"The DENR and its offices have allowed local government units to do something along the lines of taking care of wildlife, but I think there are no specific protocols in the case of specific, unique animals like Lolong. I think this is needed because an animal like Lolong, a natural treasure, should have been under the care of the relevant government agency, and that is the DENR," noted the 85-year-old marine biologist and winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Good Governance in 1992.