Melardz Vee

09/08/2025

Polish freediver Mateusz Malina has made history by diving 210 meters (689 feet) deep without oxygen tanks, holding his breath for over 7 minutes. This feat sets a new world record in competitive freediving.

To achieve this, Malina trained to slow his heart rate, increase oxygen retention, and enter a meditative, ultra-focused state. The dive took place under strict conditions with safety divers and medical staff on standby.

This isn’t just athleticism—it’s a physiological marvel, pushing the limits of human endurance and mind-body control.

31/07/2025

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🧜: Kaye Austria

14/07/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Had the chance to dive in as part of the Media team during the Freediving Mock Competition last july 12–13 in the stunning Pujada bay, Mati City. 🙌 Organized by Linaw Freediving Padayon Freediving and Sawom Davao Oriental — It was inspiring to get up close to the athletes as they calmly held their breath and pushed their limits underwater.

Equally grateful to work alongside fellow underwater photographers Kristine Vallescas, Mark Joey Jumaran Florentino, Reymund Palmera and James Malihan, capturing moments that words can’t quite reach. Mad respect to everyone who literally held it together on a single breath — you guys are something else. 🫶🫶🫶

To future athletes and future freedivers out there: this sport is for you, too. Don’t be afraid to take your first deep breath, dive in, and fall in love with the ocean one dive at a time. You’ll be amazed by what you’re capable of.

Safety Team: Felix Freediver Israfeel Labandia Dondon Uyan John Carlo Delute
Freediver Aitch

Medical Team:
Fatima Calabazaron, Abbey Aniasco Paradan Jane Puno

Surface Crew:
Kiko Iturralde Ladaw, Sophia, Kit Spearo

13/07/2025

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This Mock Freediving Competition wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors and partners who share our passion for the ocean and the love of the deep. 🤿✨

Your belief in this vision fuels the courage of every diver and uplifts the spirit of adventure here at Mati. We appreciate your role in helping us create opportunities for learning, progress, and connection in the freediving community. 💙🌅

City of Mati Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈 Coast Guard Station Davao Oriental Resurreccion beach resort Bubaini Events

Sawom Davao Oriental Padayon Freediving Sarbay Freedivers VASTblue Blackstone Freediving Paddle & Dive Adventure Coral Casitas Ysla Freediver Shop Secluded VASTblue Techprints School and Office Supplies 42 Nato Samgyeopsal Bohol Dive & Land Adventures R Y M N D Photography Melardz Vee

11/07/2025

Goodluck Athletes!
Sea You 📸📸📸

This Mock Freediving Competition wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors and partners who share our passion for the ocean and the love of the deep. 🤿✨

Your belief in this vision fuels the courage of every diver and uplifts the spirit of adventure here at Mati. We appreciate your role in helping us create opportunities for learning, progress, and connection in the freediving community. 💙🌅

City of Mati Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈 Coast Guard Station Davao Oriental Resurreccion beach resort Bubaini Events

Sawom Davao Oriental Padayon Freediving Sarbay Freedivers VASTblue Blackstone Freediving Paddle & Dive Adventure Coral Casitas Ysla Freediver Shop Secluded VASTblue Techprints School and Office Supplies 42 Nato Samgyeopsal Bohol Dive & Land Adventures R Y M N D Photography Melardz Vee

07/06/2025

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞

𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯’𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘷𝘦
𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 5 𝘵𝘰 7 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢 7-𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘒𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘺/𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘺𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥.



AHON BEACH Camp & Dive Site
Padayon Freediving
Israfeel Labandia

23/05/2025

Today, we celebrate these gentle ocean wanderers who’ve graced our seas for over 100 million years.
Each encounter I’ve had with a turtle underwater is a quiet reminder to protect, respect, and preserve the marine world they call home.

Let’s keep their waters clean and their journeys safe. 💙

25/04/2025

Come Join us!!!

31/01/2024

exploring this amazing crack with Instructor Hatim Aljani at Lucatan Sanctuary fighting with underwater surge but worth the shot!