Makati joins Earth Hour

MANILA, Philippines - The Makati City government joined the observance of Earth Hour 2017 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens along Ayala Avenue on Saturday night.

Mayor Abigail Binay led the switching off of non-essential lights, with the theme “Shine a light on climate action,” from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Leopoldo Parumog, head of the city Department of Environmental Services, said the annual celebration of Earth Hour has helped decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the city.

Parumog said the participation of households and commercial establishments in last year’s Earth Hour translated to 13.2 million watts in total energy savings.