“I cannot breastfeed my baby anymore. I need to return to work.” This was the predicament of Cora, a mother of a 4-month-old baby, before the pandemic struck mid-March of 2020. For Cora, and many other working mothers who have found it difficult, if not impossible, to breastfeed their infants while earning a living and/or …
Pandemic offshoot: More babies being exclusively breastfed Read More »
TessDrive.com’s intrepid food gang go on a wacky trip to two restaurants south of Metro Manila – Satya Graha Health Grocer and Restaurant in Los Banos, Laguna and at Firehouse Pizza in Crimson Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa, on board the spacious 8-seater multi-purpose vehicle Maxus G50. Watch the video below for the full experience In …
Maxus Appetitus for Meatless Pata, Pasta and Pizza Read More »
Beyond doubt, humanity is in a global war with an unseen enemy, a virus called CoViD-19 that indiscriminately targets anyone exposed to it. As of latest count, nearly 30 million individuals worldwide have tested positive, with nearly a million dying as a result. Governments and health experts have constantly urged the public to strictly practice …
This immune-boosting tea can help arm your body against viral attack Read More »
Rubber farmers in Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay can now have a more aesthetic and profitable use for their senile, unproductive rubberwood trees, thanks to the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI). Through the project “Processing and Utilization of Senile and Unproductive Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) Trees for the Production of High Value Furniture, Mouldings and Joineries”, …
Rubber farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay see more lucrative use for retired trees Read More »
After making a strong commitment to reducing its global carbon emissions towards 2050, the shipping industry, led by major players, are taking the next step to develop new fuel types and technologies. Recently launched was the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The founding company partners behind this initiative are ABS, AP Møller-Mærsk, …
New research center to lead decarbonizing efforts for shipping industry Read More »
Quarantine or no quarantine, there’s no stopping the march of time, nor the commemoration of important historical and personal events. This year, the country’s leading automotive company—Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP)—celebrates 32 years of operations. Interestingly, the year 1988 was also the year the following local celebrities came into the world: Mikael Daez – actor, …
Just like the automotive and aviation industries, the shipping business is also gearing towards green solutions. As significant contributors to the world’s mobility operations, these industries are crossing over ideas to reach sound solutions. In the case of the maritime industry, it is not the first time shipping has been urged to take a leaf …
Giant clams are important players in coral reef ecosystems. They serve as habitat for fish, corals, and other marine organisms. However, most species of giant clams are already in danger of extinction due to disturbances brought about by climate change and human activities. To help bring back giant clams from extinction, the University of the …
Preserving, restocking giant clams fast-tracked via molecular tech Read More »
TessDrive presents a regular summary of online finds, web discoveries that show us better ways to a better world. Ever so slowly, we’ll help you restore your faith in humanity. You are who your close friends are In Episode 1138 of the phenomenally successful Nas Daily Facebook video page, Nas talks about the way close …
TessDrive presents a daily summary of online finds, web discoveries that show us better ways to a better world. Ever so slowly, we’ll help you restore your faith in humanity. ‘The Game Changers’ makes digital debut According to a report in the VegNews.com posted September 18, the vegan documentary “The Game Changers” was set to …
