There's only one problem with diving the central region of the Philippines known as the Visayas - there's just too many dive sites to see in even a generous vacation time. A newly launched Visayas liveaboard from Expedition Fleet makes it easier to see the best of the Visayas [click to continue…]

Davao Scuba Diving, Philippines – The New Muck Diving Destination

by Chris on July 14, 2009

Despite having a feast of great muck diving, Davao Gulf in the Southern Philippines has remained largely off the dive map. All that could be about to change.

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Tubbataha Reef Liveaboard on the MV Borneo Explorer

by Chris on March 3, 2009

Tubbataha Reef is the Philippines' diving jewel in the crown, two remote, submerged atolls that are only accessible for a few months each year. If you like wall diving, you'll love Tubbataha. [click to continue…]

Two Stories in Asian Diver Issue 101

by Chris on February 2, 2009

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Diving Puerto Galera in the Philippines

DivePhotoGuide has a great, in-depth article on diving one of the Philippines’ most famous dive spots, Puerto Galera. Matt Weiss has written up his trip as a guide to underwater photography in Puerto, along with some great shots.

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Heading to the Philippines – Visayas Liveaboard

I’m off this evening to the Philippines, spending a week on the Expedition Fleet Visayas liveaboard. The trip will be taking in some of the Philippines’ best known diving areas – Malapascua, home of the famously long-tailed thresher sharks; Moalboal and Pescador island; Apo Island; Bohol; and Cabilao. It’s going to be a bit [...]

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Cebu Pacific Introduce Prepaid Excess Baggage

If you’re flying with dive gear on budget Filipino carrier Cebu Pacific, you’ll want to take advantage of their new Prepaid Excess Baggage facility to avoid a lot of grief at the check-in desk

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Diving Davao, Philippines

The new issue of Scuba Diver Australasia magazine just out has my article about diving Davao in the Philippines — a still largely undiscovered muck diving paradise

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Dive Report: Coron Wrecks, Philippines

It’s the Filipino equivalent of Truk Lagoon – a spectacular collection of huge Japanese warships sunk around Coron, at the northern tip of Palawan. Ayesha Cantrell explains why Coron is wreck heaven

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Peacock Mantis Shrimp Pictures

The peacock mantis shrimp is one of my all time favourite underwater critters, and on my recent trip to Davao in the Philippines I managed to get some pretty good shots of this amazing creature

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Diving With Disabilities

Two dive operators in South East Asia offer specialised trips for people with disabilities to either learn or continue to enjoy scuba diving

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Philippines Oil Spill Threatens Second Island

It’s no surprise that the recent oil spill off the Philippines has been causing havoc with the marine life of the region – and now looks like the slick is set to damage the ecosystem of Negros, a popular dive destination

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Whale Sharks Bring Prosperity And Problems To Philippines

The whale sharks of Donsol are proving a huge tourist attraction for the Philippines – but they are also bringing new problems for the tiny town to cope with

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