ZAMBOANGA. Personnel from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, successfully released 94 endangered Green Sea Turtle hatchlings back into their natural habitat on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Zamboanga Peninsula announced on Saturday, June 13, that the hatchlings were released along the shore of Alegria village, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte. According to the DENR, the hatchlings emerged from a protected sea turtle nest in Alegria village.
“The nesting site was discovered and reported by former Barangay Captain Junie Montina and barangay officials of Barangay Alegria, enabling Cenro-Siocon to immediately implement monitoring and protection measures that safeguarded the eggs until hatching,” the DENR-Zamboanga Peninsula stated.
“The successful release highlights how prompt reporting and community participation can contribute to the conservation of threatened wildlife species,” the agency added.
DENR personnel conducted site verification, species identification, and regular monitoring throughout the incubation period. Green Sea Turtles are classified as Endangered under DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-09. The DENR emphasized that conservation efforts such as nest protection and habitat monitoring are vital for the species' recovery in Philippine waters.
Cenro-Siocon continues to encourage the public to report wildlife sightings and nesting activities to strengthen conservation efforts and protect the country's biodiversity.
