THE Philippine International Dive Expo (Phidex) 2022, the country's biggest platform to highlight and promote the local dive industry was held from August 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, graced by world-class underwater photographers, technical divers and marine conservationists.

Spearheaded by the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), Phidex 2022 gathered dive industry leaders, stakeholders, experts, government, businesses and dive enthusiasts to amplify the message that a stronger and better Philippine dive industry is back to welcome divers from all over the world.