Underwater Photos of Anilao Shines at The Pink Argonauts Awards Night | Arabelle Jimenez

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 4th Anilao Underwater Photo Shootout Announces Top Awards, Boosts the Philippines as a Premiere Dive Destination

By Arabelle Jimenez

Dennis Corpuz impressed the judges with his portfolio, and is declared the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Photographer of the Year.

International underwater photographers from at least 17 countries rolled in high waves at the recently concluded 4th Anilao Underwater Photo Shootout. 128 enthusiastic divers, a throng of distinguished panel of judges, and the who's who in underwater photography graced the occasion.  

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International UW Photographers Gather at Anilao, the Dream Macro Destination in the World

By Arabelle Jimenez

The 3rd Anilao Underwater Photo Competition Festival was a huge success, with international and local participants growing each year.

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Gearing Up for the 2nd Anilao Underwater Shoot Fest

          

          

Scuba diving is one of my passions. I discovered the underwater world for the first time in Cebu, during a Christmas vacation in 1998.  Fast forward 16 years today, I may have countless experiences under my (weight) belt, but one thing I still dream of is to be an underwater photographer. Shelving this at the moment, and looking up to others who take amazing photos underwater (I met a whole lot as a mermaid), I am gearing up for the surge of awesome underwater photographers from here and abroad, coming over to next week's 2nd Anilao Underwater Photo Competition Festival.

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