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
The National Animal Rights Day 2019 in Manila Read More »
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 »
Meat-eating cyclists of Cycad (Cycling Adventures and Advocates) recently went on a 100% plant-based diet for five days while biking the most difficult mountain passes in the Philippines. On their fourth day, these cyclists pedal on for another 100 kms, from Bontoc, Mountain Province to Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. The “Project V360” has been envisioned to
Cyclists go vegan for 5 days while biking PH’s most difficult mountain passes Read More »
Everyone knows how important nutrition and hydration are to any physical activity, and never is this more evident in a sport as physically taxing as cycling. For the first time ever in this country, we combine endurance and recreational cycling with a 100% plant-based diet for a full five days. And we’ve made sure that
How delicious and easy it is to go vegan on bike tours Read More »
Who can refuse desserts? Why, even vegans crave for their sweets! And guess what, there are plenty of dessert options today that do not use animal products such as dairy and eggs. There’s so much to choose from, that quite literally, you can already hold a competition for the best vegan desserts in the city!
Manila’s best vegan desserts: Pouring sweetness into compassion Read More »
They say a 100% plant-based diet and strenous physical activities can’t mix. That when you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you’re lethargic and weak. Well, TessDrive.com has decided to put that common perception to the test. Over the course of the next 5 days, our willing group of 10 non-vegan cyclists will pedal some of the
Project V360: The Bicycle and Vegan Food Tour Read More »
Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines—Some noticeable effects of a 100% plant-based diet were already being felt as early as the 2nd day of the 5-day “Project V360: The Bicycle and Vegan Food Trip”. And, shall we say, those effects are truly relieving. Apart from the noticeable energy boost the cyclists felt during the arduous climbs in
Sure and steady run through the course, and to the toilets, on Day 2 and 3 Read More »
