This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
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SAN ANTONIO – Japan’s ambassador to the United States apologized Saturday on behalf of his country for the 65-mile forced walk of U.S. troops and allies during World War II that left some 11,000 prisoners of war dead.
“As former prime ministers of Japan have repeatedly stated: The Japanese people should bear in mind that we [...]
After New Year’s Day, the second of January 2009, I took a trip to Montemar Beach Resort in Bagac, Bataan to attend the wedding of my good friend Joey Zamora and his wife Geri.
I drove up to Bataan from my home in Paranaque, leaving home just a bit after breakfast at around 8am. The drive [...]
Rain clouds loomed over Metro Manila yesterday, March 26, but in Bagac, Bataan, the weather turned out to be bright and sunny with clear blue skies. Members of the press were able to enjoy the warm weather during the set visit organized by Annabelle Rama for the stars of the GMA-7 primetime show Zorro.
A bus [...]
SAN ANTONIO – Japan’s ambassador to the United States apologized Saturday on behalf of his country for the 65-mile forced walk of U.S. troops and allies during World War II that left some 11,000 prisoners of war dead.
“As former prime ministers of Japan have repeatedly stated: The Japanese people should bear in mind that we [...]
Rain clouds loomed over Metro Manila yesterday, March 26, but in Bagac, Bataan, the weather turned out to be bright and sunny with clear blue skies. Members of the press were able to enjoy the warm weather during the set visit organized by Annabelle Rama for the stars of the GMA-7 primetime show Zorro.
A bus [...]
“Welcome to our Universal Studios!” ang bati ni Richard Gutierrez sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang entertainment press sa set ng Zorro sa Acuzar Compound sa Bagac, Bataan noong March 26. Naging posible ang pagdalaw na iyon sa location—na may three-hour drive from Quezon City to Bagac, Bataan—sa imbitasyon ng ina ni [...]
SAN ANTONIO – Japan’s ambassador to the United States apologized Saturday on behalf of his country for the 65-mile forced walk of U.S. troops and allies during World War II that left some 11,000 prisoners of war dead.
“As former prime ministers of Japan have repeatedly stated: The Japanese people should bear in mind that we [...]
Rain clouds loomed over Metro Manila yesterday, March 26, but in Bagac, Bataan, the weather turned out to be bright and sunny with clear blue skies. Members of the press were able to enjoy the warm weather during the set visit organized by Annabelle Rama for the stars of the GMA-7 primetime show Zorro.
A bus [...]
“Welcome to our Universal Studios!” ang bati ni Richard Gutierrez sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang entertainment press sa set ng Zorro sa Acuzar Compound sa Bagac, Bataan noong March 26. Naging posible ang pagdalaw na iyon sa location—na may three-hour drive from Quezon City to Bagac, Bataan—sa imbitasyon ng ina ni [...]
LITO BANAYO
‘Which costs more, the grouches on the Senate floor, or the comedians on TV?’
BELEAGUERED Sen. Manuel B. Villar Jr., former Speaker of the House of Representatives, former President of the Senate, called upon his “loyal” allies to circle the wagons. Indeed the allies came, but all they brought were cartwheels. And how they spun [...]
No offense meant to ardent supporters of Noynoy, some of whom are my close friends. Just a point of view of a non political observer.
In every election, the easiest choice to make is, who you would not vote for. This year, it is profoundly difficult because for me the easiest identifiable candidate whom I would [...]
As “Senators of the Republic” they are supposed to be beholden to no one but the Filipino people. But at the last session day in the Senate, eleven of them revealed to the entire nation that they are beholden to only one person. We saw them serving the best interest of their colleague Manuel Villar [...]
By Solita Collas-Monsod
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:06:00 01/30/2010
WHILE the Senate is declaring a moratorium on the discussion of the ethics case against Sen. Manny Villar, here are some incontrovertible facts, presented in Q & A form. The source of the information is also given.
Question: What roadway projects are the subject matter of the Villar ethics [...]
A PHILIPPINES THAT WORKS: ECONOMIC VISION AND PLATFORM
Senator Benigno S. Aquino III
Officers and members of the Makati Business Club, Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen, my friends and countrymen.
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to address you. I trust your asking me first is not based on alphabetical order, [...]
SAN ANTONIO – Japan’s ambassador to the United States apologized Saturday on behalf of his country for the 65-mile forced walk of U.S. troops and allies during World War II that left some 11,000 prisoners of war dead.
“As former prime ministers of Japan have repeatedly stated: The Japanese people should bear in mind that we [...]
The reason why I conducted the “first and only Bataan Death March Challenge” in April 2000 held along the exact route where the event occured because I was challenged why in the world would the ROTC of White Sands, New Mexico, USA celebrate such event in their desert where a handful of US World War [...]
Rain clouds loomed over Metro Manila yesterday, March 26, but in Bagac, Bataan, the weather turned out to be bright and sunny with clear blue skies. Members of the press were able to enjoy the warm weather during the set visit organized by Annabelle Rama for the stars of the GMA-7 primetime show Zorro.
A bus [...]
“Welcome to our Universal Studios!” ang bati ni Richard Gutierrez sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang entertainment press sa set ng Zorro sa Acuzar Compound sa Bagac, Bataan noong March 26. Naging posible ang pagdalaw na iyon sa location—na may three-hour drive from Quezon City to Bagac, Bataan—sa imbitasyon ng ina ni [...]
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