Along with innovations in the various fields of science and technology, electric vehicle (EV) technologies developed by the country’s scientists and engineers also took centerstage at the National Science and Technology Week 2019 (NSTW) held July 17 to 21 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. Among these EVs was the smart […]
Marikina City, June 29, 2019—Welcome to the 2019 Pride March Philippines. Though it’s rainy, the movement marched forward, and in record numbers at that. The latest unofficial count is that as many as 100,000 people joined the march—from assembly time to after-party concert. TessDrive was here to share in the celebration of diversity, equality and unity
The Vegan Fairies of Manila joins the 2019 Pride March Philippines Read More »
Eighteen small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are now stronger in their partnership with universities and research and development institutions (RDIs) through the Department of Science and Technology’s funding assistance for R&D purposes. The Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage Philippine Economy (CRADLE) is a program specifically designed to catalyze partnerships in R&D between academic institutions,
Does your SME need R&D help? DOST can provide the answer Read More »
There are stereotypes of typical millennials. But here, we have young people who are mindful and selfless. Thinkers and doers. Defenders of helpless, voiceless animals. They may be young, but they are old souls, driving the movement for compassionate living. And they are slowly affecting how society thinks of what they eat, and how they
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Residents and tourists of Boracay Island will not only get to enjoy one of the world’s best beaches, they will now also get to travel around this tropical paradise in comfort, convenience, and safety on board the Isuzu modern public utility vehicles (PUVs). Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial
According to the World Health Organization, there were an estimated 1.35 million road-related fatalities in 2016. Of this number, 22 percent were pedestrians. In the Philippines, there were a reported 12,690 traffic-related fatalities by the end of 2016, with almost half of the fatalities being the most vulnerable road users (motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians). That
Mechanizing farm operations is the best way to solve the lack of skilled farm workers during the peak of transplanting and harvesting season. In Region 2, mechanized rice farming has resulted in lower production cost due to savings in labor. This was reported by Engineer Generoso M. Oli, Chief of the Field Operations Division of
Decreasing number of farmers necessitates use of mechanized rice farming Read More »
Every day, across the world, a genocide is being committed round the clock. The daily death toll is enormous: Over 150 million animals and water creatures. What makes this even more horrific is that this genocide is being paid for by us–everyday, regular peace-loving folk with a voracious appetite for meat, fish, and all other
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The 2019 Project V360 Bicycle and Vegan Food Tour is a one-of-a-kind activity in the Philippines, where we combine the fun of riding bicycles, ecotourism, and a healthy, humane, and compassionate 100% plant-based diet. Many said it couldn’t be done. But in the past five days this March 11 to 15, 2019, we proved otherwise.
The Project V360 Bicycle and Vegan Food Tour International Challenge Read More »
There are many ways to save the planet. Some avoid using plastics, while others segregate their waste for recycling. Many others also switch off their lights and other electrical appliances. But do you know there’s one habit that can make an even greater positive impact on our environment than all these other practices combined? If
Sophia School, where the new food revolution has begun Read More »
