Release of marine turtle hatchlings

MAITUM, Sarangani (June 29, 2012) - Tree planters pose with Sangguniang Bayan Member Genaro Thomas Strong (4th from left) and forester Jessica Guilao (in white shirt, center), chief of the Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Section, before releasing 70 pawikan hatchlings during the mangrove planting in barangay Kiambing in line with the celebration of the Philippine Earth Month. Presidential Proclamation No. 237 declares the month of June as the Philippine Environment Month which aims to foster public awareness on the urgent need to preserve our environment. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani . (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)