The Philippines has once again been recognized as one of the most beautiful diving destinations in Southeast Asia after securing four spots in the Top 9 Dive Destinations for 2025 list released by Seasia Stats.
Leading the list is TUBBATAHA REEFS IN PALAWAN, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich marine biodiversity, including sharks, manta rays, and turtles. Also making the ranking are Anilao, Batangas (3rd), famous for macro-photography diving; Dauin & Dumaguete (6th), offering a mix of muck diving and coral reefs; and CORON BAY, PALAWAN (9th), renowned for its World War II shipwreck dives.
Aside from the Philippines, the list also includes Raja Ampat in Indonesia (2nd), a biodiversity hotspot; as well as Lembeh (4th) and Derawan Islands (7th), both also located in Indonesia. Similan Islands in Thailand (5th) and Sipadan in Malaysia (8th), known for their stunning marine ecosystems, also made it to the top.
With this recognition of its world-class diving sites, the Philippines continues to prove itself as one of the best destinations in the world for diving enthusiasts and those eager to explore the beauty of marine life beneath the sea.
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