This forum is intended for any and all persons who make their living in the Philippines Dive Industry. This will include, (but is not limited to): Dive Educators, Dive Resorts and Hotels , Liveaboard Operators , Dive Shop Owners, Equipment Importers and Distributors, Dive Tour Organizers, and Diving Doctors. Dive Masters are also welcome but should show proof of active involvement in the industry.
This forum is intended for any and all persons who make their living in the Philippines Dive Industry. This will include, (but is not limited to): Dive Educators, Dive Resorts and Hotels , Liveaboard Operators , Dive Shop Owners, Equipment Importers and Distributors, Dive Tour Organizers, and Diving Doctors. Dive Masters are also welcome but should show proof of active involvement in the industry.
do they get a decoder ring and secret handshake for joining?
Halthron
September 5th, 2005, 08:28 PM
do they get a decoder ring and secret handshake for joining?
Maybe discounts on San Mig?
paolov
September 5th, 2005, 08:36 PM
maybe some free dives and FOB on resorts
Twomixdiver
September 6th, 2005, 12:32 AM
do they get a decoder ring and secret handshake for joining?
No..... But the forum is intended to help promote the Philippines as a diving destination. Even now, we have several foreign tour organizers who have signed in.
It would be cool if you guys can help by getting the word out. thanks!
Safe Diving!
chip104
September 6th, 2005, 08:08 AM
No..... But the forum is intended to help promote the Philippines as a diving destination. Even now, we have several foreign tour organizers who have signed in.
It would be cool if you guys can help by getting the word out. thanks!
Safe Diving!
Sayang! I really wanted the decoder ring...it would have helped me on my quest for world domination.
Halthron
September 6th, 2005, 09:59 AM
Sayang! I really wanted the decoder ring...it would have helped me on my quest for world domination.
You'll get farther with a sidekick named Pinky...
paolov
September 6th, 2005, 08:46 PM
You'll get farther with a sidekick named Pinky...
Pinky ? Pinky Webb?
:dance_2:
Halthron
September 6th, 2005, 09:02 PM
Pinky ? Pinky Webb?:dance_2:
Pinky & The Brain was a cartoon in the US about 10 years ago that featured two mutated mice. As the theme song went, "One is a genius, the other's insane." Each episode was about Brain's plans to "Take over the world!" with the aid of his sidekick Pinky.
While there were numerous humorous pieces of this cartoon, the funniest were always when Brain would say: "Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?" and Pinky would respond with something totally off the wall. Almost always related to American pop culture though.
/hijack
At least it's free bumps :D
Halthron
September 6th, 2005, 09:05 PM
Pinky ? Pinky Webb?:dance_2:
Pinky & The Brain was a cartoon in the US about 10 years ago that featured two mutated mice. As the theme song went, "One is a genius, the other's insane." Each episode was about Brain's plans to "Take over the world!" with the aid of his sidekick Pinky.
While there were numerous homorous pieces of this cartoon, the funniest were always when Brain would say: "Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?" and Pinky would respond with something totally off the wall. Almost always related to American pop culture though.
The Brain: We must head to a place where overweight, middle-aged people go to party and throw away money.
Pinky: Capitol Hill?
/hijack
At least it's free bumps :D
popje
September 12th, 2005, 12:17 AM
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Now, if someone would just give me a job in the Philippines, I could join...
Anyone? Anyone?
Babydamulag
October 11th, 2005, 08:51 PM
Here is one for the gang. We are opening our own resort in the Western Visayas on the island of Panay in Antique Province. Follow along as we build our website and our resort. This is a five year journey. We have a lot to show. Bookmark the website and come back from time to time. Who said living your dream was hard....just have to commit to it.
www.panayexplorers.com
paolov
October 11th, 2005, 08:56 PM
how about hosting a future PPD DOR there huh? say on the opening launch of the resort with the other SBers from all over...
Here is one for the gang. We are opening our own resort in the Western Visayas on the island of Panay in Antique Province. Follow along as we build our website and our resort. This is a five year journey. We have a lot to show. Bookmark the website and come back from time to time. Who said living your dream was hard....just have to commit to it.
I give....WHAT THE HECK IS A ---> PPD DOR ????????????
I have tried to guess and it is hurting my head. All I can think about is getting to Culasi tomorrow!!
Halthron
October 13th, 2005, 12:17 AM
Philippines Paradise Divers
Dive-O-Rama
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=114153
Babydamulag
October 13th, 2005, 01:30 AM
Thanks....now my head don't hurt anymore. I am out of here tomorrow. We will be diving at home at the future of home of Panay Explorers. You guys be cool and keep 50 bar always. Look for photos from the trip on 1 NOV (or so).
www.panayexplorers.com
chip104
October 13th, 2005, 10:42 AM
Hey guys, got this yesterday.
12 October 2005
Re: Remote sensing workshop for coral reef managers
To Whom It May Concern:
The Remote Sensing Working Group of GEF/World Bank Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management Program (CRTR & CBMP) will be conducting a two-day workshop entitled "Exploring NOAA Satellite Tools for Monitoring Coral Reef Environmental Indices” on 27-28 October 2005, 10am-3pm, at the Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
This workshop, headed by Dr. William Skirving and Dr. Alan Strong, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), aims to familiarize coral reef managers who are otherwise not familiar with remote sensing technology and with available satellite products for monitoring bleaching events. This activity involves lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. The maximum number of participants is 30 on a first come- first served basis.
There will be no cost for participation. However, there are no available financial support for attendance (e.g. transportation or per diem). Lunch and snacks shall be provided.
If you are interested to attend this workshop please contact Ms. Eileen L. Peñaflor at (02) 922-3957 or at elpenaflor@yahoo.com.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Laura David, PhD
Project Leader
RS Working Group CRTR & CBMP
chip104
October 18th, 2005, 02:12 PM
anyone interested in the post before? It's free and it'll be interesting. PLUS free food!
Babydamulag
October 19th, 2005, 01:41 AM
PPD....well, we're here. The weather is beautiful and Antique is a gorgeous as ever. More to follow.
Babydamulag
October 19th, 2005, 10:02 PM
Had to take a "Business in Manila" break. The diving is simply awesome. We have never seen coral (hard and soft) in these sizes before. Coral heads the size of trucks is not uncommon. The coral fish are abundant and the sea life is prolific. More to follow.
clgsamson
October 19th, 2005, 11:14 PM
anyone interested in the post before? It's free and it'll be interesting. PLUS free food!
want to, but me and the mrs. will be diving in balicasag at those dates. BTW, just purchased a book by Alan White on "The Philippine Coral Reefs, A Natural History" with a foreword by Dr. Ed Gomez, UP MSI head (don't know if he still is). Nice read, nice study, Tanggapin pa kaya ako ulit sa skul?
chip104
October 20th, 2005, 01:05 AM
Heheh, Dr. Gomez is the man.... he's been doing coral restoration since the 70s. He's still around but this was his last sem teaching. Good thing - I just took his last seminar that he'll ever teach. And I just handed in to him my last two papers of the semester (wuhoo!!!). He's very into independent learning (we look up the material and we teach it to the class), so if you can handle a heavy workload, sure, kaya mo! (he just grilled me for not putting enough effort!)
Well, have fun in balicasag!
clgsamson
October 20th, 2005, 02:00 AM
(he just grilled me for not putting enough effort!)
hehehe scubaboard is just taking too much of your time:D .
really itching :monkeydan to do the 8 dives at balicasag area. Wondering what happened to my event countdown:11:
Babydamulag
October 20th, 2005, 10:17 PM
We are looking for anyone in the Philippines with REEF BALL experience (and moulds). We have a project scheduled in June 2006 and need a little help with planning. Always keep 50 bar.
chip104
October 21st, 2005, 02:19 AM
We are looking for anyone in the Philippines with REEF BALL experience (and moulds). We have a project scheduled in June 2006 and need a little help with planning. Always keep 50 bar.
If you're asking for generic artificial reef balls, ask Axua or Paolo (they have experience). What would you like to know about planning?
clgsamson
October 21st, 2005, 02:26 AM
If you're asking for generic artificial reef balls, ask Axua or Paolo (they have experience). What would you like to know about planning?
Paul knows more, he has 400 of those in Saranggani Bay
chip104
October 21st, 2005, 06:02 AM
400! grabe!!!
Babydamulag
November 11th, 2005, 04:51 AM
whoa!! 400...okay, time for a PM. Send me an email from our website. We have a project that will require 50 oyster balls.
Babydamulag
November 11th, 2005, 05:05 AM
Trips and Local Marketplace is the thread....sorry...need to get back on track.
subzero
November 15th, 2005, 04:40 PM
This forum is intended for any and all persons who make their living in the Philippines Dive Industry. This will include, (but is not limited to): Dive Educators, Dive Resorts and Hotels , Liveaboard Operators , Dive Shop Owners, Equipment Importers and Distributors, Dive Tour Organizers, and Diving Doctors. Dive Masters are also welcome but should show proof of active involvement in the industry.
link:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PDIF/?yguid=66825130
Twomixdiver,
Have you guys ever advertised with Scubadiving magazine, http://www.scubadiving.com/? Inorder to attract more US divers to the Philippines.
Twomixdiver
November 16th, 2005, 12:00 AM
Twomixdiver,
Have you guys ever advertised with Scubadiving magazine, http://www.scubadiving.com/? Inorder to attract more US divers to the Philippines.
Can be done, but even a 1/4 th page can set you back US$9,000.00 per month. The U.S. market is a hampered also by the U.S. State Department's advisories against travelling to the Philippines. I had one liveaboard group that back out in 2002 because the travel advisories made their life and accident insurance void outside Manila.
eric_p
December 1st, 2005, 11:33 PM
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eric_p
December 1st, 2005, 11:36 PM
whoa!! 400...okay, time for a PM. Send me an email from our website. We have a project that will require 50 oyster balls.
We have some experience with our "reeflets"...the cylindrical ones are in Puro Island, the cones are in the process of deployment at Portulano .... :)