{"id":2849,"date":"2019-03-31T16:05:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T08:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2019-04-05T14:12:34","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T06:12:34","slug":"seizing-every-opportunity-to-build-our-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/seizing-every-opportunity-to-build-our-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Seizing every opportunity to build our movement"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chuck Baclagon<\/p>\n

Last night like we usually do every year, we spent it in an hour of darkness, as part of the annual Earth Hour<\/a> celebration, which join millions around the world in switching off their lights to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change.<\/p>\n

On many occasions I’ve written my thoughts on this day which as a climate activist I observe with both hope and anxiety —the latter being borne of the knowledge that 60-minute lights-off is but a minuscule step towards a long journey to a future, where Earth Hour would no longer be needed for us to act according to the demands of recent scientific consensus on climate change.<\/p>\n

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Parishoners of the Our Lady of Remedies in Malate hold a ‘cosmic rosary’a prayer vigil that integrates creation theology with the mysteries of the rosary. Photo: Jilson Tiu<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

At the same time I also believe that rituals can have a causal impact on people\u2019s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps build individual catharsis and collective expression \u2013 whether it is to recommit to a cause, find courage, voice dissent, or build trust.<\/p>\n