The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. The 20-year rule of Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts, which prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992 and his administration was marked by greater stability and progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998, but was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. The Philippine Government faces threats from three terrorist groups on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list, but in 2006 and 2007 scored some major successes in capturing or killing key wanted terrorists. Decades of Muslim insurgency in the southern Philippines have led to a peace accord with one group and an ongoing cease-fire and peace talks with another.
Big La Laguna Beach, Puerto Galera 5203, Oriental Mindoro, Luzon (North Islands), PHILIPPINES
(Dive Center)
Lalaguna Beach Club & Dive Centre is a 41 room hotel with swimming pool and full scuba diving facilities, offering dive courses from beginner to instructor level. We are nestled in beautiful Big Lalaguna beach Puerto Galera
We are combined TDI Technical Diving Center and PADI 5 star IDC facility offering offering a complete range of TDI and PADI Tec-Rec technical diving courses , technical dives, recreational training and IDC ( instructor development courses).
Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera 5203, OR. Mindoro, Luzon (North Islands), PHILIPPINES
(Dive Club, Dive Resort, Dive Center, Dive Travel Agent, Liveaboard, Dive Training Agency, Photography and Video)
Try out Philippines with Octopus Divers in Puerto Galera. Their international scuba diving team of PADI scuba diving instructors will ensure safe and enjoyable dive courses and dives in over 25 dives sites.
192-194 Tomas Morato Avenue, Dona Consuelo Bldg. Metro Manila, Quezon City 1100, Luzon (North Islands), PHILIPPINES
(Dive Club, Charter Boat, Dive Center, Dive Travel Agent, Dive Equiptment Manufacture, Dive Equiptment Wholesaler, Diver Apparel, Photography and Video)
PADI & TDI 5 STAR IDC CENTER
We know that you have the choice when it comes to your Professional Dive Development, Technical, Rebreather and recreational diving and Diver's Network would like to invite you to consider your options in the Philippines.
54 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Luzon (North Islands), PHILIPPINES
(Dive Center)
Ocean Zone Explorers will rise at 54 Timog Avenue, Quezon City on the 2nd quarter of 2009. It will cater PADI courses, dive tours and equiptment sales.
Here lies your ultimate diving adventure…Dive Central is your one stop shop to diving the PHILIPPINES!
Dive Central manages and operates resorts and dive centers in DONSOL, home of the whale sharks, TICAO, the manta ray capital of the Philippines, and ANILAO, the Philippines’ macro haven. Dive Central also offers SPECIAL PACKAGES to your favourite dive destinations around the Philippines.
If it is the Philippines that you want to discover - Dive Central takes you there. To know more about Dive Central and our main destination offers, you can visit:
[Donsol Eco Tour] [Ticao Island Resort] [Fun Dive Asia] [Bambu Villa Resort]