Marcos pushes power savings on Earth Hour

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. —INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged the public to follow energy efficiency measures in order to efficiently manage resources and protect the environment amid the impact of climate change.

He made the call as the government observed “Earth Hour” in which nonessential lights were switched off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

In a minute-long video posted on his Facebook account, Mr. Marcos stressed the “crucial role of energy efficiency in addressing climate change.” “In the Philippines, our commitment to promoting energy efficiency paves the way for a cleaner, more climate resilient nation,” he said.

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The President pointed out that with challenges like El Niño, “efficient resource management becomes absolutely important.”

He then urged the public to support and take part in the government’s “You Have The Power” campaign with the private sector, which is aimed at encouraging Filipinos to adopt an energy-efficient lifestyle.

This year’s “Earth Hour” observation has the theme, “Switch-off plastic pollution, switch-on nature” to encourage Filipinos to switch off their appliances and lights for an hour to decrease plastic pollution. —JULIE M. AURELIO