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Life Goes On

On December 17, 2021, Typhoon Odette made landfall on Palawan, leaving a trail of damage with an estimated total of 17.8 billion pesos. Life goes on for the people of Bacungan, a town on the western side of Puerto Princesa, where the holidays were spent rebuilding homes and businesses.

A tricycle driving through the sand. The most common mode of public transport in the province, tricycles proved to be invaluable as they can navigate through most road blockages caused by the typhoon.
With the lack of visitors, vendors on Nagtabon beach spent some free time playing cards.
A groundskeeper clearing up debris on the beach front.
(4) Local sari-sari stores fronting Nagtabon beach continue their operations.

(5) Nagtabon beach, together with Pakpak Lauin and Tagcauayan, are part of the string of beaches on Puerto Princesa’s western coast. An hour away from the cicty proper, they provide a quick escape to both tourists and locals.