Gov. Socrates says Philippine Experience caravan is 'historic'

Southern Palawan gears up to step into the spotlight of the tourism industry, marking a significant departure from the region’s traditional focus on Northern Palawan.

The declaration came from Governor Dennis Socrates during his address at the Palawan Philippine Experience: Culture, Heritage, and Arts Caravan, an event he described as “historic,” held at the Tabon Cave Complex and Lipuun Point on April 12, 2024.

“This is a historic, momentous event; this is also the beginning. We’re about to see tourism begin in Southern Palawan; hindi na lamang sa Northern Palawan ang turismo,” Governor Socrates said.

“Ngayon ay simula na ang pag-usbong ng industriya ng turismo sa Southern Palawan,” he added, thanking Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco for bring the Philippine Experience caravan to the province.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT), aims to foster the development of a cultural tourism circuit centered on heritage, culture, and arts.

It seeks to enrich existing tour and domestic circuit offerings, which encompass diverse experiences such as Food and Gastronomy, Pilgrimage and Wellness, Living Cultures and Heritage, and an Arts caravan.