Palawan's best kept secret

MANILA, Philippines - The private island is a joint pioneering effort by communication leader and businessman Louie Morales and Palawan-born engineer Fuji Rodriguez.  

“We are looking for business partners who could join us in realizing our vision for Arena Island – that is, for it to be the premiere ecotourism destination in Palawan. Or simply the best place to experience the raw beauty and serenity of nature while enjoying luxurious and personalized service.”

Arena is an eco-island whose white-sand beach is known as a nesting ground for the Pawikan, the Philippines’ native sea turtles, whose preservation is Arena Island’s committed advocacy. Tourists will also chance upon egrets and native wildfowl and enjoy the spectacle of a rich marine diversity under water. 

Touted as Palawan’s best kept secret, Arena Island is a tropical paradise paradox: secluded yet modern, lavish yet eco-friendly. It is raw and pristine and yet is developed enough to provide the creature comforts that travelers long for.

The island’s Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is proof that development in a place like Arena Island can be fused with utmost environmental consciousness.

Visitors can relax in the privacy of their very own Casita—their home away from home. A personal chef and a butler is on hand to attend to their every need. Lush trees and the breeze of the sea day in and day out could be enjoyed while whiling time away in a tree house or in a hammock.

Spacious, perfectly designed, and well-maintained pavilions are also available to accommodate a big group of guests. 

Shared Rodriguez, “We use clean alternative power sources to keep visitors comfortable in the few luxurious accommodations that we have on the island.”

And with year-round fair weather that it enjoys (with Palawan not being on the typhoon belt), Arena Island can surely accommodate tourists even in the usually rainy months.

All these and more add to the value and charm of Arena Island. “Own your piece of paradise. Be a part of Arena Island,” invited Morales.   

Interested parties may call 02-382-6700 or 384-1337.