Our bodies. Our vehicles. One planet sustaining countless precious lives in one fragile planetary ecosystem
The financial support is coming in, for sure. The national government will spend another P447 million next year to carry out the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), a member of Congress said last August 21. “The fresh funding is on top of the P843 million allotted this year to support the program,” said Surigao […]
The Piaggio Group will start production of Vespa Elettrica in September. The long-awaited electric version of one of the world’s most iconic scooters will be produced at the Pontedera plant in the province of Pisa, the same one where Vespa first rolled off the line in the spring of 1946. The first vehicles will already
We all know what “munggo”, or “monggo” is. That small, greenish member of the legume family we love to saute or make a key ingredient of in savory or sweet dishes is also popularly called the mung bean. It grows abundantly in Southeast Asia. But with the human population explosion in the Asian region, production
Carra-what? Increased ‘munggo’ production depends on this abundant seaweed Read More »
The Philippine Calamansi Association Inc (PCAI) recently said that research and development (R&D) programs should address the declining production of calamansi in the country. This was raised recently in a meeting held at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) with university experts, PCAI stakeholders, and the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team of the Philippine Council
PH science department attempting to halt souring Calamansi production Read More »
It’s happening now until July 15 at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. The country’s leading bus and truck builders and importers are showcasing not only their latest range of buses, trucks and commercial vehicles, but also their own modern versions of the country’s iconic jeepney. In line
Maintaining a svelte figure is one of the most challenging parts of being a beauty queen, and many aspirants turn to vegetarianism in their quest to achieve a pageant ready body. But for reigning Miss World Manushi Chhillar of India, the decision to go on a plant-based diet came way before she even put on
Vegetarian since birth, reigning Miss World settles for ‘pancit’ when in the Philippines Read More »
Watching a cute animal video on the Internet is the digital equivalent of doing a line of cocaine. It’s quick and easy to consume content that releases sweet, sweet dopamine, but without the physical or legal repercussions, and you can even share it with your grandma. But the best part? It’s free…well, just about. As
Those of us old–or cool—enough to have listened to Deadeye Dick’s now-classic “New Age Girl” rock ditty know that the song’s main character Mary Moon is vegetarian. And that it is sung quite tongue-in-cheek, as if the vocalist is trying to say he can’t be one, but he’s still the star, period. Fast forward to
They don’t eat meat, but they sure rock and roll! Read More »
“Genes load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger,” was what I remember most from a November 2007 interview with a naturopathic doctor. It wasn’t the first time I heard of this, but hearing it from someone who has been studying centenarians in one of the world’s “Blue Zones” really validated the line. This doctor from
An open letter to those who believe their health destinies have been genetically set Read More »
(Editor’s Note: This updates the article “A Worse Form Of Poverty Is About To Beset The Philippines, And Here’s Why We Have To Stop This Now” that first appeared here on May 2, 2018) From the start of our existence online, we at TessDrive have always advocated for compassion and sustainability in our lifestyles. This
