Last March 28, 2009, over 15 million Filipinos from 647 cities and towns nationwide voted in darkness. Instead of fear, Filipinos rejoiced in darkness as they participate in the ‘first global election’ between Earth and global warming. And it was evident who won – planet Earth.
The Philippines was one with over 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries, hundreds of millions of people have “voted Earth” in the world’s largest demonstration of public concern about climate change during Earth Hour 2009. For one hour, each of the 88 countries worldwide turned off their light to signify their desire to save Earth and combat global warming.
Here in the Philippines, Department of Energy (DOE), World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines, Green Army Network, and SWITCH Movement led the archipelago in the historical event.
Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga and the Bayanihan Dance Troupe entertained the crowd who witnessed the ceremonial shutdown led by DOE Secretary Angelo Reyes held at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.
According to WWF-Philippines, in an article posted in their website, the Philippines edged out all other countries for the most number of participating cities and towns, 647, followed by Greece with 484 and Australia with 309 - proving that Filipinos can rise up to the challenge of climate change.
Philippines’ Earth Hour 2009 celebration is sponsored Philips, SM Supermalls, Pilipinas Shell, Malampaya Joint Venture Partners (Shell Exploration, Chevron, and Philippine National Oil Company), First Gen Corporation, Energy Development Corporation , Meralco, and Ayala Land.
Web Phil Info.com, together with Kasal.com and Trabaho.com joins the world in celebration of Earth Hour 2009 and its call to inform the world about global warming and act to save our planet for future generations.
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