Princesa City one of the safest destinations in the Philippines. Tourism Program - Puerto Princesa City was a former unknown but now has become a city that balances tourism with nature, i.e., a city in a forest. E-tricycle - On January 19, 2007, Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn unveiled the environment-friendly and economical electric-powered “Trikebayan” (which does not emit any noise or carbon monoxide) at the Kapihan sa Sulo forum, Sulo Hotel, Quezon City. The Trikebayan costs only P 48 or $1.20 per day to operate, while a gasoline-powered tricycle operation would cost P 200. Rolly Concepcion, who conceptualized the Trikebayan, said that converting a tricycle engine to electric costs P 68,000. The 36-watt rechargeable battery under the passenger seat can run for 12 hours. In popular culture Hagedorn was the subject of a biopic movie titled Hagedorn in which his character was played by actor Fernando Poe Jr. in 1995. See also Philippines History of the Philippines Palawan Puerto Princesa External links Official website A Lifelong Journey of Dedication and Service Visit Puerto Princesa References 1946 births Filipino people of German descent Living people Mayors of places in Palawan Lakas–CMD (1991) politicians People from Parañaque People from Puerto Princesa Independent politicians in the Philippines San Sebastian College – Recoletos alumni University of the East alumni