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Phillipines registers record participation

March 29, 2009

The Philippines topped the Earth Hour global register for cities, towns and districts taking part in Asia, with more than 650 communities taking part.

The event started with the darkening of the Rizal Shrine, a major Manila landmark honouring Filipino national hero Dr. José Rizal. The massive Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the world’s fourth largest mall, also went dark in a ceremony that drew several         hundred people.

The ceremony was broadcast live to homes around the country by Studio 23, one of the largest television networks in the Philippines. READ FULL ARTICLE at   EarthHour.org


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