Peña: Earth Day 2010

A LOT of people are blaming climate change for the El Niño phenomenon and the scorching summer heat. Well, there are two things we can do about this situation. We can complain till kingdom come or do something now to mitigate global warming.

On April 22, the international Earth Day celebration, let’s commit something for mother earth. This year’s theme, “Hamon ng Panahon: Climate Change, 10 Milyung Solusyon (Kilos na! Ngayon na!)”, is a call for everyone to do their share in protecting the environment.

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As part of the celebration, the Earth Day Network Philippines (EDNP) with 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Atty. Tony Oposa, launched the 10 Million Movement (10MM). This movement aims to gather 10 million commitments of actions to save Mother Earth.

Filipinos are urged to implement various green acts for the environment. Simple commitments such as turning off lights, brushing with the use of a glass, not littering, planting trees and many others are very important components of environmental protection and conservation.

To reach out to as many people as possible, SM Supermalls has agreed to allow the EDNP to set up sign up booths in all their malls. There will be Sign Up sheets as well as a list of 101 ways to a greener lifestyle which people can refer to.

Who may enlist in the 10 Million Movement? Any Filipino who will commit to effect personal behavioural change such as, but not limited to:

* reducing one’s use of energy by switching off lights when not in use or changing incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs).
* consuming responsibly.
* managing one’s wastes properly by reducing, recycling and reusing;
* promoting and patronizing collective and non-pollutive modes of transport
* planting indigenous trees, shrubs, flowering plants and other plants where ever possible
* actively advocating to make Environment a top priority agenda of our Country
* electing only leaders who recognize and understand that "Environmental Security is the highest form of National Security”

How to Enlist:

1. Through paper registration -There is a registration form which requires basic information remains such as Name, Location and Contact Information for verification purposes. The forms must be submitted on or before the last week of March to Earth Day Network Philippines, Inc., National Ecology Center, East Ave., Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines. Their telefax: is (02) 332-6030 and e-mail is secretariat@earthdayphils.org

2. Through the web -One may also register and be counted through the worldwide web by logging on to www.earthdayphils.org; or

3. Through text -You may also register by texting GREEN (space) REG (space) first name (slash) middle initial (slash) last name (slash) 10mm and send to 5777 (Example: GREEN REG

Sign-up now!