Palace on Earth Hour: Protect our water resources

The Philippines is set for the annual ritual of switching off lights known as Earth Hour tonight, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with organizers raising awareness this year about protecting water sources.

- EJ MACABABBAD

Angela Consuelo Ibay, national director for Earth Hour at the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines), explained that the group selected this theme because the date of the annual event coincides with today's celebration of World Water Day.

"We want to tell people that the issue with water is not only about the cleanliness of drinking water but also about its source," Ibay told state-run Radyo Pilipinas in a mix of English and Filipino on Thursday. "If we face an inadequate supply, it will be challenging for all of us." "Many people say it always rains in the Philippines, yet we encounter problems when the dry season arrives," she pointed out.