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, […]

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 Creative Dance Competition

Pawikan Festival Creative Dance Competition

As part of the Pawikan Festival 2024 celebration, the Pawikan Festival Creative Dance Competition was held yesterday, December 4, 2024, at the Bataan People’s Center. The Pawikan Festival is an annual celebration in the province of Bataan, specifically in the town of Morong, that aims to raise awareness and promote the conservation of marine turtles, […]

Pawikan Rescue

GNPD supports turtle conservation group

GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) is funding and supporting the Sagip Pawikan of Sitio Fuerte Association in Morong, Bataan. The power generation company said that the group has safeguarded over 16,000 sea turtle eggs, releasing a near-equivalent number of hatchlings with an impressive hatching rate of over 98 percent. On Tuesday, conservation group rescued a sea turtle […]

Bataan expands ties with La Union

Bataan expands ties with La Union

Another successful venture to preserve the majestic sea turtle species in Bataan concluded on August 25, 2023, as the Provincial Government of Bataan partnered with the Provincial Government of La Union through the sponsorship of GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), to capture La Union PG-ENRO’s best practices in preserving their pawikans, including their ordinances and […]