Earth Hour Speech

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SENATOR Sonny Angara has called on the Filipino youth to be “climate warriors” even as he urged the entire nation to participate in the “Earth Hour” to be held on March 25 and appealed for a wide unity in protecting and saving the planet from environment plunderers.
Earth Hour is an annual global environmental event aimed at encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol of their commitment to the planet.
“Earth Hour is more than just how much energy is saved when we switch off our lights for one hour. It is about inspiring people to unite and against the destruction of the environment and climate change.
This year’s Earth Hour switch-off event …show more content…

And they should use this knowledge in convincing the government, policymakers, legislators and nongovernment organizations to come up with measures that will address climate change and save and protect mother nature,” he said.
The Philippines has been participating in the annual Earth Hour since 2009, and has earned the title of “Earth Hour Hero Country” from 2009 to 2013 for topping participation records with over 15 million Filipinos joining the event.
Through the support of the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Leagues of Municipalities, Cities, and Provinces, the Metro Manila Development Authority, and other government partners, Earth Hour in the Philippines has always been a success with each year witnesses a growing multi-sectoral support system, proving that more and more Filipinos believe in the message of Earth

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