Fresh from a successful SPR expedition in Tubbataha Reef, CCEF scuba diving staff trained to upgrade their certifications to rescue scuba diver. The training was facilitated by NAUI instructor and SPR divemaster Ethan Lucas, who was a former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer and CCEF staff.
Jun Amolo, Michelle Baird, Danilo Delizo, Dean Apistar, Nipnip Porpetcho, Pedi Caet, Jimi Paguio and Raffy Martinez were the scuba divers who received the training, This forms the second batch of CCEF divers that upgraded their certifications.