Palawan Island is the largest island of the Palawan Province,
Philippines. The northern coast of the island is along the South China
Sea, while the southern coast forms part of the northern limit of the
Sulu Sea.This island is very undeveloped and traditional. Abundant
wildlife, jungle mountains, and white sandy beaches attract many
tourists.Palawan, the only Philippine island cited, is rated by National
Geographic Traveler magazine as the best island destination in East and
Southeast Asia region in 2007, and the 13th best island in the world
having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes. One of
the most biodiverse (terrestrial and marine) islands in the Philippines.
The island has had a Biosphere Reserve status since early 1990s,
showing local interest for conservation and sustainable
development".Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, one of seven operating units
of the Bureau of Corrections, is located on the island.In April 2013, a
fishing vessel loaded with illegally poached animals ran aground on a
coral atoll off the coast of Palawan Island.
