March 25 is Earth Hour

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2017/03/23/march-25-earth-hour-532745
• Thursday, March 23, 2017

By Razel V. Cuizon

THE Cebu City Government will host Earth Hour 2017 celebration, or the switching off of lights for an hour tomorrow, March 25.

Former Councilor Ma. Nida Cabrera, who serves as over-all chairman of the Earth Hour 2017, said the City has set aside P80,000 fund from the City Sponsored Activities for the event.

Cabrera pointed out the importance of joining the Earth Hour, which is also being observed globally. Earth Hour, which will be observed from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., is a global drive to reduce the effects of climate change.

It will be the first time for the City to host the event, in partnership with several non-government organizations.

Before the switch-off ceremony, a program will be held at Plaza Independencia.

Teoddy Navea, Secretary General of Sanlakas, said that his group will also organize a lecture with Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as speaker to discuss the ill-effects of coal-fired power plants.

After the one-hour turning off of lights, Habagat Outdoor Equipment also organized a night bike ride, which is expected to gather at least 4,000 bikers.