The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday encouraged Filipinos to join the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour on Saturday.
The DOH, together with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines , said the annual event takes the initiative of generating awareness to help address the climate crisis and promote measures that help reduce energy consumption through the one-hour switch off.This year’s theme, “The Biggest Hour for Earth,” aims to engage Filipinos through an in-person event to show solidarity and support in addressing climate change, according to the DOH.
The event will showcase key messages from WWF-Philippines and government officials, musical performances, a video presentation, and a countdown to Earth Hour at 8:30 p.m. “The DOH recognizes the crucial role of the environment in promoting the health and well-being of Filipinos. Hence, it is also our responsibility to care for the environment, as it would then take care of future generations of Filipinos,” DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said.“Makiisa po tayo dito dahil ang kalusugan ng kalikasan ay kalusugan din ng bawat tao ,” she added.
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