coron by boat, is the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua tribe. Banol Beach is one of the few pocket beaches in the area where travellers are allowed to set foot and enjoy the white sands and clear waters. by: guerillamanila Views[255] There’s a secret hideaway where seawater and fresh water meet. The brave may swim—or dive during high tide—through the narrow pass to reach the inner lake of the Twin Lagoon. The cautious may climb through the makeshift wood ladder to catch a glimpse of what lies beyond the jagged limestone cliffs. by: guerillamanila Views[527] Joel and Mario Reyes, former Palawan governor and Coron mayor respectively, have gone into hiding following the killing of a media man in 2011. Despite this, however, guides claim Coron is a still peaceful town where travellers are perfectly safe. In fact, there are very few major crimes reported here. Even the dreaded local terrorist group, the Abu Sayyaf, have failed to reach the shores of Coron. The people are very protective of the place; they consider themselves stalwarts of the environment. by: guerillamanila Views[813] On the island, the typical transportation is the tricycle. Jeepneys serving the rest of Coron are few and far between, which is why on scheduled trips, people are crammed together with cargo and the occasional livestock. Often, passengers go “top load” or ride on the roof throughout the bumpy journey. by: guerillamanila Views[345] The best way to reach it is by air. But the only way to explore it is by boat. This is Coron Island in Palawan, world renowned for its landscapes, seascapes, and diving destinations. It is long considered to be one of the last frontiers in the Philippines. by: guerillamanila Views[143]
     

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