Palawan dubbed as one of the 10 world's most beautiful islands

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday celebrated the honor given to the well-known tourist destination, Palawan, which was chosen as one of the 10 world's most beautiful islands by CNN Travel on September 24.

Palawan is described as "a gorgeous haven of pale sand and clear water," hosting various tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron, and San Vicente, a tourism enterprise zone.

Jen Rose Smith, the writer of the article, paid special attention to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

"[Palawan's] most remarkable hiding place might be in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where an underground river slips through a maze of limestone caverns," she said.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat thanked CNN in a Facebook post.

“Our rehabilitation efforts to preserve the beauty of Palawan did not go unnoticed. We are thankful for this CNN citation of our tourist destinations,” she said

Puyat also lauded the local government for their efforts in promoting sustainable tourism and practicing the carrying capacity of the subterranean river.

Other islands in Smith's article are Milos, Greece; Bartolomé, Ecuador; Fregate, Seychelles; St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles; Jura, Scotland; Komodo Island, Indonesia; and Kaua’i, United States.

Palawan was previously heralded by Travel+Leisure as 2nd in the 15 Best Islands in the World. — BAP, GMA News