The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world’s most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.
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Zamboanga Sibugay Floods: Community Resilience Amidst Disaster
Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Diplahan, a landslide in Buug, and damaged homes in Payao, affecting around 800 families in Zamboanga Sibugay. With no reported casualties, local police and disaster teams quickly mobilized as residents begin the cleanup โ highlighting the provinceโs ongoing battle with seasonal weather challenges and community resilience.