Filipinos all set for Earth Hour 2012
23.05.12
In Davao, residents will send off 10,000 biodegradable wishing lanterns in time for the one-hour switch-off. According to a Philippine Information Agency report, the lanterns will be released at Magsaysay Park, Times Beach and Toril in Davao City; Sta. Cruz, Digos City, Malalag and Malita in Davao del Sur; Mati City, Lupon in Davao Oriental; Pantukan in Compostela Valley; and Tagum City, Panabo City, and Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte.
“No matter where you are, we can all make a statement by sending off these wishing lanterns. Wherever you plan to be, when the Earth Hour strikes, we can all simultaneously release the lanterns, with our wishes for a proactive business community, in light of present climate change realities,” Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) officer Bo Puentespina said.
The report also mentioned that the Department of Energy and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines, in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency, will conduct a seminar on energy efficiency and conservation targeting a multi-sectoral participation from the local government, students, businesses, NGOs, and various consumers.
Source: Pinoy