Miss SCUBA Philippines 2014 Opening Number

And here’s good news from the beauty front! Amanda Arbitrario of Panglao has been crowned as Miss SCUBA Philippines 2014. Aside from winning PhP150,000.00 in cash, she also earned the right to represent the country in Miss Scuba International 2014 to be held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on November 28. 

The Panglao beauty was Miss Panglao 1^stRunner Up in 2011. The beauty contest aims to drum up conservation campaigns to educate and inspire people to do their best in safeguarding the oceans, as well as underwater. 

The winners’ mission is the protection and conservation of our marine environment.“this one-of-a-kind pageant promotes scuba diving and ocean preservation while celebrating the inner beauty and courage of today’s women.” 

The pageant also aims to promote safe diving practices through worldwide professional training organizations, and to elevate international tourism and cultural appreciation. 

Here are photos from the Opening Number: