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99 marine turtle hatchlings are heading home for good, Volunteers were lauded by DENR 9 of their great work

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1 year ago

February 27, 2024

Ninety-Nine (99) marine sea turtles were released back to the sea after spending 70 days in a DENR 9 Marine Turtle Hatchery and Rescue Center where they were first translocated as eggs.
Regional Executive Director Arturo E. Fadriquela, together with officials from PENRO Zamboanga del Norte and CENRO Manukan, led in the release of 99 Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) Turtles hatchlings in the early morning of February 21 in a beach at Barangay Dohinob, Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte where the turtle eggs were recovered and translocated in the on-site hatchery.

The marine turtle eggs were rescued and translocated by Hatchery Technician Themistocles M. Yaco (a former community volunteer and now employed by CENRO Manukan) at the onsite turtle hatchery as the nesting site was determined to be prone to inundation during high tide coupled with the presence of stray dogs.

RED Fadriquela lauded the efforts, volunteerism and dedication of the people behind this accomplishment as they contribute to the mandate of the department on Biodiversity protection and conservation.

“This is the result when the DENR and the community work as partners in conservation efforts as it transforms residents to be advocates of marine turtle conservation. Mr. Yaco’s unselfish dedication will be recognized as a beacon of hope for marine turtles nesting in the area and a model to emulate for the rest of the residents”, Director Fadriquela said.
According to ZDN PENRO Cidur Julsadjiri, coastal areas in ZDN are known as nesting sites for Olive Ridley marine turtles and their office have implemented measures to address the conservation and protection of these turtles in the area.

“We have identified 28 active nesting sites throughout Zamboanga del Norte and have initiated dialogues and consultations with concerned local government units and stakeholders for the establishment of a Marine Turtle Nesting Sites Network with a proposed multi-partite memorandum of agreement for its institutionalization”, PENRO Julsadjiri said.
On the other hand, Manukan CENRO George Laolao said that as of this period, the Marine Turtle Hatchery and Rescue Center maintained by DENR-CENRO Manukan were able to release a total of Three-Hundred Twenty-Eight (328) olive ridley hatchlings from the 3 out of 14 clutches of pawikan eggs which was translocated to the hatchery from January 2024 to date having a high survival rate of 97.62%.

“This accomplishment is attributed to our technical personnel, especially to Mr. Yaco and other community residents, who scour the beach of Dohinob looking for nesting turtles and assessing if the eggs needs rescue and translocation,” CENRO Laolao added.

DENR Administrative Order 2019-09 otherwise known as Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Fauna and their categories classifies the Olive Ridley Turtle as “ENDANGERED” and extra care is exerted for its protection and conservation.

DENR is also reminding everyone that Wildlife species are protected under Republic Act 9147 or the “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act”, which prohibits anybody from collecting, hunting, injuring and killing/destroying of wildlife species, including handling/possessing of wildlife without permits/licenses. They should immediately report to the nearest DENR Office on the presence of injured or captured wildlife for proper disposition.

Source: DENR Zamboanga Peninsula

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April 23, 2025

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Pope Francis, renowned for his humility and commitment to building bridges across different backgrounds and faiths, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The pontiff passed away on Monday after a period of declining health, which included an extended hospital stay earlier this year due to double pneumonia.

A number of world leaders are expected to attend the funeral, including former U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Prince William.

Meanwhile, a second cardinal eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave to elect the next pope has withdrawn due to health concerns. Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera, 79, will not travel to Rome for the funeral or participate in the conclave, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid confirmed to ABC News. Although still under the voting age limit of 80, his health has prevented his involvement.

Earlier this week, Cardinal Vinko Puljić also announced he would not take part in the conclave for similar health-related reasons, according to Italy’s ANSA news agency.

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President Bongbong Marcos Turns Over 91 Ambulances to Northern Mindanao and BARMM

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1 week ago

April 23, 2025

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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial turnover of 91 modern ambulances to the Northern Mindanao Region and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) yesterday, held at the Pelaez Sports Center in Cagayan de Oro City.

Of the total units, 85 were distributed to various municipalities and cities across Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur. The remaining six units were allocated to the BARMM.

The turnover is part of a PHP 2.2 billion government initiative to acquire 1,000 ambulances for nationwide distribution, aimed at enhancing the emergency and disaster response capabilities of Local Government Units (LGUs).

These state-of-the-art Patient Transport Vehicles were provided through the Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program (MTVDP) of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

Each ambulance is equipped with a stretcher, oxygen tank, and blood pressure monitor to ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients during emergencies.

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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Jolts Parts of Mindanao

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April 23, 2025

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Several areas in Mindanao were rocked by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake on Tuesday night, causing panic among residents and prompting precautionary safety checks across affected communities.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake struck at around 10:00 p.m., with the epicenter located near the province of Davao del Sur. The tremor was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 15 kilometers.

Strong shaking was felt in various parts of Mindanao, including Davao City, General Santos, Cotabato, and nearby provinces. In some areas, the quake lasted several seconds and caused items to fall from shelves and power outages to occur briefly.

There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, but local disaster response units were quickly mobilized to assess the situation and ensure the safety of residents. Authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant as aftershocks are expected.

Phivolcs reminded residents in quake-prone areas to review emergency preparedness plans and stay updated through official channels for any developments.

The earthquake serves as a reminder of the country’s vulnerability to seismic activity, as the Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where numerous earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur each year.

Source: PHIVOLCS