Palawan
Americannoun
noun
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The counter-landing drill on the island of Palawan also involved artillery, mortars, light armored vehicles and attack drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Reaching Pagasa is a two-to-three-day boat ride from the Philippines island of Palawan, or a one-hour plane ride, but both are at the mercy of frequent stormy weather.
From BBC • May 20, 2025
The convoy will depart the island of Palawan on December 10.
From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023
The Philippines claims the region as its most remote offshore township, under its western island province of Palawan.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
Next, in point of extent, are ranked Palawan, Buglas or Isle of Negroes, Zebu, Leyt or Leita, and Samar.
From An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol II (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. by Zuniga, Martinez de
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