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  • The Pawikan Quiz Bee

    The Pawikan Quiz Bee

    The Pawikan Quiz Bee

    Who’s ready for another year of brilliant minds and big heart for nature?
    The Pawikan Quiz Bee is happening on November 24–25 at the Bataan Tourism Pavilion, City of Balanga!
    Elementary, junior high, and senior high students from across Bataan will once again gather to test their knowledge, celebrate learning, and champion the protection of our Pawikan. With the support of DepEd Bataan and DepEd City of Balanga, this event continues to inspire the youth to care for our environment in fun and meaningful ways.
    Join us as we cheer on our young participants and celebrate their growing love for conservation.

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    Bataan Tourism Park Announcement

    Bataan Tourism Park Announcement

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    Pawikan Enviromental Forum

    Pawikan Enviromental Forum

    Nawa’y marami pong natutunan ang ating mga kabataang mag-aaral tungkol sa kahalagahan ng mga pawikan matapos ang isinagawang Pawikan Environmental Forum sa piling paaralan sa Bataan.
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    Day 3 of the Pawikan Environmental Forum Broadens Awareness in the Municipalities of Orani, Samal, and Abucay

    The province-wide Pawikan Environmental Forum continued yesterday, November 19, 2025, bringing its third-day learning sessions to Kabalutan Elementary School in Orani, Lalawigan Elementary School in Samal, and Wawa Elementary School in Abucay.
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    The province-wide Pawikan Environmental Forum continued last November 18, 2025, reaching more young learners at San Pablo Elementary School in Dinalupihan and Almacen Elementary School in Hermosa.
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    Pawikan Festival 2025 Schedule of Activities

    Pawikan Festival 2025 Schedule of Activities

    Let’s come together and show our love for nature at this year’s Pawikan Festival 2025.
    This November 29, we will gather at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Brgy. Nagbalayong, Morong to honor our beloved Pawikan and the communities who work tirelessly to protect them.
    From early morning activities and creative competitions to the ceremonial releasing of hatchlings, and ending the day with a coastal clean-up, the festival serves as a beautiful reminder that every small act of care helps keep our coastal ecosystems alive.
    Everyone is welcome, from families, volunteers, students, to nature lovers, to enjoy a meaningful day of learning, discovery, and community, all united by one mission: Help Save the Pawikan.
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