Divenet Philippines

Based in Manila, Divenet Philippines is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center that has been teaching scuba diving since 1989. Led by PADI Course Director Hernel Castillo and PADI Master Instructor Joy Cubelo-Castillo, the school runs courses from basic entry level all the way through to instructor level, kept deliberately small with flexible hours so divers learn at their own pace.

Courses and training

The center's two PADI instructors guide students through the PADI Open Water Diver course (from USD 508, around 5 days), the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course (from USD 364, around 3 days) and the PADI Enriched Air Diver specialty (from USD 201, around 1 day). Confined-water sessions take place at Divenet's own private covered training pool, backed by an onsite classroom and air fills. PADI First Aid (EFR) training is also offered. English is spoken.

Beyond the classroom, Divenet arranges weekly dive trips to Anilao, Batangas and other destinations around the Philippines, plus yearly trips to Palau. It suits new and progressing divers who want structured, small-group instruction with a clear path toward more advanced certifications.