Quick answer
Use the same Philippines eSIM in Palawan. Fly into Puerto Princesa (PPS), turn on Data Roaming for the Globe line, and use it for maps, Grab, and WhatsApp. A week of island-hopping fits 7 days · 3 GB or 5 GB.
How do I get online in Palawan?
Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly to Puerto Princesa, or on Wi-Fi after you land. Turn on Data Roaming for the Philippines line and choose it for mobile data. The phone must be unlocked and support eSIM. No documents are required.
What should I use the data for?
Maps, Grab where the app offers a ride, WhatsApp, and hotspot. WhatsApp calls work over this data. The eSIM has no phone number. Download offline maps on Wi-Fi before you head out for the day, and keep a screenshot of your booking.
Which plan suits Palawan?
A week of island-hopping fits 7 days · 3 GB or 5 GB. Two weeks fits 15 days · 5 GB or 10 GB. A long stay with light use fits 30 days · 3 GB. Daily plans are 1 GB a day for 1 or 3 days, for a short stop rather than a full Palawan trip.
Each plan day ends at 11:59 PM Philippine time. Pick one day more than your stay. There are no top-ups.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is this guide for?
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Puerto Princesa (PPS). Install before you fly, then turn the line on after you land.
Will ChatGPT work in Palawan on this eSIM?
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No. TikTok and most AI apps, such as ChatGPT, do not work on this eSIM.
Can I keep the same eSIM from Manila to Palawan?
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Yes. Choose a plan with enough days for every stop. Days start when you install, not when you land.
Related guides
Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS) eSIM guide
The airport for Puerto Princesa.
Boracay eSIM guide: Caticlan, Kalibo, and island days
Reached through Caticlan or Kalibo.
How much data do I need in the Philippines?
Match a plan to the length of your stay.
Philippines trip checklist: eSIM, pesos, and apps
What to sort out before you fly.