Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy is calling on all the faithful to take part in Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
In his message, Archbishop Abet urged everyone to switch off their lights for one hour, describing it as “the minimum we can do—a simple act that unites us with millions of people around the world.”
More than a symbolic gesture, the good Archbishop stressed that Earth Hour is a deeper call to responsibility. It is not only about turning off lights, he said, but about awakening a renewed sense of care for our common home.
“When the lights go off, something deeper should awaken in us,” he reflected. “We begin to realize how much we consume, how much we waste, and how often we forget that this world is not ours to abuse, but a gift from God entrusted to our care.”
Through this initiative, Archbishop Abet invites all to move beyond the hour—toward a sustained commitment to stewardship, mindful living, and collective action for the protection of creation.