157 sea turtle hatchlings released in Cavite town

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The release is done before the 14th Pawikan Festival, which will be held on February 7 and organized by the local government of Naic and the Naic Tourism Office

CAVITE, Philippines – The Samahan ng Labac Pawikan Patroller (SLPP) on S5turday, January 24, released 157 newly hatched pawikan hatchlings to the shore of Barangay Labac in Naic town here.

The Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings have been cared for by SLPP at the Labac Conservatory Facility, located on the banks of Barangay Labac, since December 2024.

“Usually we release the hatchlings, when it is already dark, so that could reach the deep sea, because when there is still daylight, there are many predators, like birds and sometimes people also take them,” he added.

The activity was done before the 14th Pawikan Festival, which will be held on February 7 and organized by the local government of Naic and the Naic Tourism Office.

The festival will feature a float parade with participation from each Barangay in Naic town. The winners will receive the following prizes:

• 1st place: P25,000
• 2nd place: P15,000
• 3rd place: P10,000
• 4th place: P5,000

– With reports from Dennis Abrina/Rappler.com