Amanpulo is an ultra-luxury private island resort located on Pamalican Island in Palawan, Philippines. A collaboration between Aman Resorts and the A. Soriano Corporation (ANSCOR), the resort is operated under Seven Seas Resorts and Leisure, Inc.[3] and opened in 1993.
The name Amanpulo combines the Sanskrit word aman (peace) with the Tagalog word pulo (island), meaning **"peaceful island"**. It reflects both the tranquil nature of the setting and Aman Resorts' signature philosophy of seclusion and serenity.
History
Pamalican Island Story prior to the 80s. Was owned by one of the oldest families in Cuyo Palawan with Last Name "Rey" before being purchased by the Sorianos and renaming to Amanpulo. Amanpulo’s story began in the early 1980s, when the Soriano family came across Pamalican Island while sailing in the Sulu Sea during a typhoon. The island, which was not marked on most navigational charts, captivated them with its ring of powdery white sand and untouched environment.
Wishing to preserve its natural beauty while opening it to discreet luxury tourism, the Sorianos invited