Events
On Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Nature, together with the Department of Energy (DOE), the Green Army Network, and the SWITCH movement will hold a press launch for Earth Hour Philippines (EHP) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe in Glorietta 3, Makati.
Aside from the mentioned organizers, the press launch has invited several of the local government units which have pledged support for Earth Hour such as Manila, Makati, Pasay, Mandaluyong and Marikina. Outside Metro Manila, the cities of Cebu and Davao have organized themselves and their localities for the upcoming event.
Personalities such as Margie Moran, Jim Paredes, Tweety de Leon, Cory Quirino, Paolo Abrera and Bianca Araneta-Elizalde were invited and have accepted to become EH ambassadors.
Others who will be present during the press launch are church groups, business councils, youth organizations, civil society, academic institutions and non-government organizations.
Organized jointly by Earth Institute Asia, Inc. & International Development Research Centre, the launch has invited Dr. Herminia Francisco, Director, EEPSEA, IDRC Regional Office for Southeast & East Asia, Singapore to give a talk on Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping for Southeast Asia.
This will be followed by insights from a panel of reactors composed of Dr. May Celine Vicente from the Manila Observatory, Dr. Peter Nilo Tiangco from the National Mapping & Resource Information Authority, Ms. Sheila Marie M. Encabo from the National Economic & Development Authority, and Sec. Heherson T. Alvarez, Presidential Adviser on Global Warming & Climate Change.
Climate Matters: Launch of the New Regional Climate Change Vulnerability Map for Southeast Asia will be held in the East-West Room of the Manila Golf & Country Club along Harvard Road, Forbes Park in Makati City.
This initiative is also in collaboration with:
Asian Institute of Journalism & Communication, Ateneo de Manila College of Science & Engineering, Center for Philippine Futuristics, Department of Energy, DENR/Environmental Management Bureau, Development Academy of the Philippines, Earth Council Asia-Pacific, Earth Day Network, GREEN Army Philippine Network Foundation, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Manila Observatory (MO), Manila Water, Mindanao Business Council, National Mapping & Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), National Economic & Development Authority (NEDA), OIKOS Society, Philippine Army, Philippine Business for the Environment, Philippine Council for Sustainable Development, Philippine Foundation for Science & Technology, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Philippine Women’s University, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Global Warming & Climate Change, Society of Filipino Foresters, Switch Movement, and WWF Philippines.
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book but do not know where and how to start? If so, this episode of Kalikasan, Kaunlaran! is for you.
Do you have some important information and stories on the environment—changes that you have observed, programs and projects that you are involved in, best practices that can be models for others, and similar information that can make others appreciate the environment and protect it? If so, this episode is for you.
Do you want children to read and enjoy books on earth facts and tales so that they may understand and appreciate global warming, pollution, recycling, and other similar topics that will encourage them to help make our planet a better place? If so, this episode is for you—and them.
Tune in or watch Kalikasan, Kaunlaran! (KK!) on March 25, 2009, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 PM, at DZRH-AM radio (666 in Metro Manila, other kHz nationwide), TV (Ch. 9 in Metro Manila, other cable TV channels nationwide), & Internet (http://dzrh.tripod.com or http://dzrh.prepys.com).
Guests are: TOWNS Awardee Karina Bolasco, Publishing Manager, Anvil, and Daniel Palma Tayona, Creative Director, Canvas. Dr. Cora Claudio, President, EARTH Institute Asia, will moderate the discussion in conversational Tagalog-English.
Join the contests, campaigns & projects of EARTH/KK! To join all, register as a KK! listener by texting 2299: earth<space>your message.
KK! co-producers are EARTH Inst. Asia & DZRH, with the support of Unilever, Unilab, Manila Water, Pilipinas Shell, FERN, Inc., Toby's Sports, Delbros Supply Chain Solutions, Yehey.Com, MAP, & Brahma Kumaris, & with the cooperation of GREEN Army, PFST, TOWNS, PBE, AIJC, PEIA, DENR, MabuhayRadio, SanibLakas, & various egroups & environment-caring groups/individuals.
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2. Join the EARTHnetwork for Sustainable Living —a network of producers, sellers, & consumers of eco-products. This was successfully launched at the Eco-Products International Fair 2009, which was held on March 19-22, 2009 in the SMX Convention Center. Noted environmentalist Odette Alcantara has this to say on the EARTHnetwork Booth: “This is the best booth in this Fair!”
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3. Attend the free briefing on the EARTHnetwork: a) In Metro Manila: Saturday, March 28, 2008, 1-5 PM, Penthouse, Professional Tower Building, corner EDSA & Boni Ave. or b) In Baguio: Monday, March 30, 2009, 1-5 PM, Veniz Hotel, No. 1 Abanao St. Pls forward this invitation to others who want to earn more while caring for the environment.
Inquiries: 671-3266, 0917-829-1718, earthinstitute@gmail.com.
