Loving Lio

In El Nido, Palawan, a new tourist destination has emerged, promising not only a quiet retreat, but also sustainability efforts and inclusive growth for the local community

- Klara Iskra Anonuevo

IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, El Nido, Palawan has become known as a tourist hotspot, not just in the Philippines, but with the rest of the world as well. As more and more tourists flock what has been dubbed as “The World’s Best Island,” the local tourism officers, along with the local government, has done their part in ensuring that despite the influx of people, the island’s natural wonders are preserved. Just a couple of years ago, it was reported that some islands were temporarily closed off to allow for the area to rehabilitate. To still be able to accommodate travelers, the local government opened other islands for visitors.