They are all nice. As mentioned, I have friends who preferred Samal over Boracay, so each person probably has a different opinion on which is the best. The muzzies are mostly in western Mindanao. Places to avoid out there, are Zamboanga, North and South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Basilan, Jolo and Tawi Tawi. Don't go there.
The missionary couple, the Burnhams, were kidnapped in Palawan and taken to Basilan, hundreds of miles of open ocean. It's a wonder that anyone survived that trip. I am not positive, but I think Puerto Princesa has a new mayor, similar to Duterte, and they just don't tolerate any BS from the locals, so Palawan is a very safe place to go. Much safer than LA, Detroit, Chicago, New York etc.
I go say hello to the muzzies all the time. Sometimes they actually say hello, most of the time, they just ignore me, but that is ok. 😂😀😄
Liza says Palawan is a very expensive tourist spot
Great, thank you. Been to Philippines twice on short term missions. Great place. Want to take my wife there some day...