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Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu
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Cimatu cited the sighting of a nesting sea turtle, locally called “pawikan,” in Zambales province as a proof that efforts to preserve the country’s wildlife during the pandemic have been effective.
“Even if we are faced with a difficult situation brought about by the threats of the disease, we must continue to strive to protect and preserve our endangered pawikan,” said.
According to Cimatu, observing a nesting pawikan was “enough to motivate the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to carry on with its task of protecting the environment during these uncertain times.”