Cha Ocampo

25/08/2023

10/02/2023

A lot of the activities I do are mostly outdoors. I’m always exposed to the sea, sun, altitude, dirt, wind and other elements (you name it! 😆). When I dive, I spend a lot of time in the ocean. When I run, I spend a lot of time under the sun. When I travel, I am exposed to different weather, sometimes it’s humid, dry, cold. My skin needs all the protection in order to prevent it from getting dry & irritated which almost always happens but with ’s Moisturizing lotion it has helped me have moisturized skin with its 48-hour hydration benefit! Truly , and I can freely do the things I love now without worrying about my skin!

08/02/2023

I love my mom & sister’s desserts! Always craving 🤤

08/02/2023

Favorite time of the day: my coffee break! I might start having more as we in a few days with .ph! ✨☕🤎

Any guesses for what the new system will come with? Perhaps new flavors, bigger sizes? 🤔 We’ll find out soon!

05/02/2023

Been spending weekends at .acacia. Now, my go-to dive resort this 2023 🤿

Here’s a little photo dump of some of the moments captured on cam / phone cam.

01/02/2023

Freshening up after another long day of being in the water. With my line of work, I always need to put my best face forward. And having sensitive skin doesn't make it easier, that's why now I only use products that are dermatologist-approved and are proven to give like Cetaphil! Now I'm all 😉

01/02/2023

POV warming up under the sun in front of the boat on the way back to the main island.

A month closer to warmer days, lately it has been quite breezy.

Also, will be back soonest 🙏🏻

27/01/2023

Some recent ‘aesthetic’ night pics of the city taken by my Ultra. I love how I can be creative with this phone, it’s packed with all the features you need to take the best photos & videos right from the palm of your hand. Experience epic first hand

I’ve always wanted to try out that Galaxy S22 zoom trend, just to make sure it’s for real. Kid you not, it’s real!!! 🌙

Get P8,100 off plus a free 15W charger when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 512GB variant until January 31, 2023! Visit samsung.com/ph for more details.

27/01/2023

The Ocean & I 🌊

I haven’t been back diving yet, but a few dive-related events that I’m excited for this 2023

• Cooking up a dive (scuba & freedive beginner friendly) group trip that I will host
• I will be one of your Instructor’s assistant for a dive camp happening on April 😉
• Solo freedive trip(s) I was planning since last year 🤞🏼
• Unfinished scuba & freedive certifications that I promise to pursue this year

The reason why I don’t have new content is because at the moment I am in the middle of planning the next steps in my career, as well as working hard privately for other personal goals 🫶🏼

Bear with me as I try to keep up online 😅

23/01/2023

Did you know that the Philippines forms an ocean region that has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity?

Well, to be fair— I wouldn’t even know about it if I didn’t get into diving.

Covering a major portion of the Coral Triangle which includes other countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste, the Philippines is a global centre for marine biodiversity.

But our country is struggling to conserve its marine life in the face of overfishing, destructive fishing practices, growing plastic pollution, and climate change.

The ocean is becoming emptier.

19/01/2023

Some film pics where I’m smiling in the photo. As happy as I am in these photos, I want to be real and talk about how I really feel at the moment. There is this version of me that has been leading my life for the past few days now, and it feels melancholic.

All my life, I have only learned how to love with all that I have. When I hurt, I make sure I don’t step in to others and take revenge. I just heal in silence despite how excruciating it is. One thing I have noticed as I go through all the challenges in life, I’ve learned how to empathize in ways that I never thought I could.

I thank those people who choose to do good despite their own struggles. The world is constantly changing, we’re all losing focus & I fear that we slowly lose sight of the people in our lives that truly matters.

Remember: the people that cares the most without asking for anything in return, needs kindness from other people too 💙

18/01/2023

Sometimes I begin to wonder if it’s the lack of water time that makes me feel exhausted. The only time I’m able to shut my thoughts is when I’m freediving. The breath holds underwater forces you to stay calm so you can last longer, your focus begins to shift to your body, relaxing every single muscle that feels tense, you don’t even notice you’re meditating, you’re in the present.

14/01/2023

One thing I had to sacrifice last year was traveling around the world.

For the past years before the pandemic, it used to be my lifestyle. A never ending cycle of packing & unpacking, always away for 2-3 months & only being back home for a few weeks time. As much as I love the nomad life, it was something I had to put aside to focus on my passion for the ocean, I knew I had to do something about it so I decided to consistently train, take courses, and make it a lifestyle. Luckily, I can do all this in my country— the Philippines.

Although traveling for me has been put on hold, I still have a few countries on my list that I wanna visit, this time I’ve made it a priority to visit places where I can do both things I’m passionate about which is freediving, scuba diving & now, running 🥰

I think I’m quite good at making ways to achieve what I manifest, so I’m posting this throwback to keep myself accountable 🫶🏼

12/01/2023

Your island girl is a city girl for now 🏙️ Spending the first month of 2023 in Manila means I have to switch my outfits up a bit. I’m not much of a fashion focused trendy girl (only when I’m in the mood 😆) most of the time you’ll see me wearing the simplest outfits, but I do love accessorizing— my super sleek matches a lot of my minimalist outfits, it’s been my go-to accessory for all my events.
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30/12/2022

This year, I found a new sport that I love & it started when I joined my first 10k trail with last March. From being the 13th of my age group in Baguio, to 7th in Bohol, 4th in Vermosa & snatching 2nd place 🥈 age category in Alviera, Pampanga just this month!

I know I’m no athlete or not even close to any of the best in the country, but earning little achievements with all the hard work I put into, it feels fulfilling 🫶🏼 it applies to all aspects in life that most things we work hard for are earned, not given.

30/12/2022

Christmas Eve 2022 on film 🎞️

27/12/2022

People that feel like sunshine 🌞 pt 2

I need around 10 more slides for IG carousels

26/12/2022

I often look into the sky weather it would be day or night, when there’s no place to hide or when my anxiety has consumed my body & it feels paralyzed— looking up is the easiest escape. I’ve collected a few landscapes I’ve taken of the sky & this is by far one of the prettiest.

Took this quick photo in front of the beach in El Nido town at night while everyone was out in the clubs / bars, went to the beach to shoot this for a work-related video project I’m making. Also, I did not photoshop a single detail in this photo. Thus, the slight blur of the water, boats & myself because of the little movements. Makes it look so magical ✨

Shot with a on a lens (low-shutter shot)

16/12/2022

Spending holidays in my hometown this year cause I rarely spend it in the city. Since I’m a minimalist, my go to accessories has to include a staple gold watch that I got from Titan. I love the details of this collection, if you look closely— it kinda reminds me of the sea 🌊

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13/12/2022

I have a thing for capturing landscapes. Here’s one I took in Lio Beach during golden hour with my 85mm lens featuring .airlinesph ❤️

The flight to El Nido is always such a sight!

13/12/2022

Some more pics from El Nido with friends 🫶🏼 just dumping it all here before the year ends

12/12/2022

A little late to be jumping on the AI bandwagon but these images are just too cool not to post. It’s quite fun and immensely incredible (also a little creepy, I would say) to see how a computer creates a whole other version of you. I have more of these that I look at & think to myself that all of it could be characters in different universes or who knows? Might be a portrait of myself in an alternate universe.

Ok, I’m overthinking it. Typical of me 😂

11/12/2022

One of the many things I love about having the opportunity to model & be able to shoot underwater is that I get to dive around the most beautiful underwater seascapes in my own country. I admit, I was already quite tired during these scenes but the view below makes it all worthwhile.

Some of my favorite stills by from ’s short film 🌊

10/12/2022

Lately, I feel like I have been posting to stay relevant. I feel guilty for trying so hard to blend in so that I am still acceptable to social media standards, sometimes you have no other choice but to do so. Yet despite the pressure from society I feel as if I’m slowly becoming unaffected. I love being the odd one out, to be different & to be my own self completely.

To me, this image reminds me of what I am. Someone who favors discomfort in the depths when most people prefer to be comfortable in the surface.

Photos aren’t as appreciated as much anymore but since then photography has always been my thing—whether I’m the subject or the photographer. I love capturing images to create art or being a part of it.

09/12/2022

It’s been a while since I last visited Badian & Kawasan falls. I was not aware how much the previous typhoons have affected the area. I was quite shocked. Everywhere I go, I am always reminded that there is a climate crisis that we have to constantly keep in our hearts & minds, maybe by doing so some of us may choose to be imperfectly conscious citizens of the planet 🌎

Last photo dump from our vacation from El Nido, Coron, and lastly Cebu.

Glad I know people all around the islands, I feel like at home anywhere I go. Thanks to for having our canyoneering organized even if you weren’t with us this day 🫶🏼 see you soon!

08/12/2022

Did not expect to be flying this frequently to El Nido via AirSWIFT] this year. It started in April when I was booked for shoots, I remember landing in El Nido, but only passing by & soon headed to our actual destination which is in another island.

Fast forward to November, I made 2 trips to El Nido in a span of 2 weeks. I still can’t get enough of it!

Always an experience flying with AirSWIFT] to El Nido (you get the prettiest views 🫶🏼)

Photo by

03/12/2022

Dumping some Coron pics here 🫶🏼 always feels nostalgic to be back! This island used to be my second home 🥹

From El Nido, we went via boat to Coron & it took us about 5 hours. Only stayed here for 4 days but we managed to squeeze in a full day tour & went to Mt. Tapyas twice.

Glad that I got as our tour guide he knows my angles both above & underwater 😆

ps wait for the underwater footages

30/11/2022

A few random pics on my camera roll from last two weeks ago in El Nido ☀️

This was our first stop from our little getaway before they all left me for the cold European winter 🥹

31/10/2022

As we go on with our lives, there are people who have no where to go, no where to live, nothing to eat, there are people who have lost their loved ones yet could not mourn properly cause they have to survive with what’s left, and despite the great pain of loss these people will do everything in their strengths to save others as much as they can, cause they have felt what it’s like to have no one.

I hope that as we comfortably sit inside our homes, as we scroll through our phones, as we lay with our loved ones, as we eat our meals, as we cuddle with our pets, and as we celebrate the long weekend, maybe we could pause for a bit and appreciate what’s in front us, instead of constantly scrolling through our social media, maybe we could stop for a moment & spend the time with each other, as we gather for lunch or dinner, may we cherish the food & the company we’re with. Some of us get too comfortable with our lives, we forget about what is happening around us. Our blessings are meant to be shared with others— the essence of humanity is our ability to be benevolent and kind.

During this tough time for our country once again, I hope we share our blessings in our own little ways, may it be through volunteering, cash / in-kind donations or even just a prayer.

I’ve attached a few more donation drives on the next few slides →

30/10/2022

29/10/2022

⚠️ WARNING: Sensitive Content (the ff. slides) ⚠️

Before I post anything about my life lately, I just want to share what’s happening around the Philippines as of yesterday (Oct 28, 2022), I’ve grabbed some of the images from Facebook posts that were shared to me via IG DMs. Sorry if I couldn’t reply to each & every one of you but know that I am trying.

Every year, the country has been facing strong typhoons resulting to deaths & destruction. This is a climate emergency. The severe floods, landslides, heavy winds, rainfall, etc., are getting a lot worse.

So many need our help once again.
For any kind of donations, I’ve attached a few posts for resources on where we could donate. I’ve also shared a few posts on my Facebook account 🙏🏻

For more information regarding the donation drives, tap on one of the tagged accounts!

Take care everyone!

29/10/2022

Sharing a few posts where we can donate for those affected by Typhoon

29/10/2022

Sharing a few posts where we can donate for those affected by Typhoon

CALL FOR DONATIONS I BANGON MULI, BANGSAMORO!!!

Let's extend our helping hands to others in need during these trying times.

The Bangsamoro Media Productions, in partnership with Mindanao People's Care Foundation, Inc. (MPCFI) and Serbisyong Bangsamoro will initiate a Donation Drive to those who were severely affected by the Typhoon PH.

Canned goods, drinking water, clothes, sleeping kits, dignity kits and financial assistance are just among the things that the affected residents need.

Any form or kind of donation will be greatly appreciated and will surely be distributed to the victims.

For those who want to donate, you may send your in-kind or monetary assistance thru these following bank and GCash account:
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For e-transaction:

GCash
0967-593-2636
Sittie Almirah E. Kadir

Metrobank
074-3-074-45117-0
Roman L. Patriarca

406-3-406-45117 90
Mindanao People's Care Foundation, Inc.
Swift Code:MBTCPHMM

For in-kind donations:
0967-697-0623
Braveheart Rey Lacasan
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Should you have any concerns and clarifications, don't hesitate to reach us in our email address at [email protected] or in this number 0955-795-1962.

08/10/2022

Me in ’s golden south sea pearls ✨

Behind this portrait, let me just share a personal struggle I’ve been dealing with— my hormones hasn’t been cooperating, the past months has been juggling both my emotions, beauty concerns & my consistency in training for my many other physical activities, glad that Remedy Skin Solutions] was there to help me deal with the beauty part— my skin is still on & off the breakouts but so far it’s mellowed down through my laser facials. It’s a process.

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07/10/2022

03/10/2022

PADI Dive Master Cha 🤿

A little backstory of how I started in the dive industry, for those of you who are new here 🪸

I’ve always loved being near the ocean since I was little. But, 3 years ago (2019) my love for the ocean grew even bigger. When I got my freedive certification I’ve made it a priority to dive often, my passion for the ocean has kept me an active learner. At first, I guess the drive came from diving for underwater content, but the more I spent documenting, my curious mind had questions that needed to be answered— this is how I got into marine conservation, I started to share / post about current issues particularly towards wildlife. In 2020, when the world seemed as if it had stopped for us, I wrote down what I wanted to achieve when things open up — one of which I’ve jotted down was to become a Dive Master. So I got my OW, AOW & Rescue courses within a span of 1 year from (2020-2021) with .

This year I have been given so much opportunities towards the career path I’ve chosen, one of it was being invited for in August, where I was able to speak about the recreational side of Freediving. It was such an honor to be on stage together with people who have been diving since a decade ago.

For over a month, I worked hard for my Dive Master course with , I wanted to take it to the next level & officially be a dive pro. My reason towards pursuing ocean-related careers is because it gives me the feeling of fulfillment when I share what I know about the ocean to others.

For the longest time, I’ve been known on social media as an “Influencer”. It makes me way happier now, that more & more people would claim to know me because of Diving. I’m happy I am able to share the beauty of the underwater world with everyone here 💙

If you’re reading until here, thank you. I truly appreciate people who still make time read captions. I believe most lengthy captions are written from the heart 🫶🏼

02/10/2022

A series of no fins freediving. A bts

1. Diving into the crevices of Napaling Reef in Panglao
2. Under a huge school of sardines, if you zoom behind Ben are a group of Trevally swimming towards their prey (the sardines 🐟)
3. Floating up gracefully from around 8-10m incase Ben is shooting from somewhere & this photo proved that he is.
4. Floating up from a depth that felt like 20m but was only actually 13m — no fins with a wetsuit & no weights takes so much of my energy 😂

A few behind the scenes taken by .junchi this famous Korean UW photographer 😉 with one of my favorite freedive photographers / dive buddy / instructor .freediver — missing you both! Always a comfortable fundive shoot with you guys 💙

📍Napaling Point — Bohol

30/09/2022

There’s always something comforting when I’m underwater. As I sink, I slowly lose all the thoughts I have in the surface, for me to be accepted wholly is when I let go & be in that present space, completely letting my body flow into this vast open sea as if I’m liquid & I’ve never felt more accepted.

Lately, as I live my life above water, I continue to find ways to bring people closer to the depths of the ocean, because it is where I find peace. But among my many personal reasons why I’ve been pursuing ocean-related careers, I strongly believe that all of us individuals & the ocean are inextricably connected and so as I fall deeper in love with it, I am but a guide to lead you towards it.

📍 Panglao, Bohol



Spot .freediver in the dark
Photo by .travels

19/09/2022

Some lowres snippets & screenshots of my life in the island. I’ve spent weeks thinking less about what to post or what content to make to focus on my Dive Master training that has been a goal for me in the beginning of this year.

Here are 10 pics to summarize my life lately:

1. Participated in a dive clean up with & for the International Coastal Clean-up day for 2022

2. A good day for a selfie wearing as always, one of the rare times I take selfies. Haven’t been so confident with my skin lately.

3. Double rainbow 🌈 welcoming our morning clean up!

4. Drills & interval training every morning 🏃🏽‍♀️ staying consistent even when no one’s looking

5. This is me everyday setting up my BCD for my dive trainings

6. Alona Beach views

7. Doljo Beach from ’s room

8. Rush ID pic in the island for my Dive Master application form.

9. A sketch of my chosen dive site for my mapping project. Last skill to finish, then I’ll take my final exam 🥹

10. Sensitive content from yesterday’s minor incident, I’m sorry for including this 😂 but I believe this was a sign for me to take a moment to rest. The back of my foot got caught in a gate & the skin got pulled off. It bled for hours, because of this I had to cancel my 50min run just so I don’t damage it even further 🥲

05/09/2022

As I grow, I’m aware that the world will change drastically. Our wildlife will no longer be wild, nature around us will wither, the Earth will be ill & so will we. So as I rest & lay on white sand in a place I’d consider as paradise, before it’s washed away or even destroyed, I ask myself ‘have I done enough to help our Planet?’.