scubafanatic
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I recently read a VERY DISTURBING report on the Singledivers.com site:
Best of Philippines - Your Trip Reports - SingleDivers.com Surface Interval INDEX
Best of Philippines - Your Trip Reports - SingleDivers.com Surface Interval INDEX
Unfortunately, I must make you aware of Philippine custom agents confiscating dive equipment [mostly dive computers & reg-s] from carry-on luggage when departing. Prior to departing the 'Siren' we were warned this could happen. Fortunately when I left, I rearranged my pack to include those items into my 2nd checked bag. I have since spoken to a LDS owner, who confirmed, custom agents had attempted to confiscate his gear, but he, too repacked it into a checked bag.
I will be writing letters to the scuba mags, concerning this topic.
Sadly, my first trip to the Philippines, may also be my last.
.......does anyone have any information on this situation ? It sounds like an outrageous ripoff to make a fortune in blatant theft/resale of expensive dive gear from helpless tourist divers !!! Unfreaking believable !!!
Best of Philippines - Your Trip Reports - SingleDivers.com Surface Interval INDEX
Best of Philippines - Your Trip Reports - SingleDivers.com Surface Interval INDEX
Unfortunately, I must make you aware of Philippine custom agents confiscating dive equipment [mostly dive computers & reg-s] from carry-on luggage when departing. Prior to departing the 'Siren' we were warned this could happen. Fortunately when I left, I rearranged my pack to include those items into my 2nd checked bag. I have since spoken to a LDS owner, who confirmed, custom agents had attempted to confiscate his gear, but he, too repacked it into a checked bag.
I will be writing letters to the scuba mags, concerning this topic.
Sadly, my first trip to the Philippines, may also be my last.
.......does anyone have any information on this situation ? It sounds like an outrageous ripoff to make a fortune in blatant theft/resale of expensive dive gear from helpless tourist divers !!! Unfreaking believable !!!