Here in Cebu, numerous local communities, companies, organizations, malls, establishments, landmarks and individuals will show their support by turning off their lights for one hour.
Among these activies are:
Ayala Center Cebu's switching off 65-70% of its lights and its elevators and escalators as part of their contribution to this initiative. This will be made right after the Side A concert at The Terraces.
Aboitizland's participation at The Persimmon Plus, considered its urban village in Mabolo, Cebu City. Hourly lectures on energy conservation will be culminated from 9AM - 6PM. A walkathon from its corporate center in Banilad to The Persimmon Plus will also be held, and the celebrated countdown to the Earth Hour with dancers, tribal and acoustic performers, and drum beaters.
Other individuals will support this initiative through numerous activities all throughout Cebu but I'd like to invite all of you for one special gathering in Asiatown IT Park Lahug.
When: March 27, 2010 Saturday 830-930pm
Where: IT Park Open Field Fronting The Walk
What: Earth Hour Get Together!
What To Bring: White Mask and Mats
Moreover, WWF.org.ph has organized an Earth Hour video/photo contest. Please click here for instructions.
For Cebu residents and all Filipinos, let us support this movement in our own little ways. In our office and residences, let's switch off our lights at exactly 8:30pm, good for one hour.
Earth Hour: History
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating.
In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.
Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm (local time) and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.
Capture the moment:
Get involved globally and spread your contribution for Mother Earth!
Get involved globally and spread your contribution for Mother Earth!
With Earth Hour almost underway, you can capture all the action from the night. Check out how you can get involved.
Add your photos tohttp://flickr.com/groups/eh2010
Add your videos tohttp://www.youtube.com/group/earthhourglobal
Tweet what you are doing using #earthhour
Talk about what you are doing on the nightEarth Hour by WWF
Earth Hour is organized by WWF. With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries, it’s one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
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