THE GOVERNMENT of the western province of Palawan has withdrawn its objection to MacroAsia Corp.'s exploration for minerals on a 1,114-hectares site at Brookes Point in the province, the company said.

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY?The league of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) recently issued a resolution declaring full support to the province of Palawan in its claim over the Malampaya natural gas.

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY?Former vice mayor Edwin Vidal of El Nido, Palawan was shot dead early yesterday by unidentified gunmen. Vidal and his wife, Juliet, were sleeping in their bedroom at around 3 a.m. when the gunmen opened fire at them, said Provincial Information Officer Rolando Bonoan Jr.

MAURICE ARCACHE - HEY, palanggas, did you know everyone?s latest favorite holiday destination is Palawan? Well, to be exact, the gorgeous islands of Coron, dubbed by visitors as ?God?s country on earth.?

A former vice mayor of El Nido, Palawan was shot dead by unidentified armed men near his residence in El Nido yesterday, reports reaching Camp Crame in Quezon City said.