Ligao joins Earth Hour 2015

LIGHT UP THE WORLD. Representatives from different sectors join the lighting of candles during the Earth Hour. 

With this year’s theme, “Use your power to change climate change,” the City Government of Ligao participated in the global celebration of Earth Hour on 28 March 2015.

"Earth Hour was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007.Since then it has grown to engage more than 162 countries and territories worldwide."  -www.earthhour.org

This year's Earth Hour focused on empowering individuals to take part in combating the adverse effects of climate change.

Ligao City Vice Mayor urged the Ligaoenos to participate in the national efforts of conserving energy by using energy-saving light bulbs, and switching off electric appliances when not needed.

Former Ligao City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez likewise encouraged the participants to conduct more tree-planting activities with the help of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office. Since 2007, the City Government has been actively participating in the annual Earth Hour. During her administration, Mayor Gonzalez together with experts, conceptualized the Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plant to address global warming. In 2014, the Mini Hydro was inaugurated and is currently supplying power to the Class "AA" Slaughterhouse in Tinago, Ligao City.

Pledges of Commitment were offered by Sunflower Festival Queen Mae-Ann Navales, Bb. Ligao 2015 Janela Cipriano, Youth Leaders Lorna Remon and Rico Pradas, PSUPT Brenda Garcia, ALS Specialist Joy Navera, representatives from the Volunteer and Religious groups, City Health Officer Dr. Wynns Samar, and former Ligao City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez who also represented Ligao Women’s Club.

Written by Lala Peñafiel 

Watch the video for 2015 Earth Hour