The Pusong Luntian Eco Forum was held last April 21, 2014 at Seminar Room GT- Toyota Asian Cultural Center. The theme was: HEALING THE ENVIRONMENT AND RECOVERY TACTICS.
As stated in Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) and Philex Mining’s Manifesto for Healing of the Environment, PBEST and Philex mining agree to cooperate in a relationship where programs geared towards harnessing the country’s resources are responsibly shall be developed.
Left (L) -Right ®: Atty. Mike Toledo, Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs, Philex Mining Corproration; Atty. Lysander Castillo, Secretary General, Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship
Mike Toledo: “There can be no debate about climate change – it’s real and we must grapple with how to survive its effects.”
PBEST and Philex Mining shall be proactive in finding innovative processes and solutions that promote biodiversity, reduce carbon footprint, reduce demand and increase the supply of green energy for the protection of ecology and preservation of resources.
Call to Action: Climate Change Clock
“ This Climate Change Clock symbolizes the reality of an impending natural catastrophe. It is an ominous symbol, but it is also one that exacts immediate action to anyone who sees it. We need to take action by managing risks TODAY before disasters happen tomorrow. Honored guests, let us join hands in symbolic stoppage of this clock. ”
Sec. Sering: “The solution to a healthy environment is to empower communities and to respect the environment.”
The Guest of Honor was Climate Change Secretary: Lucille L. Sering, the Vice Chairperson of Climate Change Commission. Panel of Discussion were composed of Hon. Amado S. Bagatsing (Chairperson, House Committee on Ecology), Dr. Carlos Primo “CP” David (National Institute of Geological Sciences), and Ms. Noah Manarang (Vetiver Farms) and Ms. Carmelita M. Passe (Environment Management Bureau – DENR).