We're diving from the M/Y Vasco with Adventure Bound. Price is 45,000. On El Nido, I have heard mixed reports about the state of the reefs...
Three of us are off to Tubbataha in May and would like to extend our trip by diving for a few days in Palawan. Problem is that - after...
Also, apologies Rhoody. Mistake on my side for misposting. I did not intentionally try to disrespect what you guys are doing there. Sorry. I...
Apo Island: A) Diversity of species - 5 out of 10 B) Corals - 9/10 out of 10 C) 10 for coral protection, 4/5 for protecting pelagic life D)...
Dumaguete execs seek Arroyo help in opening port - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos I understand this issue is not actually...
Looks like these links (spam or what) have been there for a while. Whatever, they give a poor impression to browsers and need to be deleted,...
Hi - got interested in the Mayor after checking the forum and a few things he's taken a stance on. I wonder if he is aware that there are many...
On the subject of dive tourism, can you please update on the port closure and if passenger ferries are affected? I assume that your good Mayor -...
Hi Rhoody - sorry for the late reply, but probs with my Davao dsl connection. Just two things I would like to say; First is just do not take...
Cheers for the reply Rhoody I really don't want anyone to think that I'm getting on a high horse by making undeserved criticism when I do know...
Seeing fish traps on the Philippines prime dive site is not good. It is as simple as that. And Rhoody, if you took the time to read my...
I entirely agree with you. My only wish is that more divers would take some positive action within their local areas. I know that dive...
Please see this article which supports not fishing directly on reefs. BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fish key to reef climate survival Please...
My opinion is just that - my opinion. I am also a foreigner. Protection of your reefs and the marine life which lives upon/relies on healthy...
But, careful marine conservation can mean that some dive sites would probably be comparable with places like Palau within 5 years. This is big...
On fishermen - Filipino fishermen are the best in the world. They are expert at catching anything that swims in the sea. Unfortunately, this also...
I have good friends in Dumaguete and really like the city, the people and the diving. I respect divers and want more dive tourism (the right kind)...
Look, I've been around the block a few times and I have experienced good and bad practices regarding conseravation. I really don't want to get...
OK dude. You are obviously a very experienced diver. I have only 13 years experience and a few thousand dives. You are a god. I am simply...
Ok, so saying the truth as it is hurts. I live in the Philippines (2 years) and I have travelled extensively for diving and I have been...
