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I wish I had your problems :) ... I have dived most dive destinations in the Philippines except Tubbataha and Apo Reef. I would be happy answer any questions you might have about the Philippines, via PM.. One of the nicest things about making the Philippines one of your destinations is the...

To the OP, the very best way to avoid this type of disapointing scenario is to be upfront and specific on your abilities and expectations... Many geographic locations provide several variations on guided dives from the very basic swimming with the group from entry to exit with no other...

There are at least 10 dive destinations in the Philippines which can be enjoyed and will fit your budget. Alona/Bohol, Anda/Bohol, Anilao/Batangas Luzon, Dumaguette-APO ISLAND/Negros, Malapascua/Cebu, Moalboal/Cebu, Puerto Galera/Mindoro, Coron/Palawan, Sogod Bay/Leyte... A couple of places in...

What a strange conversation this is turning into.. Cheers, Roger

I think it is quite easy to avoid the seedier places in Manila, Cebu City etc, etc, if you want to. I think it is a little unusual for you to call them hypocrites, they certainly were not being self righteous during my discussions with them. They just did not want to expose their kids to it...

I think Sabang is by far the seediest dive destination in the Philippines. Camera around the neck was a good idea, but not really necessary as it does not take a "trained eye" to tell the difference between a lady of the night and a diver/tourist. I have had this discussion with several...

You can contact AARON Beach Resort and address your email to JC. Their Email is aaronbeachresort@yahoo.com you can call them at +63 922 515 9920 ... After walking around and looking at some of the different ops this is who I will send people to. The sardines as you remember them at Pescador...

We are a small Owner Operated Dive Company located in Moalboal Cebu. Our PADI Master Instructor is accredited by the Philippine Commission on Sports SCUBA Diving. We will be offering specials on our PADI Advanced Open Water Training in Moalboal Cebu from 16 Jul through 15 August. Offer...

Good luck on your visit, I would also suggest taking a hotel in Manila for the evening and taking a shuttle/bus to Batangas in the morning, it will help you get well rested for lots of diving.. I wish someone had given me that advice when I went there :)

Coincidently I just drove to Oslob yesterday to check out the different Snorkeling and Dive Ops at Oslob who are catering to those wanting the Whaleshark experience. There appeared to be a well run operation offering dives(from shore) it was reasonably priced I think one dive "without" your own...

Cabub, Are you in the military right now, expecting to retire in four years? IF so I would start the tech diving now and delay DM and Instructor Training until about 6 months before you retire... If you are not about to retire with an income, I would rethink entry into the diving profession...

When visiting Dive Centers in the States I get the same feeling. When I go into the shop I sometimes get the sense that they could care less. I have not been in a surf shop for years but they were always a fun place to stop by no matter how small the purchase was, even if it was just a bar of...

Just my opinion, but...... I have dived in that area a couple of times, once many many years ago and then again four years ago. I believe that that there are some really nice things about that area but diving is not one of its high-lights. Four years ago I spent a week at the UP Marine...

Cabilao is really nice little Island, I had a couple of very nice dives there, but with your proposed itenerary Cabilao may not be the best choice. I would consider the following: A. A couple of nights on APO Island(though you will probably dive it from Dauin/Dumaguette). B. Alona, you can...

Divermit, What a great learning experience. I am glad that it came very early in your diving career, I am sure that you will not fall into the same traps that you found yourself in this time. I sincerly hope that you dont let this experience dampen your enthusiasm about diving. There...

Hi Mike, I am just curious how far of a walk do you need to make to your entry point? If you are making a long walk and not used to it that may be the culprit... I have never carried that much "weight" on Back/waist. Hope the pain goes away... Cheers, Roger

This is not in any way a personal attack: I think it is bad business policy to air dirty laundry on public forums..... It is also unwise to hint at peoples identities when making disparaging remarks about them(prior employee) I think that facebook may/can be useful in tracking him down. If...

Congratulations on doing some independent diving!!!! I hope you continue to get more and more experience on your own. Air Consumption will improve dramatically as you gain experience!!!! Keep diving! Roger

Bearkeley, I am an American Citizen(coincidently from VA ) living in the PHilippines and we chose Moalboal for many of the same reasons you listed.. Dumaguette is also a great choice, as is Bohol (Alona) . I just brought back some fishing tackle from the states but have yet to catch a fish...

Beano, I am sure that you look after your clients and keep them safe. Like you, I have dived all over the world and in many places not listed in my profile, and I use my snorkel on many many occasions in rough and calm waters... I dont care that you have choose not to use a snork or...