Training & Education
Knowing how to swim, and knowing who can teach and guard you, lowers the risk. Find out where to start, how to prepare for open water, and which organisations provide training.
Learning to swim in the Philippines
What age to start swim lessons, where to learn in the Philippines (Red Cross, Philippine Life Saving Society, schools), and survival swimming vs strokes.
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Open-water swimming safety guide for the Philippines
Safer sea, lake and river swimming in the Philippines: buddy rules, tow floats, currents, heat, marine life, entry and exit, and what to ask event organisers.
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Lifeguards and water safety organisations in the Philippines
Who trains and certifies lifeguards in the Philippines? PLSS, the Red Cross, TESDA, the Coast Guard and DOH explained, with what to check at a resort.
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The content of the RESTUBE Philippines Water Safety Guide is provided for informational purposes only. We cite our sources and review articles with care, but we cannot guarantee that information is complete, current or free from error.
Nothing in this guide is professional advice of any kind, including medical, legal or safety instruction, and it is not a substitute for qualified training, certified first aid courses or official safety regulations. In an emergency, call 911.
Conditions and rules vary by place and change quickly. Always follow local authorities, lifeguards and official advisories such as those from PAGASA and the Philippine Coast Guard, and use the information in this guide at your own risk.