Sustainability

PNR trains repeatedly ‘derailed’ by floodwaters, landslides

“The PNR (Philippine National Railways) faces severe environmental challenges.” This statement came from no less than PNR General Manager Deovanni Miranda, during the recent Policy-to-Practice roundtable forum called “Advancing Sustainable and Efficient Urban Mobility” at the Makati Diamond Residences. “When I assumed the GM role, the first major calamity we encountered was Typhoon Kristine. Three […]

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Plant-based shift: Health, climate, and farm transitions

TessDrive brings you the latest exciting and inspiring developments in plant-based nutrition, environmental stewardship, and compassionate living. From groundbreaking health research and planetary climate solutions to courageous farm transitions, these stories highlight how moving toward a kinder, plant-powered world is creating lasting positive change for our bodies, our communities, and the planet. For this edition

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Power shifts: 422MWp Water-Solar Pacts, and new SAFC CEO

TessDrive brings you the latest updates on environmental policy, renewable energy systems, and institutional structural movements, tracking how major organizations are driving financial inclusion and alternative energy infrastructure across the country. SAFC appoints new president and CEO for second-half push South Asialink Finance Corp (SAFC) officially announced the appointment of Maricel D. Dejongoy as its

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Eco-velocity: The green tech and EV power plays shaping 2026

TessDrive gives you the latest developments in clean, energy-efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions, helping you stay informed on the technologies and green initiatives shaping the future of mobility here and across the globe. Ford Territory Hybrid leads local sales charts The Ford Territory Hybrid has emerged as the best-selling small utility hybrid vehicle in the

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Toyota and Isuzu: Hydrogen trucks to defy oil crises

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—specifically the friction between Iran, the United States, and Israel—send ripples through the global oil supply chain, the urgency for energy-independent logistics has never been higher. For the Philippines, a nation hypersensitive to pump price hikes, the latest move from Japan offers a glimpse into a post-fossil-fuel future. The

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1 in 4 young children, pregnant women in Gaza malnourished

Israeli authorities’ deliberate use of starvation as a weapon in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels, with patients and healthcare workers themselves now fighting to survive, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns. MSF staff are receiving an increasing number of malnourished patients at its clinics, while they themselves struggle to find sufficient food. Across screenings

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Power-generation firm marks Year 33 with community efforts

In celebration of its 33rd year in the power industry, Alsons Power Group, the power generation arm of the Mindanao-based Alcantara Group, launched its first “We Power with Care Day” on July 11, marked by simultaneous environmental and community development activities across the country. The day saw the mobilization of over 600 individuals, including Alsons

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