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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Rainbow of Revival Presents: Shades of Healing Run at Liwasang Ulalim | May 12, 2024
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Earth Hour 2024 calls for Filipinos to switch off lights and stop using single-use plastics
Filipinos can help in solving two of our planet’s biggest problems, biodiversity loss and climate change, by doing their part in conserving energy and putting an end to the problem of plastic pollution.
Earth Hour 2024, set on March 23, Saturday, will once again bring together millions of people across the world so they can all give an hour for Earth and play a role in protecting nature. The local observance of Earth Hour, led by WWF-Philippines, will be held at the Kartilya ng Katipunan, beside the Manila City Hall.
“Too many of us have forgotten that we are deeply connected with nature, but the way we live, the way we produce and consume, the way we create the spaces we live - all have made a tremendous impact on our environment, on biodiversity,” WWF-Philippines Executive Director Katherine Custodio said during the media launch of Earth Hour 2024. “We need to remember a simple message that humans will be ok only if nature, our planet is ok.”
“This year Earth Hour Philippines’ focus is on addressing plastic pollution as it is one of the most pressing concerns for our country and a public health issue. We generate 2 million tonnes of plastic waste in the Philippines every year, only 9% is recycled, and 35% leaks out into the open environment. As we are an archipelago of 7,640 islands, the damage caused by plastic pollution to our environment is magnified,” Custodio said.
The Manila City Local Government is the main partner for this year and several iconic landmarks in the city, including the city hall clock tower and Rizal Monument, will switch off their lights for one hour from 8:30pm to 9:30pm to express their commitment and solidarity to the cause of protecting the and restoring the environment.
Across the Philippines, national landmarks, office buildings, government offices, and homes will switch off their lights as a sign of their commitment towards addressing our planet's sustainability.
The Earth Hour global celebration started as a symbolic event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and has grown into one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental movements spanning over 7,000 cities and 193 countries and territories.
The Philippines joined in 2008, making Earth Hour 2024 the sixteenth time the celebration is observed. From a symbolic lights off event, Earth Hour has evolved into a movement that not only shines light on the issue of climate change but also on the importance of protecting the environment in order to address the challenge of climate change.
“Manila is honored to be hosting this year’s Earth Hour celebration, especially with this year’s focus on eradicating plastic pollution,” said Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan. “As the country’s capital, we’re keen on using the influence we have in engaging other cities and Filipinos to do their part in saving the environment.”
The most recent scientific studies have found that the planet's deteriorating biodiversity and the fast changing climate are the two biggest challenges humanity confronts. There is a need to act quickly and decisively with new policies and systemic changes that promote renewable energy, transition to a circular economy, improving sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and increasing habitat restoration efforts. Plastics that end up in the ocean are recognized as affecting the ocean’s carbon absorption capacity as well and also becomes a risk factor for human health due to ingestion by fishing species.
“As one of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, we need to ask ourselves how can we as Filipinos help save the planet by addressing our contribution to plastic pollution and we hope to use Earth Hour as the platform for awareness and actions,” WWF-Philippines National Director for Earth Hour Atty. Angela Ibay said.
“It is important that we galvanize ourselves so that we have a collective renewed commitment to the environment and we want to make ensure that people are the center of the solution,” Ibay
Out of all the generated solid waste in the Philippines, plastic waste is the third largest with 2,150,000 tonnes in 2019 alone. Unfortunately, only 9% of these plastics are recycled due to insufficient capacity to recycle the high-value plastics. WWF-Philippines partners with governments, cities, businesses, communities, civil-society organizations, the academe, and individuals in order to find and implement solutions to the plastics problem. Plastics are virtually at every level of human society and therefore requires everyone’s concerted efforts.
Custodio highlighted the partnership with Manila as partner in the fight against plastic pollution: “Manila signed up to be a Plastic Smart City, which means they commit to 100% reduction in plastic waste leakage by 2030.”
”Like many around the world, Manila City believes that plastics do not belong in nature. The city has formulated and is implementing a program of action against marine litter, and has an ordinance regulating the use of single-use plastics,” Custodio said.
Filipinos can also participate in Earth Hour this year by logging their hours of doing something positive for nature. They can log on to https://www.wwf.org.ph/our_work/earthhour/ and choose from several activities that they can do individually, with friends and even as a community. WWF-Philippines has developed a specialized local Hour Bank where individuals can see if there are local activities and events that they can participate in.
Visit www.earthhour.org to learn more about events happening this Earth Hour around the world. Follow WWF-Philippines on social media for updates and events related to Earth Hour Philippines 2024. Lend your support to the environment with the official Earth Hour hashtags #EarthHour2024 and #BiggestHourForEarth.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Riviera by Vista Manors in tune with the rhythm of vibrant living
Vista Land, Philippines’ leading integrated property developer, proudly unveiled its newest vertical village, Riviera, promising elevated living experiences that allow living in perfect sync. Through Vista Manors, the real estate property is set to rise in Bohol's heartland, offering Global Filipinos living spaces that nurture dreams and aptly reflect contemporary living.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Call for Applications: Mister and Miss Philippine Eagles Club 2024
Mister and Miss Philippine Eagles Club 2024, organized by Tfoe-Pe Inc., aims to create a stage for a conservative beauty pageant, both locally and nationally. The stage values the contestants who see themselves as eagles and possess the ability to function as mediators to promote beauty, culture, and humanity. They should have knowledge, abilities, wit, and beauty embodying the qualities of the 4Ss: SMART, SPIRIT, SERVICE MIND, AND SIMPLIFY.
This year, the Mister and Miss Philippine Eagles 2024 pageant, hosted by TFOE-PE Inc., holds a unique vision that goes beyond traditional beauty pageants. Alongside the recognition of royalty and beauty, this prestigious title comes with the responsibility of serving the community and setting a positive example for others to follow.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Sony brings the new era of entertainment and technology at the Next-Gen XP
Catering to the needs and lifestyle of the Next-Generation, Sony Philippines brings a new era of entertainment and technology as it features top-of-the-line products and gadgets in its interactive event, the Next-Gen XP, at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
The event showcased Sony’s latest line of speakers, cameras, TVs, and headphones in awe-inspiring interactive installations, along with fun activities, the hippest performances from the internationally acclaimed dance crew A-Team, up-and-coming next-gen dance sensation Carlos Serrano III, and special performances from P-pop Female Alpha G22 and Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2024, Josh Cullen.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Call for Submissions: Likhaan Journal 18
Monday, March 4, 2024
HONOR opens new store at SM Megamall Cyberzone with HONOR Magic V2, world's thinnest foldable phone
Today also marks the First Day Sale of the highly-anticipated HONOR Magic V2, dubbed as The World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone available in the market, currently priced at Php 79,999.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Sun Life and Beyond Sport launch the opening of revamped basketball court in Calauan, Laguna
Thursday, February 29, 2024
MNL City Run 2024 series: Past Legacy Lane Run at Central Park, Alabang | March 17, 2024
Since its establishment in 2019, MNL City Run has swiftly become a premier running event organizer, going the extra mile by incorporating charity into the well-loved fitness activity.
With their string of successful events in the past years, they have already established a name in the running community. In 2023 alone, they have already raised and donated Php275,000 to various charitable endeavors, including Lil Brave Heart, Cerebral Palsy Super Warriors Philippines, Million Trees Foundation, and SOS Children’s Villages.
Monday, February 26, 2024
Sun Life sees stronger Philippine economy, financial markets in 2024
It’s bound to be a better year for the Philippine economy as inflation has peaked and prices are returning to normal.
This was the market outlook presented by Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC) Chief Investment Officer Ritchie Teo in a recent media conference.