Filipino marine scientist Deo Florence Onda yesterday made history after the successful descent to the Emden Deep, the third deepest spot on the planet located at the Philippine Trench. “I am with explorer Victor Vescovo and we are at the Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench,” Onda said in a video posted on his Facebook account last night after the successful descent to the Emden Deep. “I am actually very honored to be part of this trip and sa mga Pilipino, ito po ang Emden Deep, atin ito (For Filipinos, this is Emden Deep and this is ours)!” he added before raising the Philippine flag.

Mateo, J. (2021, March 24). Pinoy scientist dive into third deepest spot on Earth. The Philippine Star, p. 6.