ang blog na may tama: Earth Hour

Nagpatay din ba kayo ng ilaw last March 29, 2008?? Around 8pm to 9pm?? Kung oo... astig ka!!! Because may pakialam ka sa nangyayari sa ating mundo. Earth Hour is an international event that asks households and businesses to turn off their lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour, to promote electricity conservation and thus lower carbon emissions.

Earth Hour Logo

The participants on this event are Google, TV Channels, Partner cities like Manila, Bangkok, Tel Aviv in Asia. And some cities in Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

Google Site during Earth Hour

Organizations including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines, the Department of Energy and local government agencies organized a count-down ceremony in Pasay complex which is known as an environmental flagship of the Metro Manila known otherwise for serious pollution of air and water.

Main intersection in Manila

Rising energy prices, worry about food supply shortage, abnormal weather phenomena and deteriorating environmental pollution were in the heads of millions of Filipinos as the nation observed the Earth Hour, initiated by WWF Australia last year.

Top view of a main intersection of Manila

Shopping malls, the Manila City Hall, several streets and government buildings of the financial hub of Makati City also observed the Earth Hour, while the Roxas Boulevard along the Manila Bay also turned off lights for one hour.

Filipinos view commercial establishments from Manila Bay

Led by the Roman Catholic Church and government agencies, the five cities of the Philippine capital region were the first of the Philippines to do so.