Environment

TessDrive brings you the latest updates on environmental conservation, corporate sustainability initiatives, and scientific research protecting biodiversity across the Philippines. TMP recognized at City of Santa Rosa Green Awards Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) earned three distinct recognitions at the City of Santa Rosa Green Awards 2026, receiving honors as a sustainable development partner, Earth […]

In the relentless tug-of-war between land and water, a hidden green army is holding the line. A groundbreaking new study by the University of the Philippines-Diliman has mapped the vital riverbank vegetation of Occidental Mindoro’s Amnay River, revealing how these specialized plants act as a natural defense system against severe erosion, flooding, and human disruption.

The Truck Manufacturers Association Inc. (TMA) has been formally recognized by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as one of its valued partners in advancing environmental sustainability. TMA was selected to receive the “Gawad Kabalikat sa Kapaligiran” during the 2026 EMB Recognition of Partners in Environmental Sustainability

The Philippines, located within the Coral Triangle, is recognized as one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Yet, many marine species—such as carybdeid box jellyfish—remain poorly documented. Their potent venom and ecological significance underline the importance of conducting accurate taxonomic studies on box jellyfish. Marine researchers have documented several newly recorded box jellyfish species in

Greenpeace Philippines has recently called out the obscene greed of government officials and contractors who have allegedly pocketed billions from anomalous flood control projects that are meant for climate adaptation. In a press conference over Zoom, Greenpeace calculated that, based on estimations revealed at Senate inquiries, as much as P1.029 trillion of the government’s climate-tagged

By the TessDrive team The following article constitutes Part 3 (conclusion) of a 3-part deep-dive into Metro Manila’s perennial, destructive, and deadly floods during the monsoon season. If you missed reading Parts 1 and 2, please click on the following links: While geography and climate set the stage, the transformation of Metro Manila’s flood risk

By Tessa R. Salazar The Department of Energy (DOE) recently declared that “the Philippines is open for clean energy business. We are positioned to lead in sustainable innovation and we invite you to lead with us.” Addressing investors, partners, and the public during the Energy Smart Forum 2025 in Dusit Thani Manila, DOE Undersecretary Mylene

Part 2 of a series By the TessDrive Team In part 1 of this comprehensive report, we discussed the many factors—man-made and natural—that cause the perennial flooding in Metro Manila during the monsoon season. Now we focus on two natural factors—geographical and climatological—to drive the urgency of responsible action from society and our government. Read

By The TessDrive team Callous, heartless, greedy. That’s the consensus among Philippine netizens after the series of exposes on numerous contractors and politicians and their alleged unholy alliances, excessively profiting from billions of pesos of flood control project funds. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28,