Travel Guide: Malapascua

For years, this northernmost island of Cebu is a haven for scuba divers aiming to have an encounter with the Thresher Sharks – the Malapascua Island. The island has been synonymous to the Threshers since it is the only known place in the world that guarantees daily sightings for sharks of this kind. A barangay of the town of Daanbantayan, Malapascua is five hours away from the city capital. The island boasts of world class diving spots and white sand beaches, making it a... Read More

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

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

Day Tour Diving in Anilao

Birthplace of Scuba Diving in the Philippines Anilao, the “so-called” birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines boast of teeming marine biodiversity, with the abundance of corals and dense underwater creatures, making it popular not only in the Philippines but throughout the world, a truly world class diving destination. Due to its proximity to Metropolis, it is the most frequented diving spot of the people from the Metropolitan Cities. The coastal town is located... Read More