Our THANKS

We, the PHILIPPINE REEFS MANAGEMENT CORP. in partnership with MARES DIVE EQUIPMENT, would like to thank all our volunteers and SCUBA Divers, supporters and partners in the recent 24TH INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP ACTIVITY held in Mayumi Dive Resort, Anilao, Batangas last September 19, 2009. Through this valuable efforts, we have noticed a significant reduction of garbage in the area as we have collected a small amount of garbage compared to the previous years. It is such a satisfying news to hear that concerted efforts done through the years, with significant awareness by the communities and families living in the surrounding areas have reduced the garbage irresponsibly disposed.           

 

The event organized by the PHILIPPINE REEFS MANAGEMENT CORP., tasked to work with companies such as MARES DIVE EQUIPMENT, Mayumi Dive Resort, Arthur's Place, Merck, Inc., www.DiveExpeditions.net, Subic Holiday Villas, Sunrise Holiday Mansion, Hildebrand, Schützen, YGN Trading: GARMIN GPS Systems, YGN Trading: SPOT Tracking & Messaging Device, Manila Ocean Park, Unilever Philippines, Atomic Aquatics, Halcyon, Seafood Island Restaurant with Media Partners BusinessMirror, PhilippineGraphic, Yehey.com, PhilStar.com, PinoyHenyo.com, Stir.ph, Max 103.5, Magic 89.9, RT 99.5, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1 and Easy Rock 96.3. The event was also supported by the Municipality of Pola Oriental Mindoro, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 128th Squadron, ScubaOne.net, Project Aware, Ocean Conservancy and Certified SCUBA Divers from PADI, SSI, NAUI and CMAS. 

Our guests on this event are Ms. Cristy Ramos, Batangas Vice-Governor Marc Leviste, Mabini Mayor Nilo Villanueva, Batangas Governor Representative Fr. Levi, The Manila Times’ Erika Tapalla, Matanglawin Production Team and a whole lot more. With more than a hundred of SCUBA Divers and volunteers during the day event, it was a day of fun gathering of people doing worthwhile activities.

 

As the whole series of activities went on through out the day, the organizers would like to apologize to some unforeseen delays caused by some factors like the power outage that hampered the airfills of scuba tanks and late arrivals of some invited dive parties. All in all, fortunately it went on smoothly and everybody had a good time in the event. Until our next set of activities, we would like to wholeheartedly thank all those who helped and supported our project.

 

Special thanks to Ms. Liza Tang of Mares and Mr. James Omac of SSI for facilitating the Kids Awareness Activity; Mr. & Mrs. Regino & Susana Trajano for the underwater videos and photos; Atty. Philip Regondola and Mr. Hildebrand Barcarse of NAUI for assisting Ms. Erika Tapalla’s Intro Dive; Ms. Tish Aligada of Merck, Inc. for the Summary of Data; Mr. Tito Encarnacion of The Radio Partners, Inc.; Mr. Dan Abelarde and Mr. Norman Campoy of Mayumi Dive Resort; Ms. Lita Abrigonda of Arthur’s Place; Market Square and ABS-CBN Batangas.

 

Please mark your calendar on October 28, 2009… PHILIPPINE REEFS MANAGEMENT CORP. will have a 3-in-1 Celebration! Details will be announced in two weeks time.

 

Thank you all so much,

PHILIPPINE REEFS MANAGEMENT CORP.

Info@PhilippineReefs.info

See you all tomorrow!

Driving Directions to MAYUMI DIVE RESORT

Driving directions to MAYUMI DIVE RESORT

1. Take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to Batangas.
2. Exit Batangas/Lucena gate (second to the last exit)
3. Head towards Batangas city
4. Enter the Star Toll expressway on your right
5. Take the last exit (Batangas city)
6. Head towards Batangas Pier
7. Turn right to Bauan before reaching the flyover to Batangas Pier
8. Follow the road to Bauan Town plaza
9. Pass by Bauuan City Hall
10. When you see Petron Gas Station on your right and Bauan Hospital on your left, turn left to Mabini municipality
11. Pass by Zigzag Hospital
12. Mabini Statue Triangle – Take right
13. Turn left on the road before the Mabini Town wet Market / Anilao Pier
14. Head towards Barangay Bagalangit
15. Turn right immediately after the open basketball court (After ARC and Eagle Point and before Arthur’s Place entrance)
16. Turn Left on the single lane paved road, this leads you directly to Mayumi parking lot

 

Please note that all Day Trippers are requested to park at the BASKET BALL to your right before entering to the single lane pave road. A jeepney will pick-up Day Trippers by batch. Kindly text me at 0917.880.9318 or 0922.888.6953 30 minutes before your arrival.

 

 

See you and thank you!

MAYUMI SUPPORTS POLA ICC 2009

Once again, we the PHILIPPINE REEFS MANAGEMENT CORP. together with our fellow SCUBA divers and other advocates of marine and coral conservations, would like YOU to be part of this worthwhile project supporting POLA, ORIENTAL MINDORO REEF MANAGEMENT PROJECT, the "MAYUMI SUPPORTS POLA ICC 2009" on September 19-20, 2009. Book now! Please see details below:

PACKAGES: DIVE BOAT RENTALS NOT INCLUDED

-Overnight Accommodation Php3,000.00 per diver/non-diver

>Four Buffet Meals

>One Day Dive Pass

>Two Compressed Air Dive Tanks [Shore Entry]

>Goodie Bag

-Day Trip Php700.00 per diver/non-diver

>Buffet Lunch

>Two Compressed Air Dive Tanks [Shore Entry]

>Goodie Bag

CONFIRMED GUESTS

-Ms. Cristy Ramos

-POLA Mayor Alex Aranas

-Mabini Mayor Nilo Villanueva

-Dr. Ted Esguerra, Philippine Coast Guard

"MAYUMI SUPPORTS POLA ICC 2009"

SPONSORS

-Mayumi Dive Resort

-Arthur's Place

-Merck, Inc.

-MARES Dive Equipment

-ScubaOne.net

-DIVE Expeditions SCUBA Training & Adventures

-Subic Holiday Villas

-Sunrise Holiday Mansion

-Hildebrand

-Schützen

-YGN Trading: GARMIN GPS Systems

-YGN Trading: SPOT Tracking & Messaging Device

-Jägermeister

-Manila Ocean Park

-Seafood Island Restaurant

MEDIA PARTNERS

-BusinessMirror
-PhilippineGraphic
-Yehey.com
-PhilStar.com
-PinoyHenyo.com
-Stir.ph
-CityLite 88.3
-Easy Rock 96.3
-K-Lite 103.5
-Magic 89.9
-RT 99.5
-Wave 89.9

Boat Rental Fees

Twin Rocks Php900.00

Arthur's Php900.00

Cathedral Php900.00

Tawid Php1,700.00

Sombrero Php1,700.00

Kirby's Php1,700.00

Bahura Php1,700.00

Beatriz Php1,700.00

Mainit Php1,200.00

Two Dives-Out Php2,100.00

 

For booking, please email info@PhilippineReefs.info

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP @ MAYUMI RESORT, Anilao, Batangas

September 19 to 20, 2009

 

OPTION ONE: Overnight Accommodation

Ø    Php3,000.00* per diver/non-diver

Ø    Four Buffet Meals

Ø    Two Shore Entry Dives

Ø    Two Tanks

Ø    One Day Dive Pass

Ø    Goodie Bag

 

 

OPTION TWO: Day Trip

Ø    Php700.00* per diver/diver

Ø    One Buffet Lunch

Ø    Two Shore Entry Dives

Ø    Two Tanks

Ø    Goodie Bag

 

*Two Tanks are FREE of charge. Diver or Non-Diver, same rate.

For Inquiries and alike, please email myke1976@gmail.com.

Advertorial at Philippine Graphic Magazine

Fun Party with Divers last July 29, 2009

The Second Divers Night Party recently held last July 29, 2009 at the Seafood Island Restaurant in Market! Market! Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, was an astounding success! At the helm of this series of parties are partners Myke Brazil-Legaspi (C&SES: Corporate & Social Events Specialist) and Jun Reynales (INUIT Events Management & Production), for the benefit of Pola Mindoro Reef Manegement Project through the intrepid efforts spearheaded by their town mayor, Hon. Alex Aranas, and a local Poloaño and PADI Dive professional Norman A. Garcia.  More recreational divers and dive professionals from the PADI, SSI and NAUI came and joined the festivities. There were also a lot of non-divers and supporters for the advocacy of the project who came and joined. The crowd started to come in around 8pm as old and new friends joined in for the night of fun, music, great food and celebration.

The guests of honour for the party was Ms. Cristy Ramos, Spokesperson and Mr. Wilson Altarejos, Managing Director of Manila Aqua Marine and Aquatic Resources Exposition 2009 (MAMARE ‘09), and was thanking the producers and organizers of the party for their contribution in helping promote good environmental programs for Pola Mindoro and other coastal marine conservation efforts.  Ms. Ramos, a SCUBA Diver herself like her father, former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, who also is an avid SCUBA Diver, emphasized the importance of the efforts that the producers and organizers are doing in helping save and bring back to life the coral reefs. She also invited all the divers and lovers of the seas to come and visit the MAMARE ‘09 this coming August 20-23, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Incidentally, the beneficiary of this exhibition would also be Pola, Oriental Mindoro and Bantay Kalikasan of ABS-CBN.

The supporters and sponsors for this party are: Joel Sarmenta (Seafood Island Restaurant), Tom Pohang, Alex & Nathan Floro, Yuvu Nepomuceno (300Bar Dive Shop & Halcyon Dive Equipments), Christopher Shiver & Rochelle Mauri-Lloren (7107 Island Cruise), Liza Tang (MARES Dive Equipment), Mario Elumba, PADI Course Director (Adventure-One SCUBA), Yvette Lee & Jet Esposo (Anilao Outrigger Dive Resort), Rico Calleja & Bino Sanez (Fun Dive Asia), Yuvu Nepomuceno (GARMIN GPS Systems & Renewed Clinic), Mary Grace Perez (Marco Vincent Dive Resort), Chut Salvador (Jagermeister), George Nakano & Anna Nabong (Pacific Blue Dive Shop & Pacifico Azul Dive Resort), Carlos Leobrera & Myla Datinguinoo (Vistamar Beach Resort and Hotel), Elvie Sanchez-Quiazon (Vivere Azure Dive Resort), Norman Garcia (ScubaOne.net), Hildebrand Alday Barcarse (Hildebrand Enterprises & Schutzen Notebook), Norman Campoy (Mayumi Dive Resort). The media partners of this event was supported by Charlot Viray & Mark Lim (BusinessMirror), Carlo Abalos  & Anna Solis (Philippine Graphic Magazine), Rojan Mercader (Yehey.com, PinoyHenyo.com & Stir.ph) and Cris Cayanan (PhilStar.com). This event is also being supported by the Municipal Government of POLA, Oriental Mindoro and Jessica Wong of REEF CHECK PHILIPPINES.

Special thanks to our volunteers: Photographers: Neil Castaño, Jay Peña & Leo Sabangan II; Graphic Artist: Tholits Legaspi; Production Assistants: Rian Aceron & Reggie Raza.

See you tomorrow!!!

iLove POLA T-shirt

Manila Aqua Marine and Aquatic Resources Exposition (MAMARE '09)

“A Benefit Trade Show for Sustaining the Philippines as the Crown Jewel of Marine Biodiversity in the Entire Planet”

Who are we in the protection and conservation of our marine biodiversity?

How do we sustain our aquatic resources? How do we protect our Philippine waters?

Who are we in the Philippine aquatic sector?

Lotty Events Management in cooperation with the Agri-Aqua Network International, Inc.

wish to invite you the

FIRST Philippine Aquatic Benefit Trade Show

to Sustain our Marine Biodiversity

“Manila Aqua Marine and Aquatic Resources Exposition (MAMARE '09)”

August 20 to 23, 2009

Hall A, World Trade Center, Buendia, Pasay City

 

OPENING CEREMONIES

9am, August 20, 2009, Thursday

Guest Speaker

Hon. Noli De Castro

Vice President

 Republic of the Philippines

 

CLOSING CEREMONIES

5pm, August 23, 2009, Sunday

Guest Speaker

 His Excellency Former President

Fidel V. Ramos

Republic of the Philippines

 

Other invited guests are our partners from the different Philippine aquatic sectors:

Commercial Marine & the Maritime Sector

(DOTC, DND, COMMERCIAL MARINE INDUSTRY)

 

Fisheries Sector

(DA-BFAR, DOST-PCAMRD, FISHERIES GROUP INDUSTRY)

 

Tourism, Sports & Recreation Sector

(DOT, PHIL. SPORTS COM, DILG)

 

Environment and Arts Sector

(DENR, DFA, Foundation for the Philippine Environment, Earth Network Institute Asia, Philippine Art Central, Ms. Earth Foundation, Artists for the Environment)

 

For the Benefit of

Bantay Kalikasan of ABS CBN Foundation

Livelihood & Bantay Dagat Projects of the Municipality of POLA, ORIENTAL MINDORO

For detailed Program of Activities, please email myke1976@gmail.com.

Marco Vincent Dive Resort

Company Profile:

Marco Vincent Dive Resort is committed to deliver world class diving experience and professional diving education. The resort’s personalized service, small training ratio, professional instructors, & dive masters guarantee plenty of unforgettable diving experience and thrilling drift dives without compromising safety.

To show our continuous commitment on quality diving, Marco Vincent Dive Resort further improve its diving services through the acquisition of a new, modern, safe, fast and comfortable Dive Boat which can bring 20 divers at 30 minutes travel time to the most popular dive sites such as Verde Island, & Batangas Dive sites.  The Lady Merci , will be the safest and the most modern dive boat operating out of Puerto Galera. With cruising speed of 24 knots, Lady Merci will let divers enjoy more time diving in comfort !

Our gratification lies to our guest’s SATISFACTION!

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Marco Vincent Dive Resort  Facilities 

The Resort : White Beach, Puerto Galera

·    38 Mediterranean Styled Rooms

·    Indoor Swimming Pool

·    Indoor Jacuzzi

·    Two Restaurants

·    Beach Front Restaurant : AQUA Restaurant & Bar

·    Conference Room

 

The Villa: Palangan, Puerto Galera

• 5 Mediterranean Styled Rooms
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Spacious Roof Deck
• Private Kitchen with dedicated cook
• Private Living Room
• Entertainment Room
• Private Shuttle Service from Palangan to White Beach

 

The Dive Center: White Beach Puerto Galera

• Dive Pool : 5ft to 10ft.
• Dive Boats, ( Two speedboats & One 40ft Dive Boat)
• Classroom
• Compressor
• NITROX
• Camera Room 
• Retail store
• Equipment rental room
• Washbay for Diving equipments

                                     

2009 INTRODUCTORY PRICES

Validity : July 15, 2009 to December 15, 2009

 

OVERNIGHT PACKAGE

Php 8,900 Per Person

Package Inclusions:

Overnight Accommodation at Marco Vincent Dive Resort

Welcome Drinks

Daily Breakfast

3 Boat Dives in Verde Island with Lady Merci (Option to have One Nitrox Tank)

Inclusive of Packed Lunch & Kubo Rental

 

INCLUSIVE OF TRANSPORTATION :

Roundtrip Land & Boat Transportation From Manila To Puerto Galera

Pick up point: Cityland 10 Tower 1 HV dela costa St., Salcedo Village Makati City

 

ITINERARY

Day 1

4:30 AM                       : Assembly Cityland 10, Tower 1 Lobby HV dela Costa St.,

7:00 to 8:00 AM          : Batangas Port to Puerto Galera

9:00AM                         : Departure to Puerto Galera for Verde Island Diving

 

10 :00 AM to 4:30PM   : Verde Island Diving, with Lunch

5:30PM                           : Tentative Arrival to Puerto Galera

  Overnight at White Beach, Puerto Galera

 

Day 2

07:00 AM                     : Breakfast

08:00 to 10:00 AM       : Optional Dives

11:00                           : Check Out Time

12:00 Noon                  : Departure to Puerto Galera

04:00 PM                     : ETA in Makati

3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS PACKAGE

Php 12,875 Per Person 

Package Inclusions:

3 Days & 2 Nights Accommodation at Marco Vincent Dive Resort

Welcome Drinks

Daily Breakfast

3 Boat Dives in Verde Island with Lady Merci (Option to have One Nitrox Tank)

Inclusive of Packed Lunch & Kubo Rental

2 Boat Dives in Puerto Galera (Option to have One Nitrox Tank)

 

INCLUSIVE  OF TRANSPORTATION :

Roundtrip Land & Boat Transportation From Manila To Puerto Galera

Pick up point: Cityland 10 Tower 1 HV dela costa St., Salcedo Village Makati City

 

ITINERARY

Day 1

7:00 AM                       : Assembly Cityland 10, Tower 1 Lobby HV dela Costa St.,

7:30 to 10:30 AM         : Makati to Batangas Port

10:30 to 11:30             : Batangas Port to Puerto Galera

1 :00 PM to 4:30 PM    : 2 Boat Dives : Puerto Galera

                            

Day 2

07:00 AM                     : Breakfast

08:00 to 3:00 PM         : 3 Boat Dives Verde Island Diving

 

Day 3

08:00 to 10:00 AM       : Optional Dives

11:00 AM                     : Check out Time

12:00 NOON                : Departure in Puerto Galera

04:00 PM                     : ETA in Makati

Additional Charges :

Php100 Per Diver, Environmental Fee Collected by Barangay Officials in Verde Island