A low-carbon lifestyle entails eating more of local, plant-based and in-season food, because food that comes from distant places uses more energy for transportation and preservation, resulting to greater carbon emissions, said Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday.
Speaking during a round table discussion on Low Carbon Economy, Legarda also noted that a shift to a low-carbon lifestyle would also mean a shift to indigenous and renewable energy sources.
She said this means that people should consider reasonable energy consumption, adopt energy-efficient […]
A low-carbon lifestyle entails eating more of local, plant-based and in-season food, because food that comes from distant places uses more energy for transportation and preservation, resulting to greater carbon emissions, said Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday.
Speaking during a round table discussion on Low Carbon Economy, Legarda also noted that a shift to a low-carbon lifestyle would also mean a shift to indigenous and renewable energy sources.
She said this means that people should consider reasonable energy consumption, adopt energy-efficient […]
As the country welcomes Chinese New Year, Senator Loren Legarda expressed optimism towards better relations and enhanced cooperation between Filipinos and Chinese.
“I wish to extend my greetings of prosperity and good fortune to our Filipino-Chinese friends as we join them in celebrating this year’s Chinese New Year. The Filipino-Chinese community has made an immense contribution to the economic and cultural development of our nation and continues to do so. We recognize their acumen in entrepreneurship and value their deep sense […]
Senator Loren Legarda today welcomed the news that the US Government has already paid the Philippine Government the full amount of Php87,033,570.71 as compensation for the damage caused by the USS Guardian when it ran aground on Tubbataha Reef.
“It is great news that the US government has finally given full compensation for the damages to the Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I am also happy that they will be providing assistance to the Philippine […]
Senator Loren Legarda’s Opening Message
“Is Low Carbon Economy Our Future?”
A Round Table Discussion
18 February 2015 – Philippine Senate
The Philippine Senate is honored to partner today with the British Embassy and the Chevening Alumni Foundation for another opportunity to discuss a policy matter that recognizes the urgency of addressing the climate crisis: the transition to a low-carbon economy.
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Matt Nottingham of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office who has flown in from London to present […]
