The Philippines has been named Asia's leading dive destination. Tourism Secretary Dita Angara‑Mathay said the country wants to strengthen diving as a key tourism product, so travelers can look forward to better dive holidays.

The Department of Tourism said its priorities include improving transport and other services that support trips to dive sites. It also plans greater promotion of marine attractions to help visitors find the best spots.

The department also intends to invest in training tourism workers at dive and beach destinations. It will also strengthen safety and security for visitors, making diving safer.

For travelers, the aim is to make arranging and taking a dive holiday more convenient, with better connections between destinations and more efficient services once they arrive. These changes should make future dive trips easier and safer.