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<item><title>Devocean Divers celebrates a new PADI dive instructor (Devocean Divers Malapascua)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/devocean-divers-malapascua/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-117</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:01:28 +0800</pubDate><description>The team at Devocean Divers Malapascua is congratulating Sam, who has just qualified as a PADI dive instructor. It is a proud moment for the shop and a sign of the active dive training scene on the island. Visitors can expect to meet freshly trained instructors who know the local reefs and thresher shark sites well.</description></item>
<item><title>Wreck Diving Treasures Await in Malapascua (Evolution Recreational and Technical Diving)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/evolution-diving/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:03:54 +0800</pubDate><description>Malapascua isn&#039;t just about thresher sharks - the island also hides sunken treasures for wreck diving enthusiasts. Evolution Diving Resort highlights the fantastic technical and recreational diving opportunities available, including lesser-known wreck sites.</description></item>
<item><title>Safari Dive Trip Delivers Thresher Sharks and Island Charm (Fun &amp; Sun Malapascua)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/fun-and-sun-malapascua/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-115</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:03:17 +0800</pubDate><description>A visitor shares their wonderful experience arriving on Malapascua via a safari dive trip organized by Fun &amp; Sun Dive and Travel. They highlight the fine sand beaches, welcoming locals, great restaurants, and amazing thresher shark diving.</description></item>
<item><title>Local Eats at Malapascua Public Market (Malapascua Island Public Market)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/shops/malapascua-island-public-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:02:49 +0800</pubDate><description>A traveler shares their experience dining at the Malapascua Island Public Market, highlighting the variety of affordable eateries serving BBQ seafood and classic Filipino dishes like adobo, sisig, and sinigang.</description></item>
<item><title>Morning Beach Walk with Oscar on Malapascua (Kokay&#039;s Maldito Dive Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/kokays-maldito-dive-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-113</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:01:30 +0800</pubDate><description>A leisurely walk from the ferry pier on Logon Beach, past Kokays and along Bounty Beach to Aabana Beach Resort, where Oscar enjoyed a swim and some slipper-fetching fun in the ocean before joining friends for breakfast.</description></item>
<item><title>Baby White Tip Sharks Spotted at Tepanee Beach (Tepanee Beach Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/tepanee-beach-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-112</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:01:31 +0800</pubDate><description>Baby white tip reef sharks have been spotted hiding under the corals at the beach near Tepanee Resort. A fantastic snorkeling find right off the shore of Malapascua!</description></item>
<item><title>Devozen Café Serves Up Iced Cinnamon Macchiato on Bounty Beach (Devozen Cafe)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/restaurants/devozen-cafe/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:01:27 +0800</pubDate><description>Devozen Café on Bounty Beach, right next to Devocean Divers, has an iced cinnamon macchiato on the menu - a refreshing coffee treat with a cinnamon twist, perfect for warm island days.</description></item>
<item><title>Dawn Dive Approaching Gato Island (Thresher Shark Divers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/thresher-shark-divers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-110</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:01:33 +0800</pubDate><description>A dive instructor shares a peaceful early morning moment approaching Gato Island, one of Malapascua&#039;s top dive sites known for underwater caves and sea snakes. Another beautiful day on the water with Malapascua Thresher Divers.</description></item>
<item><title>Exploring the Artificial House Reef at Exotic Island (Exotic Island Dive Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/exotic-island-dive-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-109</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:03:19 +0800</pubDate><description>Divers at Exotic Island Dive Resort enjoy a unique artificial house reef featuring sunken Jimnys and metal frameworks at 8-14m depth, now well-established with corals and macro life including Hairy Squat Lobsters.</description></item>
<item><title>Cat Sharks and Golden Mantis Shrimp at Gato Island (Evolution Recreational and Technical Diving)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/evolution-diving/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-108</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:03:19 +0800</pubDate><description>Divers exploring Gato Island&#039;s underwater tunnel with Evolution spotted cat sharks, scorpionfish, golden mantis shrimp, and a black-saddled toby - a fantastic array of marine life encounters.</description></item>
<item><title>Blue Ring Octopus Spotted at Gato Island (Thresher Shark Divers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/thresher-shark-divers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-107</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:03:19 +0800</pubDate><description>A diver returning to Malapascua captured macro footage at Gato Island, spotting a red nudibranch and a blue ring octopus during a dive with MTD.</description></item>
<item><title>Elen Inn Wins Traveller Review Awards 2026 (Elen Inn)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/elen-inn/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-106</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:03:28 +0800</pubDate><description>Elen Inn on Malapascua Island celebrates winning a Booking.com Traveller Review Award for 2026, a testament to consistently great guest experiences.</description></item>
<item><title>Sea Explorers Honors the Iconic Philippine Bangka (Sea Explorers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/sea-explorers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-105</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:01:37 +0800</pubDate><description>Sea Explorers celebrates Philippine Heritage Month with a tribute to the traditional bangka boat - the wooden-hulled, bamboo-outriggered vessel that carries divers and travelers across Malapascua&#039;s waters every day.</description></item>
<item><title>Malapascua Budget Inn Opens New Building and Bar (Malapascua Budget Inn)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/malapascua-budget-inn/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-104</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:01:23 +0800</pubDate><description>Malapascua Budget Inn has unveiled a brand-new building and bar on the island. The digital tour showcases the expanded facilities available to guests.</description></item>
<item><title>Evolution Diving Resort Earns Glowing Eco-Friendly Review (Evolution Recreational and Technical Diving)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/evolution-diving/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-103</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:03:28 +0800</pubDate><description>A diver praises Evolution Diving Resort for exceeding expectations with its commitment to marine conservation, responsible dive practices, and memorable thresher shark experience. Highly recommended for eco-conscious divers visiting Malapascua.</description></item>
<item><title>Oscar&#039;s: Rooftop British Pub Among the Palm Trees (Oscar&#039;s Bar and Restaurant)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/restaurants/oscars-bar-restaurant/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-102</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:03:33 +0800</pubDate><description>Oscar&#039;s on Bounty Beach offers a relaxing rooftop bar and restaurant experience nestled high among the palm trees on Malapascua&#039;s beachfront. Managed by Stephen, who doubles as a diving instructor, it serves up great British pub food with island vibes.</description></item>
<item><title>Tiger Shark Spotted at Monad Shoal (Tepanee Beach Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/tepanee-beach-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-101</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:01:35 +0800</pubDate><description>A tiger shark has been sighted at Monad Shoal off Malapascua Island, captured by local dive center MTD Diveshop. MTD calls themselves the pioneers of tiger shark encounters at this famous dive site.</description></item>
<item><title>All Three Thresher Shark Species Spotted Near Malapascua (Buena Vida Resort &amp; Spa)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/buena-vida-resort-spa/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-100</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:01:36 +0800</pubDate><description>The waters around Malapascua Island are home to all three species of thresher sharks, known for their spectacular long tails. These magnificent creatures feed on bluefish, juvenile tuna, mackerel, squid, and cuttlefish in the local waters.</description></item>
<item><title>Hilltop Dining with Sea Views at Amihan Restaurant (Amihan Restaurant)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/restaurants/amihan-restaurant/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-99</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:01:33 +0800</pubDate><description>Amihan Restaurant offers a refreshing dining experience with two panoramic terraces overlooking the sea on Malapascua Island. Located on the hilltop beside Tepanee Beach Resort, it serves Italian, Mediterranean, Filipino, and Asian cuisine from 7am to 10pm.</description></item>
<item><title>What&#039;s on Your Malapascua Dive Bucket List? (Thresher Shark Divers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/thresher-shark-divers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-98</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:01:31 +0800</pubDate><description>Thresher Shark Divers highlights the incredible marine biodiversity of Malapascua - from frogfish and nudibranchs to thresher sharks and seahorses. A reminder of why divers keep coming back to this island.</description></item>
<item><title>Must-Try Tablea Frappe at My Tablea Cafe (My Tablea Cafe)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/restaurants/my-tablea-cafe/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-97</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:01:23 +0800</pubDate><description>A traveler recommends the Tablea frappe at My Tablea Cafe on Malapascua Island&#039;s North Beach, calling it a must-try. A lovely cafe spot worth visiting!</description></item>
<item><title>Dreamy Diving at Malapascua with Sea Explorers (Sea Explorers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/sea-explorers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-96</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:01:21 +0800</pubDate><description>A happy diver raves about their Malapascua experience with Sea Explorers, highlighting thresher sharks, Kimud Shoal, Gato Island, a day trip to Kalanggaman Island, and a memorable night dive.</description></item>
<item><title>Incredible Thresher Shark Dives Continue at Malapascua (Thresher Shark Divers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/thresher-shark-divers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-95</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:01:14 +0800</pubDate><description>Thresher shark sightings at Malapascua have been incredible since 2022, with sharks appearing shallower, later, and much closer to divers than before.</description></item>
<item><title>Turtle Diving and Thresher Shark Encounters on Malapascua (The Shark&#039;s Tail Dive Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/sharks-tail-dive-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-94</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:01:14 +0800</pubDate><description>Stunning underwater footage of scuba diving with turtles and thresher sharks around Malapascua Island. A perfect reminder of the incredible marine life waiting beneath the surface this summer.</description></item>
<item><title>Stunning Sunset Over Malapascua&#039;s West Coast (A.T. Beach Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/at-beach-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-93</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:01:26 +0800</pubDate><description>A beautiful sunset captured from the rooftop restaurant at AT Beach Resort and Bar on the west coast of Malapascua Island on March 16, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>Thresher Sharks and White Tips: A Diver&#039;s Dream at Malapascua (Divelink Cebu)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/divelink-cebu/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-92</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:01:31 +0800</pubDate><description>A diver shares their unforgettable second trip to Malapascua, featuring early morning Thresher Shark encounters at Monad Shoal and White Tip Sharks at Gato Island. They officially declare their love for Malapascua and credit Nick and James of Divelink Cebu for the awesome experience.</description></item>
<item><title>Two Weeks of Stunning Diving Around Malapascua (Little Mermaid Dive Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/little-mermaid-dive-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:01:31 +0800</pubDate><description>A diver shares footage from two incredible weeks exploring Malapascua&#039;s top dive sites including Gato Island, Kimud Shoal, and Monad Shoal, diving with Little Mermaid Dive Resort.</description></item>
<item><title>Group of Five Has Amazing 4-Day Dive Trip with TSD (Thresher Shark Divers)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/diving/thresher-shark-divers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-90</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:01:36 +0800</pubDate><description>A group of five divers booked four days of diving with Thresher Shark Divers (TSD) on Malapascua and were impressed by the responsive advance booking and outstanding support when their AirAsia flight was cancelled, including a seamless private transfer from Cebu.</description></item>
<item><title>Diver Falls in Love with Malapascua Beyond the Sharks (Tepanee Beach Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/tepanee-beach-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-89</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:01:34 +0800</pubDate><description>A returning visitor shares why Malapascua holds a special place in their heart, noting the island is much more than just a jump-off point for thresher shark diving in the Philippines.</description></item>
<item><title>Stunning Sunset at A.T. Beach Resort (A.T. Beach Resort)</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/at-beach-resort/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">post-88</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:01:34 +0800</pubDate><description>Beautiful colours lit up the sky after sunset at A.T. Beach Resort and Bar on Malapascua Island. A gorgeous evening scene over Cebu, Philippines.</description></item>
<item><title>Event: Malapascua Island Yoga Retreat at Buena Vida</title><link>https://malapascua.ph/directory/resorts/buena-vida-resort-spa/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">event-5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:03:42 +0800</pubDate><description>A special yoga retreat event at Buena Vida Resort in collaboration with Bawata and Happy Vida Design. Inquiries open for more details.</description></item>
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