The Philippines is an archipelago endowed with vast natural resources spanning thousands of years. The World Heritage Convention has taken notice of this and has included five of its attractions in its World Heritage list. Each attraction confirms the abundance of natural and cultural wonders the country has to offer. Here now are five Philippine attractions classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park – Palawan The Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park in Palawan was the country’s first inscription on the World Heritage List in 1993. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee cited it as one of the most outstanding coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Its 33,200 hectares abounds with diverse marine species. Tubbataha derives its name from two Samal words meaning “a long reef exposed only at low tide.” It is an underwater site that features two coral atolls with a 100-meter perpendicular wall stretching 10,000 hectares situated at the heart of the Sulu Sea. 2. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Palawan’s second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located at the Saint Paul Mountain Range 81 kilometers from the center of Puerto Princesa but is still within […]