The DILG has asked local government units to support the observance of Earth Hour on Saturday by switching lights off as a message regarding climate change. | GabrielLaluINQ
In a statement on Friday, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said that the Philippines must unite with the world in sending a strong message regarding the need for collective action to combat environment concerns.It has been a tradition that lights and appliances are shut down during earth hour. For this year, lights at major establishments would be turned off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
“Let us unite with the rest of the world in caring for our one and only home, Mother Earth. Ang simpleng pagpatay ng inyong mga ilaw ay malaking tulong na para makabawas sa epekto ng climate change,” Abalos said.
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