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Senators Propose $50 Minimum Land Value to Strengthen Palauan Landowners’ Position 

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau — “Many times, investors who negotiate with Palauans to lease their lands understand real estate and land values at their market prices while the Palauan owners do not,” Sen. Tellames said, as the Senate considers legislation that would establish uniform land valuation and appraisal procedures nationwide. Five senators — […]

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Prominent Palauan businessman, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, dies in Philippines

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Aug. 31, 2026) – One of Palau’s most prominent businessmen, former legislator and traditional leader, Rechesengel Ignacio Anastacio, died Saturday morning in the Philippines, according to sources close to his family. He was in his mid-70s. Anastacio was the titlebearer of Rechesengel, the second-highest traditional chiefly title in Ngchesar State. […]

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