The Culioneros: A Legacy of Resilience and Community in Culion, Palawan
Nestled in the northern part of Palawan, Philippines, the island of Culion holds a unique place in history as the site of one of the world’s largest leper colonies. The people of Culion, known as Culioneros, have a rich and poignant history marked by resilience, isolation, and eventual triumph over stigma. Today, Culion is not only…