Browsing Aquatic News Index by Subject "underwater photography"
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Anilao photo tilt to draw more than 200 divers from all over
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 7, 2017 , on page D6)One of the biggest underwater macro photography competitions in the world, the Anilao Underwater Shootout is again happening in Mabini, Batangas, better known as Anilao. This was announced in the first Dive Philippines ... -
Come again to Camiguin
(The Philippine Star,October 6, 2019 , on page C8)An initiative of the Camiguin provincial government and the Department of Tourism-Region 10, the event registered over 500 dives from dive groups from Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Bohol, as well as foreign enthusiasts from ... -
A deep dive into saving the planet
(The Philippine Star,September 25, 2021 , on page C1)Lots of teenagers talk about taking a “deep dive” into their passions. For 17-year-old Ganden Medved-Po, eldest son of Century Pacific Group’s Chris Po and philanthropist Nanette Medved-Po, that deep dive is quite literal: ... -
Diving in Camiguin
(Manila Standard,September 22, 2019 , on page D1)A new diving haven in the Philippines emerges with the successful conclusion of the first Camiguin Dive Festival. An initiative of the Camiguin Provincial Government and the Department of Tourism-Region 10, the event ... -
Do you like fish?
(The Manila Times,May 27, 2014 , on page B8)I was personally moved by 26-year old Boogs Rosales, a conservation photographer who actually just wanted to dive as a hobby. What he saw underwater were beautiful corals, marine life and everything that makes the Philippines ... -
DOT holds Philippines' first int'l dive expo
(The Philippine Star,September 20, 2019 , on page B18)Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Senate committee on tourism chair Senator Nancy Binay headline the opening of the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), the country’s first and only ... -
DTM showcases PHL 'ultimate underwater tourism'
(The Manila Times,September 17, 2018 , on page B7)Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat has expressed confidence that international exposure will make the Philippines a globally competitive diving destination, owing to the country's marine biodiversity, acknowledged by ... -
Here be Dugongs
(The Daily Guardian,June 11, 2018 , on page 6-7)With underwater photographer Danny Ocampo and expert guides from the Tagbanua tribe, we’re finally hoping for some downtime with a dugong. Dugongs are legendary sea creatures, having inspired lonely seamen’s ‘sightings’ ... -
Jun de Leon has a new life-and it's under the sea
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 17, 2018 , on page C1-C2)All it takes is a dive or two, De Leon says, and all is well in his world. The critter pictures on these pages, taken with a Canon Eos M3 (De Leon is a Canon ambassador), were from quiet dives with only his spotter, Raymond ... -
'Life below water' Ganden Medved-Po's beautiful deep
(Daily Tribune,September 22, 2021 , on page C17)Mention the world "sea" or "ocean," and it's true what legendary French explorer , scientist, filmmaker and photographer Jacques Cousteau said. This great body of water easily brings a sense of awe and calm just by gazing ... -
Mabini, the diving heaven bounces back
(BusinessMirror,December 19, 2020 , on page A9)Mention Mabini, Batangas and instantly, scuba diving comes to mind. The municipality has been synonymous with scuba diving, being the birthplace of this underwater recreational sport. Situated within the world’s so-called ... -
Making fisheries 'sexy'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 25, 2016 , on page C2)The Visit of Alexandra Cousteau has thrust Oceana Philippines, the two-year-old local office of environmental organization Oceana, into the spotlight. Cousteau was the special guest at a media forum on the recent exploratory ... -
Nature Trips
(Manila Bulletin,January 22, 2019 , on page B-6)Take nothing but pictures, says a popular ecotourism mantra, and Marian Florina S. Hernando does just that. As president of BooknGo Travel and Tours Inc., she goes nature-tripping to indulge in her passion for photography. ... -
Our big surprise in Tubbataha-diving with Destiny
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 2, 2016 , on page F1-F2)It was a quintessential Tubbataha dive—volatile currents, tons of fish, and a big surprise. We were at Seafan Alley on Tubbataha’s North Atoll, making our way back to the shallows after some 40 minutes of spotting slender ... -
PH top 5 dive sites still the world's best
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 30, 2014 , on page A1-A19)Scuba divers will never stop telling you: The Philippines is one of the best places in the world to dive. Just ask dedicated locals as well as visitors from all over the world, including award-winning underwater photographers ... -
Phl diving spots featured in int'l expo
(The Philippine Star,September 20, 2019 , on page B6)The Department of Tourism (DOT) will showcase the top diving spots in the country during the first Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) slated on Sept. 20 to 22 at the Conrad Manila in Pasay City. “The PHIDEX expects ... -
Phl showcase 'ultimate underwater tourism'
(The Philippine Star,September 28, 2018 , on page E2)Hundreds of international and local driving enthusiasts took part in the 4th edition of Diving Resorts and Travel (DRT) at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City recently. The Department of Tourism (DOT) treated attendees to ... -
Photo exhibit for marine conservation at Solaire
(Manila Standard,June 15, 2017 , on page D2)In celebration of World Oceans Day, multi-awarded photographers Anna Varona and Danny Ocampo unveiled on June 8 captivating underwater photos to highlight the beauty of the Philippine oceans and the urgent need to protect ... -
San Carlos hosts first dive caravan, underwater photography
(SunStar Philippines,July 12, 2022 , on page 5)The San Carlos City government thru the Tourism Office held its first dive caravan and underwater photography contest participated by eight divers on Friday, July 8. A press statement from the city government Tuesday, July ... -
Sarangani Bay marks 24th year as protected area
(The Manila Times,April 18, 2020 , on page B2)Sarangani Bay, one of the country’s richest bodies of water and home to the Philippine tuna industry, recently celebrated its 24th year as a protected seascape. To mark the occasion, the Department of Environment and Natural ...