A Thoughtful Escape

Attention to detail makes all the difference at Pangulasian, El Nido, where Filipino hospitality is plucked at its finest

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A cut of paradise unfolds before the eyes when travelling to Pangulasian in the heart of Palawan's Bacuit Bay, with its magnificent slope of a deep, verdant forest and unadulterated white sands skirting the crescent-shaped shore and the crystal-clear waters around. A little dazed and amazed, one first steps on the island as though in a lucid dream.

Pangulasian is a prime example of the best the Philippines has to offer. That much is clear from the first impression, which Ayala Land Hospitality's five-star resort on the island honours as its fundamental cornerstone. Feted by the local staff's warm, melodic greetings upon arrival and then guided to their private contemporary villas, guests immediately discover the most genuine expression of Filipino hospitality in all the well-thought-out details. Part of the team strengthening

Pangulasian's remarkable brand of personalised luxury is Ric Ramos, El Nido Resorts executive chef. “The island offers an expansive space where our guests can relax, unwind and even do water sports, and this space allows us to cater to bespoke and curated experiences based on the inclinations of our guests,” he says. He remembered a