The fast rise of plant-based alternatives has led to a cultural shift in the global food industry. This has been especially evident in Asia where a growing number of people, young and old, are turning to plant-based foods to boost their health. Another reason it has caught consumers’ attention so quickly is the growing concern […]
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Solemnity. Peace. Quiet. These were what enveloped participants and animal rights activists as they commemorated National Animal Rights Day (NARD) in Manila, Philippines on June 5, 2022. NARD has been observed in a growing number of countries every first Sunday of June, lending a voice to all animals and raising awareness for their rights. NARD
Here’s what’s been happening for the vegan and plant-based advocacies around the world last May. All features have been sourced from vegnews.com and plantbasednews.org. Visit their sites for the full stories, and to be updated on more news that’ll bring us to an even better world. Shaq ditching beef As reported in vegnews.com last May 2, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal
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The kick-off of the Department of Science and Technology’s Science for Change Program (S4CP) in Bacolod City in Negros Occidental last May 5 revealed that the department has been funding the agricultural, pharmaceutical, herbal supplement manufacturing, and regional science communities in the Visayas region. The event, titled “Science for Change is Science for the People,”
The Philippines takes another step towards the long transition to environmental sustainability by funding a local technology startup. During the Department of Science and Technology-Business Innovation through S&T for Industry Program symposium held April 25, titled “Harnessing Practical R&D for Enterprises”, four local companies were featured working on notable research and development (R&D) industrial projects.
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The Philippines has legislated the electrification of its transport industry. With the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Evida) officially becoming Republic Act 11697, its expansive scope opens up a whole new world of opportunities for the country and its transport and automotive sectors. It makes it more possible for mainstream Philippine society to experience cutting-edge
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Some time ago, Plant Based News reported that Cardi B, one of the world’s biggest entertainers with more than 20 million Twitter followers, said: “I want to go vegan.” The problem? “I love meat,” the rapper said. Plant Based News continued: “Through various posts, the musician explained that stomach and digestive problems were causing her
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Ongoing from April 7 to 10, 2022, is the country’s premier auto show, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), which is once more being held at the spacious World Trade Center Metro Manila. The automotive industry’s biggest and most prestigious companies are showcasing their best and latest vehicles. The TessDrive crew covers the opening day
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Hint: It most probably involves doing away with eating animal-based protein Long-term studies show that the consumption of animal products like meat, poultry, eggs, dairy and fish carry with it a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A quick look at thediabetesandhealthclinic.com shows a list of the compelling reasons why people with the lowest intake of
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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought additional burdens to many micro-to-small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) as they have needed to adapt and change products and mode of business transactions to comply with health and travel restrictions. Finding solutions to the problems of private companies and MSMEs through research and development (R&D) is the objective of the Collaborative Research
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