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(Eagle News) – The Philippines joined the world in observing Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22, with Malacanang saying that the resolve to clean and restore Boracay Island to its previously pristine nature was in line with this. “Today, April 22, we join the rest of the world in observing Earth Day,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement. “This year’s observance of Earth Day in the Philippines has stricken a resonant chord with […]
In line with this celebration, we encourage you to try these helpful tips from us to have an amazing Earth Day tomorrow! Let’s celebrate the environment and do our part to make everyday a happy Earth Day!
by Carole Landry UNITED Nations, United States (AFP) — A record 175 countries, including the world’s top polluters China and the United States, signed the Paris climate deal Friday, boosting hopes of quick action on combating global warming. French President Francois Hollande was the first leader to put his signature to the accord during a ceremony at the United Nations, followed by leaders from island-states hardest hit by climate change. US Secretary of State […]
by Carole LANDRY UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) — World leaders gather at the United Nations on Friday to sign the Paris climate deal and get the ball rolling on a quick entry into force to start beating back global warming. French President Francois Hollande and Canada’s Justin Trudeau will join US Secretary of State John Kerry for the ceremony attended by more than 165 governments, the largest ever one-day signing of an international agreement. […]
QUEZON CITY, April 22 — There’s another reason to celebrate this year’s Earth Day. Celebrity and former National Youth Commissioner Jose Sixto “Dingdong” G. Dantes III asserts that the Earth Day this 2016 marks the success of young Filipino climate advocates who led and signed up for the #NowPH movement, in order to push for the approval of the Paris Agreement in France last year. Launched by the National Youth Commission (NYC) and the Climate Change […]
MANILA, April 20 — In celebration of Earth Day, the U.S. Embassy Manila will conduct a bamboo sapling planting activity at Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo on April 22, 2016 (Friday), 7:00 am – 9:00 am. The event is in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Antipolo, Rizal and SM Cares. English Access Microscholarship Program scholars, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative members, and U.S. Embassy’s Green Team will plant one thousand (1,000) bamboo saplings. Hinulugang Taktak […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) asked the public to take care of the environment. Said announcement was made in advance of the national celebration for Earth Day on April 22. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Thousands of cyclists joined the campaign for clean air and alternative modes of transportation in celebration of Earth Day. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the CCP Liwasang Kalikasan, with the theme “Luntiang Lungsod, Luntiang Sining” (Green City, Green Arts). Liwasang Kalikasan will be transformed into an “Eco-Village”, a theme park that offers fun and educational activities, performances, exhibits, and interactive activities in the entire park. Earth Day starts with an early morning fitness entitled Zayaw sa Kalikasan (2-hour Zumba Fitness) led by TV-event host-dance […]
In line with this year’s Earth Day theme “Climate Change,” Luis Yee Jr., or Junyee conceived of an outdoor installation “Hangin ay Buhay” in praise of wind power as a non-pollutant and clean energy source. Three hundred bamboo poles were placed in the front lawn of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), each topped with a propeller contraption, as an artistic cluster of “windmills”. The propellers, ingeniously designed from recycled natural materials such as […]
Let’s celebrate the environment and do our part to make everyday a happy Earth Day! In line with this celebration, we encourage you to try these helpful tips from us to have an amazing Earth Day tomorrow!
Every year, on April 22, the whole world celebrates Earth Day. First celebrated in the 1970s, this worldwide event is held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in. It was first held on April 22, 1970. Now, the event is globally coordinated by the Earth Day Network and is celebrated in more than 192 countries. In the Philippines, the event focuses on […]
