Quezon: The Tourism Office of Quezon has lifted its short-lived advisory that temporarily halted diving activities in the province. The office had issued an advisory strictly prohibiting diving in Quezon over safety concerns, days after two Russian divers died in Batangas' Verde Island.

According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sent a new letter to the Quezon Provincial Tourism Office retracting its previous recommendation to stop diving activities in the province. Despite the lifting of the advisory, the tourism office urged divers and dive operators to exercise vigilance and take caution, especially during bad weather.

The advisory was initially issued after two Russians died on February 27 following strong underwater currents while diving in Pulong Bato off Verde Island. One of the casualties was found floating near the shoreline of Pulong Bato, with both arms missing. The PCG believes the 29-year-old victim was already unconscious when he was injured by strong underwater currents before drowning and being preyed upon.