Philippines Leads Global Earth Hour Bank with Record&Breaking 1.3M Hours

A record-breaking Earth Hour: Filipinos lead the charge globally with 1.3M hours for the planet, cutting 161.98 MW from the grid and uniting 44 institutions in a powerful stand for Earth. Filipinos, in a collective effort, dedicated over 1.3 million hours doing something positive for planet Earth as part of the annual Earth Hour celebration led by WWF-Philippines. This remarkable feat is a testament to the Filipino spirit and their demand for concrete actions to protect the environment, according to Earth Hour Philippines National Director, Atty. Angela Consuelo Ibay. Data collated on the EarthHour.org website through self-reporting of individuals showed Philippines had 1,377,368 hours, while China had 783,674 hours and India had 359,652 hours. The global celebration of Earth Hour in 2025 collected a total of 2,925,040 hours from 118 countries and territories, underscoring the collective effort towards environmental and climate action. “Filipinos want breathable air, cooler weather, clean water, healthy forests and ecosystems, and more renewable energy. This is the strong message they sent when they joined the global switch-off of Earth Hour. A clear sign that leaders and officials should do more for the environment and our planet,” Atty. Ibay, who also serves as WWF-Philippines Climate and Energy [...]