Anyone who has experienced cycling on Metro Manila’s streets would conclude that this megalopolis isn’t that bike-friendly. The road networks and the transport infrastructure have been clearly set up to favor motorized vehicles. It’s a bias that has seen some tragic results for the two-wheeled community. According to figures from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority–the […]
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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. Boracay: Leading the way to sustainable tourism Episode 1139 of the massively popular Nas Daily Facebook page tackled the global problem of “overtourism” and its
October 26, 2019 There’s a growing global movement for the most vulnerable and defenseless beings on the planet. This movement is called the Animal Rights March, and in the Philippines, the movement began in 2018. The Animal Rights March is an annual event founded by Surge, an animal rights organization based in the United Kingdom.
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you think beauty is only skin deep, think again. Beauty queens are becoming more aware, vocal, and passionate of their responsibilities for the planet and for all fellow living beings—humans or otherwise.
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Root and tuber crops (RTCs) are notably versatile, as they are used in various ways in the agriculture, health, and food sectors and climate change resilience efforts. After typhoon Haiyan passed over central Philippines, sweetpotato and cassava were the first main crops distributed and planted towards the food relief and rehabilitation efforts in Leyte and
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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. Three global personalities—the Prince of Saudi, hollywood stars Joaquin Phoenix and Carrie Anne Moss—are using their influence, and compassion, to show the world that one
Did you know that the lowly “sawale” (woven bamboo mat) is being considered as a key material in making body armor to protect and save the lives of our armed forces? The Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently found that the woven bamboo mat, paired with a stainless
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Starting today, 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. ‘Aquaman’ star urges climate action Posted 6 days ago at Aussie-based SBS News was “Game of Thrones”, “Aquaman” and “Justice League” star Jason
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Here’s an inspiring story about bamboo making beautiful music. No, not the celebrity Bamboo singing about talismans flowing in our “Noypi” blood, but the real, phenomenal grass we call “kawayan” in the vernacular. More than 120 years ago, a bamboo band in Malabon played an important role in the Philippine revolution against colonizer Spain in
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Last Sunday, 14 cyclists from around Metro Manila gathered for a tour of the historical sites around the metropolis. It was August 25, the day before the country observed National Heroes’ Day. To make this tour more significant, all participants partook of delicious, 100% plant-based meals and snacks, lovingly prepared by the seasoned vegan crew
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