Day eleven in Puerto Princesa brings the tail end of the wet season, the roar of dragon boats on Honda Bay, and a deep dive into the city's ecological politics. Miguel navigates water rationing, visits OurTable Coffee Shop, and reflects on the balance between tourism and conservation.

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Episode 88 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines.

Places in this episode: OurTable Coffee Shop, UnionBank of the Philippines - Puerto Princesa, Palawan Museum, Kabana Grill & Restaurant, Eightynine Cafe, Orange Mangrove Pension House by SMS Hospitality, Gold • Cup Specialty Coffee Roaster’s, Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park.

Covered: Dragon Boat Festival Preparations, Water Rationing Warnings, Ecological Politics and Dugong Death, Daily Routine and Costs, Mindoro Ferry Delays, Planning Trip West to Mindoro.

Chapters:
00:00 OurTable Coffee Shop
01:26 Palawan Museum
03:44 Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
06:28 Room
08:26 Gold • Cup Specialty Coffee Roaster’s
10:12 Diner

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

#PuertoPrincesa #PalawanTravel #DragonBoatFestival #MonsoonSeason #PhilippinesLife #EcoTourismPH #TagbanuaHeritage #WaterConservation #LocalCostOfLiving #ResidencyInPhilippines #HondaBayFireflies #IwahigPenalFarm #SustainableTravel #MimaropaRegion #OutdoorAdventuresPH #CoffeeCulturePH #IslandLife #TravelTips2026

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