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RESORT
INAUGURAL/GLOBE TELECOM LAUNCHING
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(April 26 1998)
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The
resort's humble beginnings as a full pledge commercial
dive station were launched simultaneously with the
launching of Globe Telecom's cell site stations in
Batangas province. Globe decided to launch their Batangas
operations at the then upcoming resort and dive station
in the area. Special Guests included Calvin Millado
and Sunshine Cruz.
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ROCKPORT
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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(July 11, 1998)
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This
event was the joint birthday celebration of Rockport
regular guests and of the then Resort Manager. Food
and drinks were on the house courtesy of the celebrants
and some sponsors. Nearby establishments were represented
during the party which proves that camaraderie in
between resorts is one of the dive station's main
thrusts. Rockport also announced its off-season promo
and the founding of the Rockport Dive Team.
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WORLD
CLEAN-UP DAY
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(September 19, 1998)
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A
project supported by The International Marine Life
Alliance (IMA) in cooperation with the Department
on Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cleanups
scheduled in other Anilao Resorts were cancelled due
to a typhoon. However, the Rockport Dive team braved
the storms and pushed through with the efforts despite
the risks. The event was supported and was participated
by foreign and local volunteers. The participants
conducted a shore clean up instead and were able to
collect 371.5 kilos of trash from the entire San Luis
shoreline. The trash that was collected was later
to be evaluated for the apt environmental solution
to waste disposal problems in the area.
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The
event was rounded up by an all night long party amidst
the downpour of rain with an open bar and dancing
after the awarding of teams who have collected the
most amount of trash. Among the sponsors who made
the event possible were the following: Carranz Outdoor,
Jollibee, Motorola, Globe Telecoms, Blue Ice Beer,
Coca-Cola Bottlers Inc. , Lipton Ice Tea, International
Distillers Phil. Inc., Outback SteakHouse, Sta. Lucia
Realty, Whitetip Divers, Dive Buddies, Del Monte Phil.,
Miggy's Tacos, Vilma A. Dela Rosa, Robbie Formoso
(PADI Instructor), and Joel Sayo (NAUI Instructor).
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THE
ROCKSHOP BAZAAR
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(October 10, 1998)
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Despite
the onset of the La Niņa and the waning of the peak
in the local resort business due to the rainy weather,
the Rockport marketing and events staff organized
a "Garage Sale" of different
items like scuba equipment, garments, shoes, and other
novelty items selling at an amazingly low prices.
Divers and non-divers in attendance reached up to
50 or more. The event officially launched the dive
station's dive equipment commissary and gift shop.
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A
REGGAE ROCKPORT CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER
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(December 12, 1998)
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The
resort sponsored an unorthodox Christmas party by
bringing the rhythm of summer music into the cold
nights of December with guest band "Brown
Man Revival" and the experimental group
"Elemento." Guests dubbed the party
as strange and unusual but all agreed that the party
was totally awesome with the kind of dance and fast
music aired during the event. The party was Rockport's
way of saying thank you to all the usual guests and
regular members of the local dive team.
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ROCKPORT
1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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(March 6, 1999)
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The
event just like the others that preceded it was a
big success and Rockport earned the title "Party
Place of Anilao". Highlights of the event
were the awarding of New Rockport Dive Team Members.
Launching of the Rockport Summer promo and "Rockport
Dive Team Goes to Tubattahah" which is a live
aboard dive activity scheduled for next year. A techno-mobile
broke the house down with expert audio exhibitions
from guest DJs of the Verve Room in Malate. Sponsors
for the event are J&J, Dive Buddies, Blue Water
Sports and the Rockport Dive Team.
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