Philippines named Asia's Best Dive Destination for a fourth straight year at Travel Weekly Asia awards in Singapore
The Philippines won Best Dive Destination (Asia) for the fourth consecutive year at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2026, with Consul Renee Gayle Chua receiving the award for the Tourism Promotions Board at Mandarin Oriental Singapore on 1 October.
The Philippines was recognised as the Best Dive Destination (Asia) for the fourth consecutive year at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2026, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore said.
Second Secretary and Consul Renee Gayle Chua received the award on behalf of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) at the ceremony held at Mandarin Oriental Singapore on 1 October. The embassy said it marks the country's fifth recognition as a dive destination at the Travel Weekly Asia awards since 2021.
Travel Weekly Asia reported that 46 awards were presented across seven categories, with winners determined by votes from travel trade professionals across Asia. Other destination winners included South Korea for Best Destination, the Maldives for Best Island Destination and Singapore for Best Destination Marketing.
The embassy said the award underscores the Philippines' continued appeal as a top destination in the region for diving enthusiasts.
Key facts
- The Philippines won Best Dive Destination (Asia) for the fourth consecutive year.
- Consul Renee Gayle Chua received the award for the Tourism Promotions Board on 1 October at Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
- 46 awards were presented across seven categories.
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