A hawksbill sea turtle was safely returned to the sea after residents spotted it in Barangay San Ignacio, in Manay, Davao Oriental, highlighting strong community support for wildlife protection. Around midnight on February 20, 2026, Edgar Cassanova, a local seashell gleaner, noticed the turtle near a private property at Purok Molina of the barangay. He immediately informed the property owner, and together, they secured the turtle and contacted the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro)-Manay.

Amodo, N. (2026, March 5). Hawksbill turtle found near private property in Manay returned to sea. SunStar Davao, p. 3.