According to the Department of Tourism, the top 10 diving sites in the Philippines are:

1. Anilao (Batangas)
2. Puerto Galera (Orental Mindoro)
3. Cabilao Island (Bohol)
4. Balicasag Island (Bohol)
5. Apo Island (Negros Oriental)
6. Malapascua (Cebu)
7. Tubbataha Reef National Park (Palawan)
8. Sarangani Bay
9. Mactan Island (Cebu)
10. Olango Island (Cebu)

Panglao Island in Bohol is famous for its world class diving locations and beach resorts. The island is divided into two municipalities namely Panglao and Dauis. In 2007, the Panglao Marine Biodiversity Project discovered about 250 new species of crustaceans and 2500 new species of mollusks around the island.

Bohol Beach Club - Tel. No. (038) 4115222 to 24; E-mail: bbclub@mozcom.com
Flushing Meadows Resort and Playground - Tel. No. (038) 5022122; Fax: (038) 5022122 loc. 102; E-mail: info@flushingmeadows.com.ph
Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa - Tel. No. (038) 4115878 / 4115982; E-mail: metroctr@mozcom.com
Paragayo Resort (Alona Beach) - Tel. No. (038) 5029172

The country took center stage as Destination of the Year during the 10th Salon de la Plongee, an international diving trade show in Paris, France, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.

Quoting a dispatch from Philippine Ambassador to France Jose Abeto Zaide, the DFA said the Philippines, taking its first plunge at the Salon de la Plongee sous-Marine (SCUBA Exhibition) at the Exhibition Park in Porte de Versailles, was named the event’s Destination of the Year.

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