More than the usual underwater view

A whale of an experience in Donsol, Sorsogon: In late 1997, the world discovered the huge schools of whale sharks that had been visiting the mouth of Donsol River for generations, oblivious to the small coastal community. Organized whale shark expeditions then transformed this sleepy, remote fishing village into a major eco-tourist destination almost overnight. Get ready to put on your gear, ease yourself quietly into the water, and swim alongside the world's largest fish, over 50 feet in length and 13 tons in weight, in the wondrous waters of Donsol.

Subic: Subic Bay Freeport Zone, SBMA, Olongapo City

Tel. No. (6347) 252-7052 / 252-5211 (evening)

Contact Person: Randy Delara

Manila: AFP Medical Center, V. Luna Road, Quezon City

Tel. Nos. (632) 920-7183 / 426-2701 loc. 8991 / 6445

Contact Person: Dr. Jojo Bernardo M.D.

DAN (Divers Alert Network) SE Asia Pacific: Suite 123, Makati Medical Center, 2 Amorsolo St., Makati City 1200

Tel. No. (632) 817-5601

Contact Person: Dr. Benjamin Luna M.D.

Cebu: VIZCOM Station Hotel, Lapulapu, Lahug, Cebu City

Tel. No: (6332) 232-2464 to 68 loc.3652 / 233-9942

Contact Persons: Macario Mercado; Mamerto Ortega

Cavite: Sangley Recompression Chamber, NSWG, Philippine Fleet Naval Base, Sangley Point, Cavite City

Tel. No. (632) 524-2081 to 85 local 4490

Contact Person: Capt. Pablo Acacio

Philippine Coast Guard Action Center: Roving Vessel Chamber

Tel. No. (632) 527-3880

Batangas: Tel. Nos. (63917) 5362757 / (63918) 902-1108 / (6343) 723-2745

Contact Persons: Dr. Mike Perez or Dr. Henry Latonio

Evacuation Assistance AFP Search and Rescue Facilities: GHQ, Philippine Airforce Villamor Airbase, Pasay City

For tour details and other requirements:

Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC)

4F Legaspi Towers 300, Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines 1004

Tel Nos. (632) 525-1255 / 525-9318 loc. 244, 268 & 250

Fax No. (632) 521-6165 / 525-3314
URL:  http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph
E-mail: pcvcnet@dotpcvc.gov.ph