09/10/2026
๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ค๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐!
As the new pawikan season draws near, let us look back at last seasonโs conservation efforts!
From October 2025 to April 2026, a total of 2,751 Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings were successfully released into the sea off the coast of Dipolog City. These hatchlings came from 47 nests found at various sites along Dipolog Boulevard and the coastal stretch of Dipolog Airport.
This achievement would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of the City Government of Dipolog, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO), DENR-CENRO A2, local fisherfolk, barangays, and concerned citizens.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our resident pawikan in-charge, Roldan A. Maylon; our partner from CENRO Manukan, Jim V. Montejar; and our dedicated volunteer patroller, Manuel O. Subrado, for their invaluable commitment to protecting these marine treasures.
We are deeply grateful for the communityโs continued support and cooperation in safeguarding these gentle creatures and helping ensure that future generations can witness their return to our shores.