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 international dive expo, starting today (Sept. 20-22) at Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia complex, Pasay City. Reinforcing the Philippines’ esteemed position as a topnotch dive travel and dive business destination in the world, PHIDEX gathers dive travel and trade stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, as well as world-renowned dive experts, scientists, marine conservationists, underwater photographers and videographers to present innovative ideas, network with leading dive operators, and impart their knowledge and ideas about sustainable diving practices. Guinness World Record holding scuba divers Ahmed Gabr and Faisal Jawad Hashim Al-Rubaye will be joined by more than 20 renowned international and local dive speakers and advocates to share their expertise on new and creative approaches in the areas of sustainable diving, marine science, and responsible underwater photography and videography in a series of interactive seminars and presentations.

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