Filipinos join Earth Hour 2026 amid energy supply concerns

Filipinos participated in the annual Earth Hour on Saturday amid concerns about the world's energy supply due to the Middle East conflict.

Several places and establishments switched off non-essential lights for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to support the grassroots movement that calls on individuals and communities to act on environmental issues.

Filipinos gather at Rizal Park in Manila City for the annual Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, 2026. DANNY PATA

In his message, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the public "to reflect not only on the issue of climate change and environmental preservation but also on the need to conserve energy and to limit fuel consumption amid the current global crisis.”

“Earth Hour reminds us that how we use energy affects us all and shows not just our ways but also the kind of future that we choose to build for our nation and our planet,” Marcos said.

“Let it guide our habits, inform our actions, and inspire cooperation among our communities towards responsible and sustainable energy use,” he added. — VBL, GMA Integrated News