Of the protected areas in the Philippines, the greatest protected mangroves are on Palawan. Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines, measuring at 450 kilometers long and 50 kilometers wide.
El Nido, Palawan, in particular has gained a "first class" status that has gained worthiness to being protected. According to CNNGo, it is the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines. Therefore, it has become a managed resource protected area, meaning there are laws in place that protect this area because of ecological and/or cultural value.
In return, these protected areas in Palawan are being used as attraction spots for tourists. Resorts are placed in these areas to expose guests to the mangrove forests and nature, exposing them to authentic activities such as trekking, fishing, and bird-watching. Other activities include paddle boat tours which allow guests to visit the unharmed mangroves that remain protected.
Furthermore, although these areas are protected. Please note that this tourism can also be destructive. Big irresponsible groups of tourism comes with garbage, sewage, noise, fumes, lights, and other disturbances that are not sustainable to these areas. Therefore, careful should be advised.
Protected areas in the Philippines under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)*
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3231605/
*IUCN states " A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values"
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