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`Pawikan’ hatchlings freed in Batangas seas

February 16, 2026 at 06:35 AM
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`Pawikan’ hatchlings freed in Batangas seas
LUCENA CITY – Sea turtle hatchlings, locally known as “pawikan,” were released back into their natural habitat in the seas off San Juan town in Batangas as part of ongoing marine conservation efforts. The San Juan local government reported the release of at least 91 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings on Sunday, along the shore of Barangay

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LUCENA CITY – Sea turtle hatchlings, locally known as “pawikan,” were released back into their natural habitat in the seas off San Juan town in Batangas as part of ongoing marine conservation efforts. The San Juan local government reported the release of at least 91 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings on Sunday, along the shore of Barangay This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
LUCENA CITY – Sea turtle hatchlings, locally known as “pawikan,” were released back into their natural habitat in the seas off San Juan town in Batangas as part of ongoing marine conservation efforts. The San Juan local government reported the release of at least 91 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings on Sunday, along the shore of Barangay

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