SILLIMAN University (SU) is enjoining everyone to observe Earth Hour today.
The school in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental encouraged the public to turn off their electricity for an hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
“Let us be one with the country and the world in this collective call for action on climate change,” the SU said in its press statement.
“Earth Hour may just be a modest step to show our concern for the environment. But as a collective habit, the idea behind it makes the routine a most significant support to show that we care, we are involved, and we can do something about climate change,” it added.
“Today, the world’s weather pattern tells us that we need to take care of the environment. We need to promote clean and alternative energy. We need to substantially minimize pollution. We need to protect our homes, our community and the world from the effects of climate change. Earth Hour calls us to be united. Let us act now!” the SU further said.