Ron Parkes is an Englishman of indeterminate age. He has been diving in excess of eighteen years and has been diving in Sogod Bay since 2001. Indeed, the quality of the diving here persuaded Ron that he ought to do the sensible thing and live here permanently! Ron believes passionately that divers visiting Southern Leyte deserve a resort as impressive as the diving
Dive Shop Manager PADI instructor
Phil McGuire was born in Sydney, Australia, Phil has lived most of his life in the Pacific and SE Asia. He likes living in the tropics, diving and playing rugby. If you find yourself with any time on your hands here at the Resort Phil has a fantastic collection of photos of local marine life. He is an all round nice guy although he does like diving in a silly hat.
Pedro Batestil, Padi Instructor/Divemaster
Pedro was born in Ichon, Southern Leyte, Philippines. Pedro is an experienced dive master and instructor and has years of local diving knowledge in Sogod Bay. In September 2008 he became a Padi instructor. He is hugely enthusiastic and is an expert in finding great aquatic life – if pygmy seahorses or whale sharks are about he will find them
Bar manager and Reservation manager
Darlene and Annalyn will look after you while you stay with us and make your diving holiday an enjoyable one.
Resort staff
The ladies of the kitchen (from the left chef Vicky, Myrna( house keeping) Darlene (Resort manager), Annalyn (reservation manager), (Shello house keeping) Chef Alica, Michelle (Assistant Chef). If you want a great meal or just a snack these ladies will cook you up a treat you will never forget
The boat crew of Sogod Bay Scuba Resort
From the left Poloy (boat captain), Dave (dive guide) Pawex (dive guide) and Ronnie (logistics manager)