News from El Galleon Dive Resort & Asia Divers, Puerto Galera

News and Events

Andy on the go!

Posted on by Asia Divers
27
Mar

Moving into new locations with Cressi Sub courses, it was time for Andy Norman to take on Palawan as the new destination for service seminars.

Two courses were held, one in El Nido and other in Puerto Princesa, a total of 11 students, mostly dive shop operators  either using Cressi sub equipment for their rental or boldly interested in just knowing how fundamentals of this equipment operates.

In this service program there was a slight in the service Selection line-up with the new Cressi compact 2nd stage that is both lighter and just as the name names says… it more compact. Continue reading →

Social & Community

“Stairway to Hell” record broken!

Posted on by Asia Divers
24
Mar

It was just another regular night up in the bar, until “It” came out to play…”The Stairway to Hell” was set up and ready to go and Ferg was up for the challenge…

Going…going…

Gone… in 11 seconds!!! Congratulations Ferg, who actually managed to keep it all in for a few seconds too. So who’s going to try to beat that? Will Clark has held the record for a long time now, but we understand he is back here in September…hmmmmmm

 

Diving

Summer in Puerto Galera!

Posted on by Asia Divers
24
Mar

With the summer weather now upon us, the whole Puerto Galera area is filling up with lots of people escaping the not-so-nice weather in China, Europe and North America. It’s been a busy week at El Gal with two groups in, plus of course all the other folks staying and diving with us. This is a shot of the “AAPSM” group booked through Reef and Rainforest in the U.S. It was a group of 22 very happy people. All enjoyed the whole experience here with us, and some lucky folks even got the double pleasure of seeing two thresher sharks towards the very end of their trip!

News and Events

Goodbye to the Dubai American Academy!

Posted on by Asia Divers
15
Mar

It’s been an amazing week at the resort for the kids from Dubai. They have all left here very happy to have earned their diving or sailing certifications. We think it’s something to be very proud of!  Both of these activities are things they can keep active with, learn more about, and make the rest of their lives more fun with. Congratulations to the whole group, and thanks once again to Ralph Russell for choosing us for the 7th year in a row! El Galleon/Asia Divers have hosted many school groups over the years and have become well known in this specialty area. If you’re interested in doing the same for your school group please contact us.

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Social & Community

School group visit

Posted on by Asia Divers
28
Feb

We had a group of local school kids come over for a visit and a tour around the resort. Doing tours like this shows the kids many the possibilities for their future careers and also gives them a good understanding on why so many people from all over the world come to their country on holidays and how important it is to conserve the beauty of the Philippines. We take pride in educating the future generation on conservation issues and teaching them the importance of keeping the environment (both land and sea) clean.

Perhaps some future Divemasters here!

The kids loved watching Antoine make a pizza.

News and Events

The Asia Divers Sales Team visits Puerto Galera

Posted on by Asia Divers
27
Feb

Seating in front are: Berlen, Heidi & Marian. Behind left to right: Kahren, Brenda, Janet, Jose, Odette, Ivy, Liezel, Ruby, Lourdy Mae, Eliza, Cherry May & Donna.

 With much excitement, the whole Asia Divers sales team from all over the country (Makati, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Puerto Galera) got together for some work and of course some play too. Tommy gets the gang all together at least once a year and this year P.G. was the destination. During their time here everyone got the chance to know each other a bit better and explore Puerto Galera.  Tommy filled everyone in on how things are going in each of the five locations business wise and looked at ways to do even better. The hot topic for this year’s was everyone’s new girlfriend “Eve” who has made her way into their hearts! EVE is a complete business management system, designed exclusively for the management of PADI dive centers and resorts and she is now part of the team too!

News and Events

Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival Feb27-Mar 3 Puerto Galera

Posted on by Asia Divers

malasimboThe Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is the first international music and arts festival of its caliber in the Asia-Pacific. It is set amidst the tropical gardens of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines; truly one of the world’s most enchanting backdrops for a festival. The festival grounds is situated on the foothills of the majestic Mount Malasimbo where its most prominent feature is a grass-terraced amphitheatre that overlooks the bay, renowned as one of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World”.

The festival debuted in February 2011 to a stunning turnout of 1,500 individuals. Attendance more than doubled on year two as the festival drew in over 3,500 tourists to Puerto Galera. The festival is recognized by the Department of Tourism Philippines as a prime catalyst for the country’s continued advance in music, arts, and culture. It is highly publicized in local and international media for its awe-inspiring landscape and unique eco-cultural program.

You can purchase tickets at El Galleon as of February 22nd. Tickets purchased at the actual venue will be 10% higher in price than if you purchase them here in advance.

Diving

Two new Divemasters at Asia Divers

Posted on by Asia Divers
14
Feb

Tommi Kokkola and Tobias Pino celebrated the completion of their PADI Divemaster course in style. They both did an amazing job and now Tobias will be in the iDAP classroom on the next IDC. Congratulations from the whole Asia Divers team. Alli actually met Tobias at the doctor’s office in Makati last October. He noticed she had a dive computer on and so began the conversation that would eventually lead towards him choosing Asia Divers to do his training with. You just never know…

Diving

Welcome back Brian

Posted on by Asia Divers
14
Feb

Welcome back to Brian Moh and to our new friend Andrey Erishev from Pacdome Travel in KL. Alli met Brian at the MIDE dive show in KL last and shortly after he came over to do his Rescue and Divemaster courses with us.

Brian is a professional photographer and got this great shot of the dive deck.  He also became a PADI Digital Underwater Photo Instructor so he can now combine his job skills with his passion for diving. What a great combination!