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Asia Divers has been in operation since 1987, with dive stores now located on Small Lalaguna as well in central Manila, Cebu and Boracay, we serve thousands of divers from all over the world each year. Puerto Galera offers some of the best diving in Asia, more variety than The Great Barrier Reef. Suitable dives for all ability levels. Education from Bubble maker (for kids) to PADI Open Water to Instructor level courses any day of the week, with the very latest in education materials. Nitrox, Technical and Rebreather instruction and diving available.

More reasons to join us here at Asia Divers
It is believed there are over 3,000 species of fish and marine animals - that's about 50% more than the Red Sea. We have a wide variety of of different dive site: deep, drift, wreck and many more...in the Philippines. A recent report circulated to divers revealed on average divers who discover The Philippines visit an average of 10 times! The diving is excellent and there is considerable choice - shore diving, islands too numerous to mention, remote reefs, Japanese wrecks and much more.

The water is tropical and warm - Dec. - Feb. 21 to 24°C, March - Nov. 25 to 30°C. The Marine life is excellent with an abundant of hard and soft corals. Dives with Asia Divers are guided by experienced Instructors or Divemasters who lead the dive in the water giving you the best of each site, including areas not frequented by other operations. Briefings include detailed 'Naturalist' aspects of each site.

Diving
Puerto Galera offers some of the best diving in the world and El Galleon provides the ideal base from which to do it. Our dive center is operated by Asia Divers, a PADI Career Development Center, the largest and most professional dive school in the area. Qualified divers can enjoy over 30 dive sites and further their qualification at all levels. Beginners can take an introduction to SCUBA or full open water course - either way they will be under expert supervision by our dive master scuba instructors at all times. Courses are taught in English, Tagalog, Swedish, French, German, Dutch and Spanish

Safety First: Planned using the Recreational Dive Planner and/or your dive computer. All guides carry surface marker buoys and storm whistles. All the convenience of a liveaboard but all the attraction and flexibility of being land based. Some of the best diving in Asia, over 30 sites all within 15 minutes travel, dives suitable for all experience levels, it couldn't be more convenient. There are at least five scheduled dives a day, usual times are 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm (night) with a choice of sites at each time. Diving in small groups (less than six) from local Bangka (outrigger) boats. Diving all year round, every day of the week, with temperatures between 22c and 29c, the coldest months being Dec - Feb. Visibility usually at least 15m (up to 40m). You must produce a log book and certification card before diving.

Career Development Center
Why would anyone want to dive anywhere else but with Asia Divers PADI "Career Development Center" (CDC) the only PADI CDC in the Philippines? Asia Divers was established in 1987 and has since led the way in Puerto Galera and for many years in the Philippines. PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) gave Asia Divers it's very highest rating of CDC. As a CDC Asia Divers offer you the opportunity to make SCUBA diving a lifetime career. If you're getting started or are looking to become a professional diver we can get you off to the right start with Asia Divers professional instructors. What makes our instructors different? They care about you! The instructors of Asia Divers are always happy to attend to your every need no matter what it is. If you have any questions about diving as a beginner diver or becoming a professional just ask one of the Asia Divers instructors.

Tech Asia
Tech Asia is a division of Asia Divers providing quality training and support for Technical Diving at all levels, from the basics of Nitrox diving, to full Trimix, Wreck, Gas Blender and Instructor Programs. We additionally support Wreck and Cave diving, both locally and with international expedition level travel. Training is provided by Dave Ross ( IANTD programs to Trimix and Instructor and DSAT Gas Blender) and Sam Collett ( IANTD and DSAT Trimix, IANTD Wreck, DPV and Rebreather courses ). Dave has been with IANTD since 1995 and Sam a professional technical diver since 1998, between them logging over three thousand technical dives. Martin Lorenzo is a GUE Instructor who is always on hand to provide Fundamentals and Triox classes, he is also an IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor. Ralph Joerger hails from Germany and teaches to IANTD Normoxic Trimix and all DSAT programs to Tec Trimix Diver. Yoon Ho Song, much better known as Tex, can provide IANTD courses up to the level of Normoxic Trimix and excellent translational assistance for Korean language students training with us at higher levels. Finally we have Andrew Norman, who now does little formal teaching but can be persuaded to use his abilities as a technician in providing detailed equipment and compressor related workshops.

At Tech Asia we understand that your enjoyment, safety and welfare as a technical diver will stem very much from the quality of the training that you receive. We focus on making your courses thorough, challenging and tailored to your individual needs and capabilities. You will never be rushed through your education; you'll receive our fullest attention both during, and after your courses. Beyond training we can entertain you on a range of outstanding local dive sites that few will ever get to visit, and organize wreck diving trips Philippines wide, from the former US Naval Base at Subic Bay, to Japanese Wrecks from Coron Bay to the Gulf of Davao. Internationally we have travelled from the South China Sea to Truk Lagoon, Micronesia. Out of the water you'll find Tech Asia provides excellent support in areas of equipment maintenance, technical advice and in DIR equipment sales. Tech Asia is located on Small La Laguna Beach, Puerto Galera, in the island province of Mindoro Oriental, Philippines. From the International Airport in Manila we are just a three hour road and boat journey, (by public transport or private transfer any time of day or night), directly to the beach itself. Being affiliated with the renowned Asia Divers a CDC (Career Development Center), we also share the El Galleon Resort as our prime accommodation. The El Galleon web page will give you everything you need to know about transport, accommodation, the areas amenities, the climate and much more.

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El Galleon
Located on Small Lalaguna beach we offer you the most complete diver training facility in Puerto Galera. Diving, kayaking, sunset cruises, beach hopping volleyball, snorkeling, trekking, golf and the list go on. If it's a lazy day in the sun or adventure you're looking for, you've come to the right place.

The Point bar
End the afternoon at the "Point Bar" and prepare yourself for the evening while you enjoy the best cocktails in the world listening to some soothing sounds. El Galleon cottages afford the peace and tranquility of private rooms nestled amongst palm trees with the crystal clear waters of the Philippine sea only a stone throw away. Walking between Sabang and Small Lalaguna Beach, you can't fail to miss The Point. In fact, many visitors to Puerto, once they've found The Point, find it hard to escape. So what is The Point? To call It simply a bar is understating its potential. While not really a restaurant either, it is actually a part of the excellent El Galleon Beach Resort and therefore serves the same sumptuous menu on offer at the resort. Its not a night-club either, although the amount of hard liquor consumed in the form of SHOOTERS, a house specialty, is often staggering. in which state many of the patrons may also be found after a long night there.

You really couldn't call it a watering hole as, although it is surrounded on three sides by water, few, if any, of the guests ever drink water there. Its certainly not a disco, as that particular brand of music is not permitted within its confines, though to be honest it is not unusual to find frenzied revelers dancing wildly on occasion. Main Host, Allan Nash, popular PADI Course Director and Asia Divers Entrepreneur, has created a truly unique entertainment concept at The Point, one which packs them in night after night. Situated above Asia Divers' most recent Dive Centre (they have 2 in the immediate vicinity), The Point is at once sophisticated yet simple, a center of entertainment and relaxation. On a recent visit, we found two Hongkong Lawyers, a senior Lufthansa executive and his family, a Banker, three yacht owners, a variety of tourists of all nationalities and a gaggle of SCUBA instructors from several different local dive centers mixing it up. Its easy to make friends at The Point. The adjacent El Galleon Beach Resort, with the best views on the island from its upper rooms, is the ideal family get-away, with a variety of aircon and fans rooms to suit most budgets. Unlike The Point, peace, tranquillity, privacy and lush, tropical surroundings are the order of the day here. A resident, somewhat peripatetic French Chef provides a mouth-watering melange of Continental and Asian cuisine to satisfy the most discerning palates, as well as a great deal of amusement when provoked.

After a hard day's diving, swimming, sailing, hiking or bronzing in Puerto Galera, there's really no better place to unwind. And that, dear reader, is exactly The Point.

 El Galleon Restaurant
The El Galleon restaurant has been an old time favourite with many people over the years. Bringing a number of spectacular delicacies and old time favourites. Our very own French chef will prepare some mouth watering specialties from the sea or the land.

Our menu is full of wonderful dishes that will fulfil your wants and needs, whether it be a small snack like our scrumptious home made pasta or baked mussels, Calamari's Pritos or a full meal like our special spaghettis, seafood plate, steak b้arnaise or something from Chef Antoine very own corner, Coq Au Vin, Quenneles of Fish, Quiche Lorraine, Pot Au Feu are just a few of the delights. Check out the menu for more wonderful favourites at El Galleon Beach Resort.. (Plus 10% Service charge on Food and Beverages).

Swimming pool
Nearly located beside the cottages, you can even look at your room windows watching some swimming activities. El Galleon cottages afford the peace and tranquility of private rooms, nestled amongst palm trees and warm breezes with the crystal clear waters of the Philippine Sea only a stone's throw away. 

Conference Room
Situated above the restaurant it's the perfect place to combine business and pleasure. Seating for 25 people, fully air-con with slide projector, TV/Video & whiteboard  

Wireless Internet
Connections offer you flexibility and mobility for your web use. El Galleon Beach Resort is fully equipped with broad wireless coverage of internet. Coverage anywhere in the resort means that you can enjoy surfing the net in the restaurant, by the pool, on the beach or even inside your room. Providing you the fastest and secure access to the internet while you’re away for a weekend with us.

Wireless Requirements:
PC Laptop
PCMCIA/PC card slot available on your laptop
Windows 9x, ME, NT, XP/2000 system CD Drive for non XP/2000 operating system

Note: Laptop's with built-in wireless antenna will not be activated by our administrator. Only Wireless Cards provided at the front desk are required to use.

Body Massage
It is the time again to escape from the your daily life stress and tension. Come and enjoy truly super effective full body massage. Our magic touch will surely take you to the relaxation world. Massage offers such as Aroma therapy, Thai massage, Swedish massage and many more...

The Kit:
Point dive shop compressor facility.
K14 and K120 Bauer compressor coupled together to give total output of 500-liters/ min (17.5CFM). 310bar high-pressure storage system for quick cascade filling. Membrane nitrox filling station capable of filling an 80-cuft-nitrox tank in 4.5 minutes for any mix up to 36%.

Tech Asia Nitrox/ Trimix filling facility.
K14 and Bauer Marina compressor coupled together to give total output of 450 liters/min (16 CFM).310bar high-pressure storage system for quick cascade charging. Partial blending nitrox and system coupled to 5 oxygen cylinder complete with two outlet filling hoses for efficient filling.

Classrooms
Each classroom is equipped with state of the art computerised presentation through a LCD projector giving you the very best opportunity to work with your instructor in an environment that dictates learning.

Audio Video Room
Take the relaxed approach to learning by starting your day with an informative video presentation that will follow the same information in order that it appears in your PADI student manual.

Dive Retail Store
For quality dive equipment check out what we have to offer you at anyone of our dive retail outlets throughout the Philippines Exclusive distributor of Cressi-Sub and retailer of Body Glove, Waterproof wetsuits and accessories and the larges stock of PADI materials anywhere in the Philippines.

Conference Room
Our conference room is suitable for 25 people, with options for F&B. The conference room is equipped with TV, DVD player, LCD projector and screen.

First Aid Treatment
We are equipped with External Deliberator within the resort, and all our instructors and boatman are first aid trained.

Photoshop Pro's
Our exclusive very own dedicated photo room is equipped with 3 high-end computers running two Windows and one Apple Mac System for photographers who wants to burn, download, edit and even send photos online to their friends across the net. On the whole excellent weather all year round with a minimal risk of typhoons during the summer months. Hottest time of year is May to August, the ‘coolest’ time December to February. "High season" is traditionally late December to early May, although the area is busy at weekends throughout the year and during any Asian Holiday. Some resorts raise prices at peak times (not Asia Divers or El Galleon).

For accommodation at Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter, book well in advance. For an up to date weather report just follow this link.

Paying
US Dollar / Peso cash are preferred (obviously and the best way!). We accept other major currencies as payment, please check with us before you arrive. US Dollar traveler’s cheques are probably the safest way to carry money – no additional charges, but you will need your passport with you when you come to pay with them. Credit cards are accepted; VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEXCO. El Galleon and Asia Divers accept personal cheques from both US Dollar and Peso accounts. We also accept bank transfers, please contact us for details.

Communication
English is widely spoken. Puerto Galera has come a long way over the years and now with landlines to assist with faster check out times, wireless internet for those that have to stay in touch, its easy. Pay phones, mobile phone load cards, fax and email are all available.

Health and Medicine
No malaria in the area, but inoculations for Hep A, Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus are recommended, always check with your doctor. , Bring high factor sun creams and insect repellent if you are prone to that type of thing, It's a rare occasion that you will need to put on more than shorts and a t-shirt.

How To Get Here
Private Transfer    
Direct Private Transport to/from Manila
This is the quickest and most convenient way to reach here. It is tailored to suit your required travel times and can be scheduled any time day or night. It consists of a car 2 – 2 ½ hour a/c car/van journey from Manila to Lea Beachfollowed by an hour by boat directly to El Galleon Pier. Total journey time usually 3 – 3 ½ hours.

"We strongly reccommend that you have read through the directions carefully and PRINT THEM OUT to bring with you - even if you have done the journey before - we are constantly trying to update and improve the service we provide."

Directions for pick up from the International Airport, Manila:
We need your flight number and arrival time to book this as well as the number of people in the group Asia Divers and El Galleon Beach Resort offer a special assistance program for our guests arriving at the airport. This requires 48 hours notice of arrival. As you leave the plane a representative from the Department of Tourism will be waiting to meet you – they will walk you through immigration and customs and to the waiting car/van. [In the unlikely event that weather prevents the boat from crossing to pick you up the car will take you to the ‘Alpha Hotel' in Batangas where we'll contact you to arrange the boat ASAP] In the event that you can not give us enough notice of your arrival or for any reason you are not met:

Walk through the customs area and go outside the airport. You will be standing on the ‘arrival terminal access road'. Look across the road and you will see two ramps (signs point to the 'arrival extension area') – one going down to your left, one to your right. Walk across the road and go down the ramp on your LEFT hand side. When you reach the bottom you will be at another access road. Stay on the side of the road that you are when you reach the bottom of the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp you should see the letter "A" sign, stand under this and look across the road. There are barriers in place, behind which you will see lots of people waiting for friends and relatives. Walk down the road looking across the street for someone wearing an Asia Divers T-shirt and carrying an Asia Divers ‘transfer sign' with your name.

Identify yourself and be prepared that at this stage you may have to leave the luggage trolley behind for a short walk to the car. The aircon car/van will take you directly to Lea Beach (ask the driver if you wish to stop for food, drinks or toilet. There are plenty of MacDonalds and other fast food places as well as "Shell Stations" on the way down). Tip the driver as you see fit, otherwise do not give him any money. All our cars carry cellular phones. At Lea Beach the car/van will stop very close to your waiting boat. There are no porters on the pier – these people earn their living by carrying the bags from the cars to the boat. The boat crew work for us and will take you directly to ‘The Point' (Small Lalaguna) where there will be someone from the resort to meet you (again, they work directly for us, your bags will be safely looked after, tip them as you see fit). All the boats have marine radios. You should pay for the boat and car on arrival at El Galleon [you should not pay anything beyond tips to the driver or boatmen whilst you are on route].

Cost one way, [total, not per person] for car/van and boat in US$: 
1-6 people  120.00 
7-12 people  181.00
Bus upto 21 and boat  280.00
Car/Van only - one way  61.00
Boat only - one way  P3,000
Seaplane upto 3 people one way  400.00

* All return transport is arranged while you are here through the cashier at El Galleon.

Directions to Lea Beach

Lea Beach is not far from the Shell Refinery on the East side of Batangas Bay. In more detail: If you go to the last exit on the South Superhighway, and turn right, you only have to drive a few km before you will see a large green sign on your right pointing to the new STAR TOLLWAY to Batangas. This puts you on to a beautiful new road (okay, it is actually quite bumpy for a brand new road). This road now ends just past Lipa, putting you back onto the old road a few km south of McDonald's, and just before San Fernando army/air force base on the right hand side.

Approaching Batangas City, make the next left turn after the "Lions Monument". Drive to the next intersection on your left, turn and take the next left again and head up till you see the sign for Lobo, SM Mall and the Shell Refinery. From there you have 9.2km to Lea Beach if you want to check your trip meter. Take the next right, following the signs to SM Mall, Lobo and the Shell Refinery, on the way you will cross a bridge, shortly after you will see the Portofino Hotel. Before arriving at the hotel you will see a Y intersection that will take you to the new SM Mall, drive past the mall, past the Shell station and keep left, keeping a lookout for the Shell Refinery and Pacific Flour Mills. Pass the Shell Refinery, and beware of the two speed bumps near the Flour Mill gates. Take the small dirt road on the right immediately at the end of the Flour Mill fence (about 100 meters after the second speed bump) and you are there (look for the Asia Divers/El Galleon transfer sign).

Parking at Lea Beach - Some advise
P50 per night in an open but locked area.

Transfer from hotel or private residence in Manila
Just let us know when and where you wish to be picked up from. If you wish to be collected from a hotel in Manila we need the Hotel name, phone number & your room number  From a private residence we need the full address and if possible directions to assist the driver as well as a contact phone number.

Banca from Mainaga to El Galleon
Private boat pick-ups from Mainaga can be arranged at anytime (with at least one hours notice). The boat takes about an hour to get to El Galleon Pier. If you are making your own way to Mainaga Pier the boatmen will an Asia Divers/El Galleon transfer sign with your name on, the cost for the boat only is P2,000 one way. [Pay at El Galleon.] There are locked car parking areas. At Mainaga Pier there are porters on the pier – these people earn their living by carrying the bags from the cars to the boat.

When you arrive one of the porters will have a slip of paper with your name on it. He is the only porter you should deal with if you need bags carrying. If you make use of the service wait until they have put your bags on the boat and then pay him. You can pay what ever you like [P20 [about U$ 0.5] a bag is usual] – if you do not wish to use them just say so.

Public Transfer 
Public transport Boat or Ferry
For the ‘seasoned traveler' Not convenient or easy if you have luggage Cheapest option. Catch a regular aircon bus from Manila (BLTB or JAM bus stations in Pasay) to Batangas Port (approx. P150) where local boats and ferries run to Sabang, Puerto Galera and Balateros

If you arrive at either Puerto Galera or Balateros you will need to get a bangka boat to the Point, Small Lalaguna (about P200– 400) We can arrange to heave you met from any ferry - just give us a call.

Seaplane Travel in style
Cost US$350 one way for up to three people (depending on your size and the amount of luggage). The plane, from Subic Bay, cannot land at the international airport but can be met close by at the Blue Horizon Restaurant.

Flights can only be made well with in day light hours. Contact us for more information / bookings or Mike O'Farrel direct: : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 047 252 3005 / 047 222 4916 / 047 252 2230 or cellular 0918 371 0580.

Helicopter
Flying time around thirty minutes, lands on the beach, daylight only. Commuter Air Philippines: Cost: PHP 25,000 per hour (we estimate 1.5 hours). Approximately PHP 37, 500. Max four passengers (or 350 kilo's total weight). Total around US$ 960 e

Ayala Aviation: Cost: PHP 28,000 per hour (estimate 1.5 hours). Approximately PHP 42,000 + landing and take off fee (total P1, 000) + 3% carrier tax (i.e. about P1, 250). Max five passengers. Total around US$1,150

History

Puerto Galera, one of the oldest settlements of the religious missionaries, was founded in 1574 as the original capital of Mindoro. Originally, the town was located at the Lagundian, now a "sitio", chosen by the Spanish authorities as the provincial capital due to its excellent harbor and natural beauty. But due to its susceptibility to moro raids, the Spaniards were forced to transfer the town from the Lagundian to the present site, which they named Puerto Galera. The town was popularly known as "Puerto Galera" (Port of the Galleons). Spanish galleons coming from Mexico and Spain used the presence of an excellent port or berthing place to take refuge during stormy weather before proceeding to Manila. The mountains and the good harbor nearby served the Spaniards well as shields from the moro pirates and other marauders. Several guard houses and watch towers were built at the top of the surrounding mountains. The biggest was constructed at Dampalitan Point, north of the town facing Batangas Channel. Public and Military headquarters, hospitals, warehouses and a convent made of stone were also erected through the efforts of both the church and the state. A wharf was also built at Muelle Bay. Adjacent to this stood a warehouse for rice, which caught fire one night. It is widely believed that the charcoaled grains, popularly known as "black rice", till remain scattered at the shores of Muelle up to this day.

In 1837, the seat of government was transferred to Calapan due to the suitable agricultural plains and the Spaniards opted to stay there. When Puerto Galera was no longer the seat of the government, the Spanish government officials left the town and only the friars remained. A "cabesa" or "capitan del pueblo" was then appointed by the "governador" to collect the tributes or taxes from the people and to maintain peace and order. Among the heads of the town called "gobernadorcillos" who became famous were Jose Salamat, Juan Quinto, Aguido Cobarrubias and Hilarion Axalan. Guarding the coasts of Puerto Galera was a Spanish warship, named "Ca๑onero Mariveles". However, on November 18, 1879, the ill-fated battleship was hit by a powerful storm, which caused it to sink outside the West Coast of Muelle. As a tribute to the lost ship and its crew, a wooden cross was erected right at the center of Muelle with the following inscription: "Ultima tierra que pesaron los tripolantes del Ca๑onero Mariveles el 18 de Noviembre de 1879, Memoria de sus campa๑ero". As one of the greatest relics of the past century, this cross was renovated in 1938 by a Spanish national named Luis Gomez y Sotto.

Revolutionaries from Puerto Galera participated in the overthrow of the Spanish Government in Mindoro in 1898 -1900 under the leadership of brothers Miguel and Estanislao Cobarrubias Sr. During the American regime, a military governor by the name Captain Robert Offley was appointed. On November 2, 1902, Puerto Galera was again made the capital of the province until 1903. It was annexed to Calapan in 1905 as a barrio represented by Hilarion Axalan in the Calapan town council in 1916. In 1919 it was made a municipal district with Isidro Suzara as "municipal president". On February 21, 1928, Under Act. No. 3415, it was organized into an independent municipality with Anacleto Atienza as first "municipal presidente". Estanislao Cobarrubias Sr. was the last "municipal presidente" of the civil government and the first municipal mayor of the commonwealth government.

On February 27, 1942, the Japanese air force and naval auxiliary occupied the town. Leoncio Axalan, who was supposed to end his term as mayor in 1942, was made to extend his term until 1946 because of his courage and integrity. It was indeed a great test for a man to run the affairs of the municipal government amidst the warring parties, the guerrillas and the Japanese. After the liberation in 1946, then Governor Arturo Ignacio appointed Rafael Garcia as the municipal mayor of Puerto Galera. In 1948, Estanislao Brucal, an officer of the guerrilla unit in Mindoro during the Japanese occupation, became the first elected municipal mayor of Puerto Galera under the Republican form of Government. In 1972, during the third term of Mayor Rogelio Cataquis, the sitios of Sto. Ni๑o and Villaflor were created and organized into regular barangays together with the recognition of Poblacion as a duly organized barangay. On December 26, 1973, PD 354 was issued by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos making Puerto Galera a reservation area under the Man and Biosphere Program of the UNESCO. Today, the beautiful and scenic Puerto Galera is the center of tourism in this province, making full use of its long line of white beaches and its abundant flora and fauna.      

Awards and Recognition 
CDC(Career Development Center) is the highest level of PADI Dive Centers in the dive industry and Asia Divers CDC Center it is operated by two Course Director. The PADI 5 Star Career Development Center (CDC) is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC) that meets all PADI 5 Star IDC requirements and has dedicated its business to professional development training beyond introductory instructor development courses. The PADI CDC award recognizes progressive and professional 5 Star IDCs who have committed resources to dive industry career training. The philosophy of PADI's CDC award is that divers, PADI members and the dive industry at large benefit from the PADI 5 Star CDC’s commitment to professional development and excellence. 

Career oriented scuba instructors entering today’s dive industry seeking employment need knowledge and skills beyond the ability to teach diving. Dive Asia Divers CDC meets this need. PADI CDCs provide programs that address professional training beyond the instructor development process.

Asia Divers the first and only PADI CDC 5 Star Career Development Center in Puerto Galera Philippines!
Asia Divers is now officially registered as the first Dive Center in the Philippines to be able to teach National Geographic courses. Our commitment to advancing a premium-level of adventure and environmental awareness in our education programs is very exciting for us. We feel that we are cultivating an elite class of people who understand the importance and the impact they have on the ocean realm and what they can do to preserve it for future generations. In essence, perhaps we are creating ambassadors for the underwater world.

Asia Divers is registered as “Go Eco” Dive Center. If you like to travel and dive and are concerned about your effect on the environment, Go Eco is for you. To learn more about this you can ask one of the instructors here or log on to http://www.projectaware.org You don’t have to take our word for it. This is what our students say about our Instructor Development programs with Asia Divers – PADI 5 Star Career Development Center, iDAP College and Warren Dixon – PADI Course Director. (We ARE your best choice career-training center in Asia Pacific.)  

PADI Certificate of Recognition for Excellence
Awarded To WARREN DIXON #040895  
for outstanding customer service and professionalism in PADI scuba instruction as acknowledged below: "Warren and his staff did an excellent job!! I was very impressed by the depth knowledge in practical and theoretical areas. Training conducted very thoroughly and professionally throughout, with adaptation to student needs. Ample time and coaching provided for practice and revision for theory, open water and pool -- with extra sessions provided when requested/needed by students. The training we received was superior. I would highly recommend Warren and his staff to anyone doing their IDC. Well Done!! 

Susan A Breniman
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Given this 5th day of July, 2005
(Signed)
Henrik Nimb
Vice President, Training, Education and Memberships

PAD Vocational Centre
Outstanding Contribution to Dive Industry 2002
Outstanding Contribution to Dive Industry 2003
Outstanding Commitment to PADI System of Education 2003