SAN NARCISO, Zambales: Gerry Grospe, 53, used to hunt pawikans and collect their eggs for food 8 years ago. Sometimes, he would even sell his catch in the public market.

“Turtle meat, although sold at very high prices, tastes better than beef, that’s why people love it,” Grospe said.

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