Philippines Clinches Best Dive Destination in Asia for 3rd Consecutive Year at Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig receives the Best Dive Destination (Asia) award on behalf of the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).

SINGAPORE 14 October 2025 — The Philippines was once again honored as the Best Dive Destination (Asia) at the prestigious Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2025, marking its third consecutive win. 

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig received the award on behalf of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) at the ceremony held at the Paradox Singapore Merchant Court on 07 October 2025.

This year’s event celebrated excellence across 42 awards in seven categories, recognizing outstanding achievements among hotels, serviced residences, destinations, cruise lines, travel agencies, and airlines in the Asia Pacific region.

With previous wins in 2021, 2023, and 2024, the Philippines continues to strengthen its reputation as a world-class diving destination, underscoring its leadership in Asia Pacific’s dive tourism sector.

The Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards remains one of the industry’s most respected honors, with winners chosen through votes cast by readers and travel professionals across the region. The awards highlight organizations that exemplify excellence and innovation in Asia Pacific’s travel and hospitality industries.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore commends the TPB for its unwavering commitment to promoting the country’s rich marine biodiversity and vibrant underwater ecosystems, and looks forward to its continued success in advancing the Philippines’ presence in the global sustainable tourism market. END

Winners of the Destination Category: Best Dive Destination (Asia): The Philippines; Best Destination (Asia): South Korea; Best Destination Marketing: Singapore; Best Attraction (Asia): Universal Studios Japan; and Best Island Destination (Asia): Sentosa Island.

For more information, visit https://www.singaporepe.dfa.gov.ph, https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg, https://www.facebook.com/PHinSingapore, or https://www.instagram.com/phinsingapore/.