Local folks in the coastal barangay of Navitas in Panay, Capiz province recently witnessed the release of 106 Olive ridley (Lepidochelysolivacea) sea turtle hatchlings. Last Dec 7, 2021 at 3:30 am, Hardeliza Besa, a resident in Brgy. Navitas spotted a sea turtle laying eggs in the seashore. She then informed Brgy. Captain Vicente Regalado about her discovery around two hours later.

Olive ridley hatchlings released in Panay. (2022, February 22). DailyGuardian, p. 8.