Meanwhile, the island destinations located kilometers away from the town center that tourists frequent continue to meet water quality standards and are deemed safe for swimming. El Nido’s rise ...

El Nido, part of Palawan Island, has white-sand beaches, limestone cliffs, coral reefs, and clear, fish-filled waters, so it’s a popular spot for swimming, diving, and kayaking. El Nido serves ...

Government data show that the sea around El Nido has high fecal coliform levels, exceeding the safe recreational swimming limit between 2019 and 2023, Fabro reports, citing data from the ...