Philippines

From its black sand muck diving magic to the awesome majesty of megafauna, the Philippines is a must-dive favourite for many scuba divers
Aggressor Adventures announces ‘Travel With the CEO’ weeks

Aggressor Adventures announces ‘Travel With the CEO’ weeks

ByDIVE StaffSep 25, 2026
Join Aggressor Adventures CEO Jay Roberts for a week of Signature Lodge or Liveaboard adventure on select dates in 2027 and 2028
Philippine watchdog fines Boracay dive operators for price-fixing

Philippine watchdog fines Boracay dive operators for price-fixing

ByDIVE StaffJul 7, 2026
An association of dive operators on the island of Boracay has been fined by the Philippine Competition Commission for price-fixing
Summer specials from Aggressor Adventures

Summer specials from Aggressor Adventures

ByDIVE StaffJun 19, 2026
Aggressor Adventures has announced a new selection of limited-time specials across some of its most popular destinations
Philippine Siren 2 liveaboard runs aground in Tubbataha

Philippine Siren 2 liveaboard runs aground in Tubbataha

ByDIVE StaffJun 14, 2026
The Philippine Coast Guard reports that the liveaboard Philippine Siren 2 has been grounded in Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Making a splash – a judge’s eye view of the Dive Dauin underwater photography competition

Making a splash – a judge’s eye view of the Dive Dauin underwater photography competition

ByJenny StockApr 8, 2026
Jenny Stock on the thrill of judging a Splash-In photo competition in the Philippines, and how to get ahead if you enter
British dive instructor arrested in Philippines over sex offender status

British dive instructor arrested in Philippines over sex offender status

ByDIVE StaffFeb 26, 2026
A British dive instructor previously imprisoned for child sex offences has been detained by Philippine Immigration authorities.
New Philippines Aggressor itineraries launched for 2026

New Philippines Aggressor itineraries launched for 2026

ByDIVE StaffFeb 4, 2026
Aggressor Adventures has announced two new itineraries aboard the Philippines Aggressor through Coron and Coron-Batangas
Six bodies recovered in search for missing Philippines divers

Six bodies recovered in search for missing Philippines divers

Six bodies have been recovered in the search for passengers and crew of the after MBCA Amejara sank in the Gulf of Davao, Philippines
Huge Search and Rescue operation underway for missing Philippines divers and crew

Huge Search and Rescue operation underway for missing Philippines divers and crew

Search and rescue operations continue in the Philippines almost 5 days after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized off Davao Occidental
One rescued, 14 missing after boat capsizes off Davao Occidental, Philippines

One rescued, 14 missing after boat capsizes off Davao Occidental, Philippines

Search and rescue operations are underway in the Philippines after a boat carrying 15 divers and crew capsized in waters off Davao Occidental
January sales – discounted diving with Dive Worldwide and Regal Dive

January sales – discounted diving with Dive Worldwide and Regal Dive

ByDIVE StaffJan 16, 2026
Holiday diving deals with up to £250 per person off selected luxury destinations from Dive Worldwide and Regal Dive
Order now! DIVE Winter 2026 print issue preview

Order now! DIVE Winter 2026 print issue preview

Pygmy blue whales, Turks & Caicos Aggressor, underwater sound, 50 years of Jaws, Aqaba military museum, Big Shot winners
image showing the tropical coastline of south western mindanao island in the philippines

Two Philippine Navy officers die together while diving

ByDIVE StaffAug 7, 2025
The Philippine Navy has announced an investigation into the deaths of two of its personnel while diving in southwest Mindanao
Diving Coral Triangle diversity with the Philippines Aggressor

Diving Coral Triangle diversity with the Philippines Aggressor

ByDIVE ContributorsMay 7, 2025
Mark B Hatter takes the Philippines Aggressor's annual Visayas to Tubbataha transition voyage for some amazingly biodiverse scuba diving
pictured of verde island taken from a boat

Russian divers die after being swept away off Verde Island, Philippines

Two Russian divers have died in the Philippines after being swept away by currents. One man was reportedly being mauled by a shark when found
three teenage girls diving over the coral reef at Atlantis Dumaguete

The Young Dive Ambassadors of Atlantis Dumaguete

ByJenny StockFeb 24, 2025
Jenny Stock rediscovers the joy of diving thanks to the Young Dive Ambassadors programme at Atlantis Resort, Dumaguete
DIVE Magazine Winter 24/25 preview

DIVE Magazine Winter 24/25 preview

2025 begins with the arrival of our Winter print magazine - more great writing and underwater photography from across the world.
Aggressor Adventures’ BVI Aggressor liveaboard highlights

Aggressor Adventures’ BVI Aggressor liveaboard highlights

Aggressor Adventures' British Virgin Islands liveaboard trips showcase some of the best of the Caribbean's clear blue waters, reefs and wrecks
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Aggressor Adventures’ Philippines Aggressor liveaboard highlights

Aggressor Adventures' Philippines liveaboard itineraries showcase the best of Tubbataha National Park and The Visayas Islands
The best places in the world for scuba diving

The best places in the world for scuba diving

Need ideas for your next scuba diving adventure? Here's a rundown of the best places in the world to scuba dive, according to DIVE's readers.
green fins 2023 award certificate

Green Fins 2023 award for Malapascua dive resort

ByDIVE StaffMay 11, 2023
Evolution Beach and Dive Resort in Malapascua, Philippines, has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Green Fins Award for sustainability
Featured Photographer: Sean Chinn

Featured Photographer: Sean Chinn

ByDIVE StaffMar 28, 2023
Sean is an underwater and topside photographer based in Birmingham, UK, with a passion for travelling the world and capturing the beauty of its wildlife
Reefscape Travel – scuba diving with a personal touch

Reefscape Travel – scuba diving with a personal touch

Two self-confessed 'scuba diving obsessives' tell DIVE how they came to start their dream business, Reefscape Travel.
DIVE Magazine print issue highlights of 2022

DIVE Magazine print issue highlights of 2022

A selection of some of the best articles from DIVE’s 2022 print magazine issues We are exceedingly proud of DIVE’s…

Small wonders: macro photography magic of the Philippines

Small wonders: macro photography magic of the Philippines

ByDIVE ContributorsNov 11, 2022
Underwater photographer Tom St George heads to Dumaguete and Puerto Galera, Philippines, for some weird and wonderful macro photography magic
silky shark in tubbataha marine park

Diving in Shark Heaven: Tubbataha Reefs in the Philippines

MMF co-founder Simon Pierce talks about 'Shark Heaven' in Tubbataha, Philippines - and how you can join an upcoming MMF liveaboard trip
DIVE Magazine Autumn 2022

DIVE Magazine Autumn 2022

DIVE’s Autumn 2022 magazine is out now, celebrating the fact that no matter how much you think you know, there's always more to discover
World’s deepest shipwreck discovered in Philippines

World’s deepest shipwreck discovered in Philippines

The wreck of the WWII ship USS Samuel B Roberts has been found in the Philippine Sea, earning it the title of world's deepest shipwreck
Philippines Dive Expo returns to Manila in August 2022

Philippines Dive Expo returns to Manila in August 2022

ByDIVE StaffJun 24, 2022
The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is returning for 2022, from August 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay, Manila.
Featured Photographer: Isabelle Drouet

Featured Photographer: Isabelle Drouet

ByDIVE StaffMay 6, 2022
See this stunning macro portfolio from this french underwater photographer with more than 30 years experience
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