Antique, Misamis Oriental, N. Mindanao eyed as go-to dive sites

Date

September 18, 2023

Author

Philippine News Agency (PNA)

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PN20230918_14

Excerpt

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is preparing Antique, Northern Mindanao and Misamis Oriental as the next go-to diving sites to sustain the Philippines’ standing as the leading dive destination in the region. Tourism secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco made the announcement during the 1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue held at Fili Hotel in Cebu City on Sept. 14 and 15. Discussions centered on marine environmental protection and conservation; dive niche products: free diving, scuba diving, black water (deep sea) diving, and underwater photography; domestic and international marketing campaign; safety, standards and accreditation of tourism-related enterprises for scuba diving; and investment opportunities.

Citation

Antique, Misamis Oriental, N. Mindanao eyed as go-to dive sites. (2023, September 18). Panay News, p. 14.