Comments on: Earth Hour, Sat., 29 March 2008 from 8-9p.m.

By: dhayL

dhayL — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:25:14 +0000

We were at my aunt’s house during the Earth Hour, and yes we did turned off all the lights for one hour. It was really a sight to behold, almost all the houses in the block participated, very cool! Although we had a late supper, so we had to use candles and my sister’s cell phone to give us some light while we eat! Buti na we had kfc and not isda for ulam! hehehe

By: Mariel

Mariel — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:13:32 +0000

I was in Coron for the weekend with a couple of friends. We were wondering if the town will turn off the lights for Earth Hour. They actually did…because there was a blackout! Hahahaha! The power was out for about 2 hours!

By: joyce

joyce — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:43:03 +0000

for meekerz: “WWF and Meralco estimate the participation of more than a million Filipinos, saving 56MWh of energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 30-tonnes in Luzon alone â€“ equivalent to shutting down an entire coal-fired powerplant.”
https://www.wwf.org.ph/newsfacts.php?pg=det&id=110

By: meekerz

meekerz — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:02:04 +0000

We closed our lights :) And in doing so, realized that we could afford to close some other lights on normal days. Have they done a pledge count/ headcount after? I’m curious how many people joined.

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:35:19 +0000

Our house was dark but after a couple of minutes, we just couldn’t do without the electric fan :( . The air in the house did seem to cool down a bit when all the lights were turned off.

By: hypes

hypes — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:01:20 +0000

When you’re an IT person and you’re in your room without any electricity for an hour, you would feel that it’s end of the world. Feels good though thinking that at least for an hour, i have stopped consuming energy.

The earth hour wasnt observed by many here in Davao. Probably, the public information wasnt that effective (or thats how i want to believe).

the light’s up, and i hope you dont mind i invite you to bookmark your blogposts in my site https://pinoyvibes.net. it is a “do follow” site so it should at least contribute to increasing your PR. kitakits!

By: Eileen Clement

Eileen Clement — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:56:27 +0000

Just did it MM! went out to walk with the hubby and the kids for 45 minutes, then prayed the rosary– sarap!

By: Trin

Trin — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:54:42 +0000

Great! Thanks, MM!

Have seen studies that say we will need 3 planet earths to sustain our lifestyles if we go on this way. and unless we figure out how to live on mars and another planet (?), our only real choice is to change.

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a countdown event tonight, 7pm CCP front lawn, Roxas Blvd. Have asked my friends to bring their kids too. After all, they’re the reason we’re doing this. :-)

Heard that for tonight the firefly brigade (cycling group) will bike down the length of Roxas Blvd in their reflectorized garb and there will be percussion bands and fire dancers too. Most exciting for me is just to see the whole strip of Roxas Blvd. turn off its lights for a good cause.

Obviously, I’m in!

-Trin

By: Lani

Lani — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:12:34 +0000

Definitely, I will participate.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:00:41 +0000

I’m having a “party” in my condo tonight with my family and we’ll have dinner with candlelight. :) Btw, I heard that Intercon Makati is also participating in this event. They have a special “candlelight” menu just for today. The pool area will also be lighted with candles. Sounds cool! :)