Nagueños ignore 'Earth Hour'
by Alec Francis Santos
City-wide campaign fails to gain support
NAGA CITY (Mar. 29) – Despite a city resolution issued by the Sangguniang Panlungsod urging citizens of this city to observe "Earth Hour" tonight, most Nagueños ignored the city government's efforts.
"Earth Hour" is a global campaign initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia held annually to promote energy-conservation and highlight the problems brought by global warming. Participants are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights and appliances from 8 PM to 9 PM on a set date in an effort to reduce electricity consumption. The global event was first held last year in Sydney, Australia.
HOLDING HANDS. Two graduates of the Mariano Elementary School in Naga City clutch at each other's hands as if to reassure themselves that their long-held aspiration of finishing primary education is indeed true.
