Pilipinas, itinanghal bilang Asia's leading dive destination sa ikalimang magkasunod na pagkakataon
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00:00 In the next episode, the Philippines is named as the leading dive destination in Asia.
00:07 Let's find out the details from Rod Laguzad live from Cebu. Rod?
00:12 Dayan, the beauty of the rich and powerful country is once again recognized.
00:19 The beauty of the diving sites in different parts of the Philippines is inexcusable,
00:25 just like what can be found here in the province of Cebu.
00:29 When it comes to the rich and powerful country, the Philippines is undefeated.
00:34 It is inhabited by many beautiful views.
00:37 The dive sites in different parts of the country are included here.
00:41 In the next 5th time, the country is named as the leading dive destination in Asia.
00:47 Not only that, in the first time, the tourism department proposed the first Thopin Tourism Dive Dialogue.
00:53 Argentine Secretary Cristina Frasco, who is also a diver, said that this is to discuss the challenges of the industry
01:00 and to be the means to make it richer.
01:03 She hopes that this will help in promoting tourism from dive destinations in the country.
01:09 Our national government units and local government units,
01:17 as well as our private stakeholders in the dive tourism industry
01:23 to ensure that we have a convergence that will support the sustainability of the dive tourism industry.
01:29 Actually, Central Visayas is known to be the premier dive destination for the Philippines.
01:35 DOT also wished to introduce and provide assistance to other dive sites in the country.
01:41 According to DOT, the Philippines is one of the 18 megavario-diverse countries in the world.
01:46 So they should help each other to take care of the marine resources of the country.
01:51 In Bicol region, which also has a large number of dive sites, the dialogue is a big help for them.
01:56 It's not just one region that can be discussed, but the whole Philippines.
02:02 And Bicol region is one of the benefits here.
02:05 Because we know that there are many islands in our country.
02:08 One of them is Masbaten, where the Manta Bowl is located.
02:11 Tourists come here, not just locals, but also foreign divers.
02:16 It's also a good opportunity for divers like Ted, who has a dive shop and retail store in San Carlos, Negros Occidental.
02:22 I'm joining these kind of activities to promote our local dive sites
02:30 so that our local divers can be informed that we have a dive site.
02:39 DALG, DINR, and DOTR also showed their support for the dive industry.
02:44 To ensure that we collaborate with our partners in the private and public sector
02:50 so we can strengthen the foundations of tourism by addressing infrastructure, connectivity,
02:56 digitalization, innovation, and expanding our tourism offerings beyond our nature-based destinations.
03:08 Dianne, the Department of Tourism is also monitoring the safety of divers in the diving industry
03:17 just like the various policies that are being implemented.
03:20 Meanwhile, according to the Department of Tourism,
03:23 they are planning to increase their target of visitor receipts and arrival this year.
03:31 Rod, since you're already in Cebu, are there any good diving spots there?
03:37 Any spots that you can recommend to those who want to dive in the area?
03:41 Where are you now, Rod?
03:43 Dianne, we're here in the provincial capital of Cebu.
03:52 But one of the things that was presented earlier in the dialogue that was held
03:57 is that one of the biggest things here is the municipality of Mualbual
04:01 where anyone who wants to try diving will definitely enjoy
04:05 because of the rich ocean that they will see.
04:08 Dianne?
04:09 Wow, that's really good.
04:11 Rod, thank you very much for your report.
04:13 Rod Laguzag, surprised live from Cebu.
04:16 Cebu.