Palawan province is made up of about 1,700 islands . Dazzling beaches , pulsing jungles , rich underwater life and friendly locals greet visitors to the Philippines ' Palawan province , made up of about 1,700 islands along the country 's western edge . The Philippines has a long history with the sea, dating back to pre-colonial times when it was part of Spanish East Asia and later under British rule until 1898 when Spain ceded its claim over the `` I did n't want the typical Boracay beach resort experience , '' High said .
Palawan province is made up of about 1,700 islands . The Philippines has a long history with the sea, dating back to pre-colonial times when it was part of Spanish East Asia and later under British rule until 1898 when Spain ceded its claim over the `` I did n't want the typical Boracay beach resort experience , '' High said .