"That's why all of us, from both public and private sectors, must seek solutions that are readily available and easy to achieve like making the switch to 'clean lighting,'" stressed Senator Win Gatchalian, author of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, who called for collective action at the launch of the "Green Switch initiative" of Signify, the global leader in lighting, held early this year in Manila.
And one of the fastest ways to cut electricity consumption, costs, and carbon emissions is to switch to LED lighting, connected LED lighting, and solar lighting not just in our own homes, but also in offices, public and outdoor spaces, even roadways.
Reports have it that switching businesses and cities around the globe to LED lighting would eliminate 420 million tonnes of global CO2 emissions and save 850 TWh of energy. That's enough to power 380 million households a year!
LET THERE BE (LED) LIGHT
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Tropical cyclone could develop this month
A tropical cyclone could form within the Philippine area of responsibility this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
2025 Budget Includes 2nd Round of Gov't Wage Hikes
The 2025 national budget signed on Dec. 30 by President Marcos includes a salary hike for government workers, Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Tutor said yesterday.
Phl envoys to Hungary, Ethiopia named
President Marcos has appointed new envoys to Hungary and Ethiopia, as well as officials to various government agencies.
DHSUD to turn over more housing units in 2025
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is optimistic that more housing units under the Marcos administration's Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program will be completed and turned over to the beneficiaries in 2025.
Angara reaffirms commitment to improve quality of education
Education Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday reaffirmed the Department of Education (DepEd)'s commitment to reforms and improving the quality of education in 2025.
'House passed 166 laws since 2022'
The high legislative output of the House of Representatives, with 166 laws produced, has been hailed by the \"Young Guns\" group of neophyte lawmakers.
Firecracker injuries on New Year's Eve down 64% - DOH
Over 140 people suffered firecracker-related injuries as the country welcomed the New Year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.
11 LEDAC priority bills signed last year - Palace
Eleven priority bills of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) were enacted last year, including measures that seek to generate additional revenues, assert the country's maritime rights and attract more investors.
Heads of state not invited to Trump inaugural
President Marcos will not attend the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump, who will return to the White House this month after staging what has been described as one of the most remarkable political comebacks in modern history.
Teachers: Why are PMA, PNPA funds in education budget?
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) is reviewing whether the Marcos administration unlawfully lumped military and police academy funds with those of the education sector to meet the required amount under the Constitution.
