There have been numerous issues affecting the Earth’s sustainability. Many of these problems have been caused by our lack of respect to Mother Earth. Having caused these problems, we can be part of the solutions. This pilot episode of “SustainabiliTALKS” with Shiela R. Castillo (a vegan climate advocate and futurist) at TessDrive.com discusses what zoonosis …
Zeroing in on Zoonosis; preventing the next pandemic Read More »
Eight geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) will soon benefit from the operation of complementary food Production facilities (CFPFs). These include the Ifugao State University (IFSU) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR); Odiongan, Romblon; Alabel, Sarangani; Sulu State College (SSC); Zamboanga del Norte; Lanao del Norte; Catanduanes; and Tawi-Tawi. The 8 GIDAs are the priority …
Xiaomi, the third-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, has expressed its interest in entering the electric car market. In line with this business strategy, Xiaomi is reportedly planning to participate in a $231 million investment round for Black Sesame Technologies, Inc., according to anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported. Based in Shanghai, Black Sesame is a startup …
‘Smartphones x personal mobility’: Xiaomi a step closer to making self-driving EVs Read More »
The Pinoy “bayanihan” (camaraderie) spirit has resurfaced with the recent establishment of neighborhood community pantries around Metro Manila and other residential areas in the country. These self-run pantries rely on good Samaritans who donate foodstuff and other essential items for those in need. Operating on the supposedly self-sustaining principle of “Giving according to one’s ability, …
“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, …
