Sothern Leyte
Southern Leyte has some of the best diving in the Philippines IMHO. The provincial governor is pro-environment and there are not a lot of tourist so the reefs are in excellent shape.
I was there in August '02 and dived with Peter's. He has a simple resort and there's not much to do in Padre Burgos (the local town) but the diving is really good. When I was there he didn't have much rental gear so make sure to take what you need.
You are in luck, the Whale shark seasons runs from January to May (I think) so you'll be there at just the right time. I was there iat the wrong time to see them.
There is shore diving from Peter's but the best diving is across Sogod Bay and around Limasawa Island. Sogod Bay is quite deep and gets a good tidal excahge so there is plenty of nutrition for the reefs and fish.
This is one place I really want to get back to and I may try to sneak a trip in during December.
Enjoy Southern Leyte and safe diving,
Drew
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