If you have a passion for scuba diving and the ocean, then you could be the next Miss Scuba Philippines. The search for Miss Scuba Philippines 2016 is now open with screenings to be held in key diving destinations in Cebu, Bohol, Davao, Subic, Batangas and Manila. The winner to be known in the finals set in September, which promises to be an exciting evening, will compete in the Miss Scuba International pageant to be held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Nov. 19.
Miss Scuba International, now on its sixth year, is a one of a kind pageant that promotes scuba diving and ocean conservation while celebrating the inner beauty and courage of today’s women. The Miss Scuba International Organization, formed by Robert Lo in 2011, focuses on saving the oceans through the celebration of the inner beauty and courage of today’s modern women advocating worldwide marine conservation and protection. Lo hopes that through his pageant, more people will understand how fragile the oceans are and how to make a difference by protecting it for generations to come.
Last year, Cindy Madduma, a native of Palawan, became the first Filipina to wear the Miss Scuba International crown after winning over 17 licensed scuba diver contestants from all over the world. Christine Love Paula Bernasor, first runner up in 2013 Miss Scuba International, is the new National Director for Miss Scuba Philippines search.
Madduma has taken the role as international ambassadress of marine conservation and scuba diving, travelling to different countries to educate people on marine life and ocean preservation and protection and promote safe diving practices. “We need to be more active in marine conservation to maintain the Philippines’ claim as one of the countries with high biodiversity,” said Madduma via the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines program.
