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At the third seminar in Balanga, many attendees expressed their interest in having our initiates hold similar events in their communities. Having learned through the video content and discussion that livestock production is the main cause of global warming, guests who work in that industry showed earnest concern about the issue. A leader of a women’s group requested SOS posters on the cost of meat eating, which she plans to post in large assembly halls in Batangas. Thanks to Master’s blessings and the assistance of Formosan
initiates, the four seminars were successful in raising people’s
awareness of the global warming crisis and the vegan diet as its best
solution.
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[Philippines]
In order to inform more people about the positive impact of the vegan
diet on global warming, local initiates in the Philippines held four
seminars in April in the cities of Batangas, Balanga and Ibaan. They
showed films on how to curb global warming and offered vegan treats,
both of which were well received by the attendees.
The
first two seminars were presented to UNO (Unlimited Network of Opportunities)
members in Batangas. Before the seminar, many guests did not understand
why meat is the number one cause of global warming as illustrated
in the posters, but the answer became clear to them when a video on
climate change was shown. They listened attentively, with some taking
notes, as the guest speaker, Dr. Caesar Aguilar, explained how the
human body is designed for the vegetarian diet. SOS flyers, badges
and DVDs along with Master’s sample booklets were also handed
out to the guests, who were amazed by the quality of all these publications.
Some even requested extra flyers to share with their families and
friends.
The
fourth seminar in Ibaan attracted the largest audience of more than
500 people, including teachers and government officials of Batangas.
After viewing a documentary on the horrors of the meat industry in
the Philippine language of Tagalog, the guests came to understand
the appalling life and tragic fate of our animal friends. Many teachers
stayed after the seminar to express their gratitude and have further
discussions with initiates. They asked for flyers and other information,
hoping to teach their students the correct concepts.
