Doc Amores was born and raised in Mactan Island, Philippines. He spent much of his professional life in the USA and is now back in his home island of Mactan.

He is a plastic surgeon by profession and an avid diver by avocation. Among his special interests in diving are:

• Underwater Photography (Instructor: IANTD)
• Cave diving (NACD #3042)
• Close Circuit Rebreather (Card pending)