The recently concluded 2nd Pink Argonauts Underwater Photography Event was a splashing success. Participated by 44 underwater photographers from different parts of the country, the much-awaited awards night and graduation of the Zero to Hero Dive Master program were held last Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort located in Mabini, Batangas. The event was graced by the Department of Tourism IV-A Regional Director Marites T. Castro.
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| The Pink Argonauts with sponsors. From left (front) Dinah Duran, Jocs Reyes, Department of Tourism IV-A Regional Director Marites T. Castro, Avic Maramot, Maida Bohn of Pacifica Dive, Tessa Neri, Julie Belle Lim of Bank of Singapore, Arabelle Jimenez, (back) Joedyn Padua, Marco Santos, Gage Veridiano of PADI, Torben Bohn of Pacifica Dive, Felino Neri of Armscor, and Monch Henares of BuildMeUp Corp. |
They started as boatmen and fisherfolk. Today, they are PADI Certified Dive Masters and Anilao Dive Guides. Thanks to the grassroots initiative by The Pink Argonauts, last year’s dream has come into fruition, not only for the beneficiaries, but for the diving community as well. The beneficiaries mostly come from underprivileged families who live in Mabini, Batangas, and entered a rigid selection process.
Standing firm against hunger, Globe launches the Longest Hapag— a five-month nationwide food festival series. The campaign kicks off in time for the commemoration of World Hunger Day this May 28, amplifying the global call to eradicate chronic hunger.
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