Sources · Destination Guide
Anilao And Batangas Verde Island Passage Philippines
Macro mecca near Manila, with reef walls and Verde Island day trips
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 20 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Anilao + Batangas (Verde Island Passage)
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20 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- PAGASA: Climate of the Philippines (seasons and typhoons) - Defines rainy season (June-November) and dry season (December-May) and discusses typhoon influence.
- PADI: Diving in Mabini & Batangas (season, temps, logistics, plugs) - Operator-oriented overview including best season (Nov-May), water temperature range, and basic travel info.
- California Academy of Sciences: Verde Island Passage Hope Spot designation press release - Describes VIP geography, Hope Spot status, and biodiversity significance.
- Mission Blue: Verde Island Passage named a Hope Spot - Details Hope Spot rationale and community reef monitoring context.
- Philippines eTravel FAQ (registration timing) - States that eTravel registration can be completed within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure.
- Batangas City official emergency numbers - Local emergency hotline list including health, fire, police, and hospital contacts.
- Blue Ribbon Divers (environmental tax range quoted by operator) - Lists a government environmental tax range (PHP 150-300 per diver per day) not included in dive prices.
- AnilaoDiving.com (Mabini dive pass reference) - Mentions a dive pass / marine sanctuary fee requirement (PHP 200 per diver per day) and general planning info.
- Buceo Anilao rates (sanctuary fee note in high season PDF) - Mentions a sanctuary dive fee estimate (approximately PHP 300 per person per day) that may change.
- WWF: Tourists to pay before they play (historical context on dive fees) - Background on conservation-oriented fee collection in Batangas diving.
- DiveJourney: Cathedral dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Secret Bay dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Basura dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Beatrice Rock dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Drop Off (Verde Island Passage wall) dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to Verde Island Passage day trips.
- DiveJourney: Eagle Point, Anilao dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Layag-Layag dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Daryl Laut dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- DiveJourney: Arthur's Rock dive spot page - Spot reference used for internal linking to signature sites.
- Destination hero photo by Vernon Raineil Cenzon - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@thevernon