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==Mati joins Earth Hour 2012== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1561333090105 | |||
*By: Neela G. Duallo | |||
*''March 30, 2012'' | |||
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental- For the 5th time, the City of Mati will participate in the Earth Hour on March 31, a global call for awareness to Global Warming , insinuating the great need for environmental preservation and protection. | |||
City Mayor Michelle N. Rabat ordered a stronger participation from all city offices, department heads, heads of offices in the provincial government, national line agencies, and the 26 Barangay Councils of Mati to the Earth Hour, and other activities embedded by the city government to the switching off of non-essential lights. | |||
The mayor also urged private offices and establishments, religious groups, schools, and other institutions and organizations to join in the event. | |||
The switching off is slated at 8:30-9:30 in the evening, while the schedule for the switching off of signage lights and other facilities of public and private sectors would depend on their operation and business. | |||
There will also be a grand celebration to the cause of the Earth Hour through the releasing of sky lanterns, film showing, musical variety show, and live band concert. | |||
The releasing of sky lanterns will be done by the representatives of the different sectors invited by the city government. | |||
Said activities will start at 6:00PM, a prelude to the Earth Hour. | |||
With the observance of the Earth Hour 2012, the local government of Mati is looking forward to another victorious hour for Mother Earth. | |||
==Davao transport group awaits provisional fare hike approval== | ==Davao transport group awaits provisional fare hike approval== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1551332993478 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R11&article=1551332993478 | ||