Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat, nakiisa sa pagpapakawala ng mga pawikan sa dagat sa La Union
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00:00 Aside from surfing, another thing that can be missed in La Union is the daily absence of fish during nesting season.
00:07 Rod Laguzod will tell you in detail.
00:09 Rise and shine, Rod.
00:11 It's true that the beauty of our country is inexhaustible.
00:18 Wherever you go, there are always things that will make you grow and prosper.
00:23 Here in the town of San Juan, La Union, aside from the beautiful waves that are perfect for surfing,
00:28 there is a blessing in bringing the nature to the place.
00:31 It's a nesting site for fish, so the place is a witness to the many fish that were caught here and the first to swim to the sea.
00:40 Now that the nesting season started in September and will last until this month, March,
00:46 almost every day there are hatchlings that are being released by the Kurma group,
00:50 or Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions, which is a chance for the conservation of fish in the area.
00:56 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!
01:00 We had a chance to witness the start of the travel of fish.
01:06 These hatchlings are called Olive Ridley, an endangered species,
01:11 and they need to swim towards the sea even if they are being brought back to the ocean.
01:17 Sea turtles have a built-in GPS that can read magnetic fields.
01:23 Their first steps, which is usually from their nest to the water, are the most important for them
01:29 because they will remember the coordinates of their home beach.
01:32 So in the future, when they are adults, some 10 to 15 years from now,
01:36 they will return to this very same beach to lay eggs.
01:38 Aside from the loss, Thai Ambassador to the Philippines, Tul Trisurat,
01:43 I think it's very good to create the awareness of the people in protecting the endangered species.
01:51 It's my first time participating in this and I'd like to encourage more cooperation
01:57 between the organizations that protect the endangered species between Thailand and the Philippines.
02:04 This year is a very special year for Thailand and the Philippines
02:07 as we celebrate the 75th anniversary between Thailand and the Philippines.
02:12 At the same time, a large Olive Ridley female was brought back to the ocean,
02:16 which is estimated to be 30 to 40 years old.
02:20 This accident happened last week and she had to be hospitalized.
02:25 Thai Ambassador reminded us of the recent Tuk Tuk, a popular vehicle in Thailand.
02:30 The problem is that even though they live in the ocean, they can't breathe underwater.
02:35 So if they get caught in the net, it's possible that they can drown.
02:39 So this turtle was partially drowned, but through treatment, at least it recovered.
02:45 And now we brought it back to the ocean.
02:47 Tuk Tuk was also given a Philippine tag that will serve as a reminder
02:51 that wherever it goes, it will know that it came from the Philippines.
02:54 It contains a country code and serial number.
02:57 And with the help of providing information and having a livelihood,
03:01 poaching or catching and killing of turtles was also ended.
03:06 Because the former poachers are now turtle patrollers and one of the ways to protect them.
03:11 The only way to protect sea turtles is to protect their habitat.
03:15 So it's also our habitat.
03:17 And sea turtles are our partners in maintaining the balance of our ocean.
03:23 So the only way to protect them is to protect our environment.
03:27 In the Department of Tourism, they are continuing their initiative on maintaining sustainability
03:33 along with ways to encourage tourism.
03:36 What we are doing this year is, for example,
03:39 when you go to San Juan La Union, people used to drink.
03:43 But if you go to La Union now, you will notice that you are not allowed to jet ski in the water,
03:48 you are not allowed to throw garbage in the sea, you are not allowed to eat in the sea,
03:51 you are not allowed to go yoshi and throw bats in the sea,
03:54 and most importantly, you are not allowed to go ATV or ride a motorcycle in the sea.
03:58 This is to protect the turtles that are swimming in San Juan.
04:01 Beach clean-up activities are also included in the activity.
04:05 And at the same time, an important part to take care of the environment
04:09 is the discipline of people.
04:12 Rod Laguzad for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.