The part of the Philippines with the least number of active volcanoes is the western region, specifically Palawan and nearby islands. This area has very few or no active volcanoes compared to other parts of the country. In contrast, the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon has the most active volcanoes
. Another source mentions Sulu Island as having the least number of active volcanoes, with only a few becoming active in recent years, but Palawan is more commonly cited as the region with the least active volcanoes
