In celebration of Earth Day, I encourage you to participate in the Bike
and Hike for Mother Earth. Bike and Hike for Mother Earth will be one of the highlight Earth Day in Cebu on April 22, 2010 when we celebrate Philippines' Earth Day! This is spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7), the activity signifies commitment in strengthening efforts in institutionalizing and mainstreaming climate change through the implementation of the Climate Change Act of 2009.

Bikers and ordinary individuals are urged to participate in the 'Bike and Hike' event as a way of raising public consciousness and soliciting wide massive public support to care for the environment and fight global warming.

On April 22, interested individuals who may want to join the activity will converge in Ayala Mall at the Cebu Business Park at 8:00 a.m. and together hike or bike towards SM City Cebu where the latter will host the two-day eco-fair dubbed the 'Green Expo.'

Over 25 industries will participate in the Green Expo to showcase their respective company's pro-environment efforts and initiatives such as waster water treatment and use of environment technologies.

Another featured activity for the Earth Day 2010 celebration in close coordination with SM City Cebu is the 10 Million Movement (10 mm) that intends to gather or collect 10 million acts or commitments for the environment.

A paper-based signing up booth has been put up in SM City Cebu since March 26 to gather the commitments and reach the 10 M target. One may choose among the 101 ways for a greener lifestyle for his/her environmental commitments. Another option is also to register and be counted through the worldwide web by logging on to www.10mm.ph or register by texting GREEN (space) REG (space) first name (slash) middle initial (slash) last name (slash) 10MM and send to 5777 (Example: GREEN REG Juan/C/De la Cruz/10MM.

A mangrove tree planting and coastal clean up will also be undertaken by DENR and its various partners on April 21 and 22 in Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Elementary and high school students in Olango Island are expected to join the activity.

Let us all do our part in taking care of our environment and the only livable planet we have. Join Bike and Hike for Mother Earth for Earth Day!

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