MisOr Dive Festival 2025 Crowns Open Class Winners in Underwater Shootout

Mindanao Showcases Underwater Excellence at MisOr Dive Festival Open Class

The MisOr Dive Festival concluded its 2025 Underwater Shootout by presenting the winners of the Open Class, featuring standout photographs that captured the rich marine biodiversity of Misamis Oriental. Held from November 15–16 and preceded by an underwater photography workshop, the competition highlighted the growing community of skilled divers and photographers across Mindanao and the Philippines.

Open Class Winners Across Categories

Bonfire Category

• 1st – PJ Aristorenas
• 2nd – Nico Calo
• 3rd – PJ Aristorenas

Macro Category

• 1st – PJ Aristorenas
• 2nd – Jay R. Oliveras
• 3rd – Ariel Philip Pontillas

Marine Life Behavior Category

• 1st – PJ Aristorenas
• 2nd – PJ Aristorenas
• 3rd – Jay R. Oliveras

Nudibranch Category

• 1st – PJ Aristorenas
• 2nd – PJ Aristorenas
• 3rd – Ariel Philip Pontillas

Wide Angle Category

• 1st – PJ Aristorenas
• 2nd – Jo Nathaniel Yasay
• 3rd – Icon Dizon

These remarkable entries showcased the depth, skill, and artistry of divers who brought the vibrant underwater landscapes of Mindanao into focus, reinforcing the festival’s role in promoting sustainable tourism and marine conservation.

Celebrate Ocean Beauty and Join Next Year’s Dive Festival

The MisOr Dive Festival continues to elevate Mindanao as a premier diving destination, inspiring divers and creators to explore, conserve, and celebrate the region’s marine treasures.