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The Philippines joined the over 70 countries that participated in the global movement to save mother Earth. Earth Hour is a 60 minute lights-off initiative to conserve energy. Less electricity consumed means less burning of fuels by power plants. The Philippine movement was a success.


Studio 23 had a special coverage of the event, with remote reports in key cities all over the Philippines. TJ Manotoc and Bianca Gonzales hosted the coverage, and Energy Secretary Angelo T. Reyes took control over the symbolic switch. At 8:30PM lights went off at the SM Mall of Asia, simultaneous with participating cities across the nation.




Various performances followed suit, with the Bayanihan Dance Troupe and their "Pandanggo sa Ilaw". The Bayanihan Dance Troupe is the Philippine's premiere folk dance group with international critical acclaim.
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano also performed on stage.
This international event also showed the performance of the Philippine's most renowned international artist M. Lea Salonga. She sang "From A Distance" dedicated to this earth-saving initiative.

Last year, 29 March 2008, the Philippines joined countries around the world in participation of Earth Hour. Now, 28th of March 2009, marks the third year of Earth Hour- an event that will fuel awareness on climate change and prove that when the people of the world work together, they can make a difference in the fight against global warming. Last year, Earth Hour took place from 8 to 9 in the evening on a Saturday night. A total of almost 80MW(MegaWatts) was saves all around the world, approximately equivalent to shutting down one fuel power plant. Now, Earth Hour will happen at 8:30 - 9:30 PM.


This year has seen the growth of supporters and over 70 countries will be joining in this spectacular display of love for Mother Earth. Cast your vote now by switching your lights off at 8:30-9:30PM! Vote Yes to Mother Earth!

Watch the special Earth Hour coverage of ABS-CBN on Studio 23.
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