Two Morong villages declared critical habitats for 'pawikan'

Two Morong villages declared critical habitats for ‘pawikan’

At least two coastal villages in Morong, Bataan are about to be declared critical habitats for endangered marine turtle or “pawikan.” In its recent social media post, the provincial government’s Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) disclosed that the  Technical Working Group (TWG) met last Thursday at the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) […]

192 Pawikan hatchlings released in Morong

192 Pawikan hatchlings released in Morong

A total of 192 sea turtle (pawikan) hatchlings were released into the sea last February at the SagiPaWeCan Center in Sitio Fuerte, Morong, Bataan, in a joint conservation initiative led by local officials, community volunteers, and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), a subsidiary of AboitizPower. The release was spearheaded by Sagip Pawikan Sitio Fuerte President […]

Bataan power firm ends 'pawikan' protection deal

AboitizPower supports sea turtle conservation in Bataan

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its private limited partnership with GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), concluded its three-year sea turtle (pawikan) protection and conservation program, SagiPaWeCan, in Sitio Fuerte, Barangay Poblacion, Morong, Bataan, with a hatchling release. SagiPaWeCan was created to provide safe nesting environments that facilitate better hatchling survival. It also promoted conservation awareness, […]

Bataan power firm ends 'pawikan' protection deal

Bataan power firm ends ‘pawikan’ protection deal

The AboitizPower that operates twin power generating plants in Mariveles town has concluded its three-year agreement with the Provincial Government of Bataan in the protection and conservation of “pawikan” or sea turtles. In its statement on Monday, AboitizPower said during its three-year program, it transplanted 37,021 olive ridley eggs and released 35,632 hatchlings. This is […]

Project Transform

Gov. Garcia continues to pursue Project Transform

In its effort to achieve progress and prosperity for the province of Bataan, Gov. Joet Garcia keeps on pursuing worthy environmental projects. One of the these projects has something to do with Project Transform of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which has been promoting clean air and green environment. The reforestation project, […]

Limay Pawikan Hatchery

Limay Pawikan Hatchery, inilunsad

Inilunsad ng Yunit Pamahalaang Lokal ng Limay ang Limay Pawikan Hatchery sa Barangay Kitang Dos, isang proyektong naglalayong protektahan at mapanatili ang populasyon ng pawikan sa baybayin ng nasabing bayan. Ang inisyatiba ay naisakatuparan sa pakikipagtulungan ng Bataan Provincial Government, Petron Foundation Inc., at mga barangay Kitang Dos at Luz. Ayon kay Mayor Richie David, […]

1,800 Olive Ridley hatchlings released in Bagac

1,800 Olive Ridley hatchlings released in Bagac

A total of 1,800 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings were released into the ocean at the Pagasa Pawikan Protection and Conservation Center in Bagac, Bataan. The event was attended by members of the LIMA Organization of Pollution Control Officers (LOPCO), homeschooling families, students, local tourism officers, and other individuals from various sectors. The participants united […]

Pawikan Festival 2024

PAWIKAN FESTIVAL 2024

Department of Tourism (DoT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Abubakar led the release of 80 sea turtles along the shoreline near the Pawikan Conservation Center during the Pawikan Festival held on December 7, 2024, in the Municipality of Morong. The main entrance of the Pawikan Center was also formally opened, along with the unveiling of the Art […]

Pawikan, flagship species of Bataan

Pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 23, series of 2024, passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia, the Pawikan has been declared as the flagship species of the province of Bataan. In this regard, the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recognizes the importance of conserving and protecting its unique biodiversity, […]

Pawikan Quiz Bee

A total of 98 students from various schools across the province of Bataan participated in the Pawikan Quiz Bee, organized by the Provincial Tourism Office, led by Tourism OIC Danica Tigas-Rodriguez, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) Bataan and the City of Balanga. The event was held on December 4-5, 2024, at Emiliana […]

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