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Mares Matrix Dive Computer

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Mares has released it's latest watch size wrist dive instrument.  It has most of the common specs found in competing products such as: 3 dive modes (air/guage/3 nitrox mix), digital compass, planning mode, logbook functions etc.  Noteworthy features are rechargable battery and viewable average depth during the actual dive.

Mares Philippines is located at Malugay corner St. Paul Streets, Makati CIty.  You may avail of 25% discount on all items by giving my name to the shop.  Happy shopping!

Manila to Anilao Road Map and Guide

How to get from Metro Manila to Bambu Villa Resort, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas.  Estimated travel time is two hours.

  1. Follow the entire length of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
  2. Continue through the whole Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR)
  3. Exit STAR tollway, on the roundabout take the Diversion Road (opposite road)
  4. Do not go up the fly-over at the end of Diversion Road, take the right lane, then turn right on the National Highway
  5. Upon reaching Jollibee Bauan take a right and follow this road
  6. Turn left after Bauan General Hospital (opposite Petron gas station)
  7. You are nearing Mabini, next fork on the road is the Mabini Junction, go right
  8. The next turn is a bit tricky, after the short downward winding road you will see on your left 688 Minimart, make a left there
  9. You are now only 6 kms from the resort and should see the sign on your right side after this distance.  Enjoy your holiday!

 


Double click to zoom. Note that the SLEX and STAR tollways are now connected, map is not updated yet. View Bambu Villa in a larger map

2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition

The California Academy of Sciences is doing a comprehensive survey of both terrestrial and marine diversity. Between April 26 and June 10, 2011, Academy botanists, entomologists and marine biologists, will explore shallow-water reefs, the deep sea, and terrestrial and freshwater areas for new life and document the biodiversity of this island nation. Educational outreach will also be conducted in the Republic of the Philippines.

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The work is being done in order to protect, we need to understand what exists. Scientists will document species diversity, ecosystem diversity (number, type and structure of species in a particular area) and genetic diversity (total gene characteristics). It’s critical to get these data as a baseline for future needs.

Scientists estimate that more than 70% of the species on this planet have yet to be discovered. In fact, our scientists have been diving in the Philippines since 1992 and continue to discover new species on every trip.

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King Solomon Resort a Review

King Solomon is a newly opened family owned dive resort in Anilao, specifically located in the Sitio of Solo, Mabini, Batangas Philippines.  The place imparts a homey feeling which is something  I like.

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They have six airconditionned rooms with heated showers so this dive facility shouldn't get too crowded unlike others in the area during the peak of summer.  Day trip divers are given lockers and may use available dressing rooms and showers.  The pool is well... dinky.

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