Diving in Sogod Bay

Southern Leyte is starting to create buzz among scuba divers for having unspoiled dive sites that offer a whole new diving experience, not to mention a chance to interact with the gentle giants – the very rare Butanding or Whale Sharks. An opportunity to visit the place is truly something unforgettable and fun, and this how our dive trip went. Diving in Sogod Bay March 20, 2010, Saturday dawn, fresh from a six hour ferry ride via Cokaliong Shipping’s M/V Filipinas... Read More

Kalanggaman (Calanggaman) Island: Leyte’s Hidden Gem

I never thought that an island named Kalanggaman (Calanggaman) exists. Not until my friend Tatz posted some photos of the place in her Multiply account last year. To my surprise, the island is part of Palompon in Leyte, the hometown of my mom. When I learned of it, I quickly approached my mom and ask if she knows the island and she answered positively in Cebuano, “atbang sa Palompon” or off the shore of Palompon. Wow! Kalanggaman Island, Palompon, Leyte I excitedly... Read More

Malapascua Dive: Close Encounter with Thresher Shark (Almost!)

Whenever I read or hear of Malapascua Island, the first thing that comes on my mind is – shark. Yes, shark! Malapascua is the northernmost island of Cebu, an island famous for its white sand beaches and world class diving sites. It is under the jurisdiction of Municipality of Daanbantayan, five hours away from Cebu City by land and boat trips. Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu For years, Malapascua has been synonymous to sharks since it is the only known place in the... Read More