The Philippine Department of Tourism has announced that registrations for the sixth Anilao Shootout are now open. The event will be held from 27 November to 1 December. The first of the international panel of judges has also been announced and is Singapore based photographer, Indra Swari.

Press release

Philippine Department of Tourism announces 2018 Anilao Shootout

The Philippine Department of Tourism Office of Product and Market Development - Dive, in cooperation with DOT Regional Office IV-A and the Resort Owners Association of Mabini (ROAM) will be holding the 6th Anilao Underwater Shootout on November 27 to December 1, 2018 in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas.

The event is an international competition which aims to reinforce the Philippines’ standing as Asia’s premiere UW photography destination with the richest marine biodiversity in the world. Now on its sixth (6th) year, it has been dubbed by UW photography enthusiasts as “The World Cup of Photo Competitions,” bringing together professional and amateur local and international participants. This year, we are expecting to attract some 200 participants (UW photographers and fun divers) from North America, Europe, and Asia. Five world-renowned underwater photographers will also grace the event as judges for the competition.