The world celebrates the “largest environmental movement” known as Earth Day every April 22. Under the theme “Planet vs Plastics,” this year’s event calls for widespread awareness on the health risks of plastics. Organizer Earthday.org strives for a 60 percent cut in plastic production by...
FILE - Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by...
The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Clement in Angono, Rizal is leading this year’s awareness campaign for the environment. It will hold a pro-Earth seminar for the public on April 26 in observance of World Earth Day 2024. Through the initiative of the Ecology Ministry and the Social and...
The world will celebrate Earth Day, the “largest environmental movement” seeking to mobilize global stakeholders, including the average citizen, this April 22, 2024 under the theme “Planet vs. Plastics.” According to organizer Earthday.org, we are collectively responsible for...
SM Supermalls once again showed its continuous commitment to sustainable practices like this Earth Hour, by supporting the annual Global Lights Switch Off on March 23 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This year, SM went beyond the lights switch-off, encouraging public participation through a...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to embrace energy-efficient practices to reduce their carbon footprint and help protect the environment. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as the Philippines joined the celebration of the Earth Hour on Saturday,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its support for the global movement for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. Photo from Pixabay "This hour-long event invites us all to reflect on our collective responsibility to protect and preserve Earth's precious resources," DSWD...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) invited the public to turn off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 as a cooperation towards “sustainable living.” Pixabay KPhivolcs said it takes part in creating a noteworthy effect and in standing up for...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, March 22, announced its participation in Earth Hour 2024, highlighting its recognition of the interconnection between health and the environment. Photo from Pixabay It said that on March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., all non-essential lights in DOH...
BUTUAN CITY – A mining firm in the Caraga region is participating in the observance of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. PHILSAGA Mining Corp. conducts a tree-planting activity in Agusan del Sur on Wednesday, March 20. (Mike U. Crismundo) Philsaga Mining Corp. (PMC) will mobilize officials,...
Members of the Manila City Council The Manila City Council passed a resolution encouraging all business establishments and households in the City of Manila to join this year’s Earth Hour and to reduce the use of plastic products. During its 121st session, Councilor Jaybee Hizon, Councilor Johann...
Korean indie rock band Wave to Earth performed in two jam-packed shows in Manila to wrap up their “The First Era Concert.” Wave to Earth made the Philippines their last stop for the tour, which saw Filipino fans trooping to the New Frontier Theater on March 11 and 13. The second show was...
