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Vegan Dinner at Manila’s Fo Guang Shan Temple

Fo Guang Shan is an international Chinese Mahayana Buddhist monastic order. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a dinner at one of the Fo Guang Shan temples in …

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Good Intentions Aren’t Always Enough

Our campaigns office in Manila routinely receives calls about animal emergencies. On Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m.—during the height of rush-hour traffic, which brings the city to a standstill—we …

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Food Fridays: Couscous Salad

Whenever I participate in a potluck dinner or am asked to contribute a dish to a meal shared with friends, I bring along my all-time favorite: couscous salad. It …

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Alicia Silverstone Exposes the Cruelty of Down

American actor and founder of The Kind Life, Alicia Silverstone is no stranger to helping animals in any way that she can. From her vegan diet to her PETA …

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Book Review: ‘When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals’

Elephants are some of the most emotional beings on Earth. They love, they play, and they grieve. They seek out friends and thrive in the company of their family. …

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Factory Farming in 60 Seconds Flat

If slaughterhouses had glass walls, it would be easy for us all to see the horrors of the meat, dairy, and egg industries. If we could see inside animal …

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A Tribute to Ravi Shankar

Animals lost a good friend this week with the passing of the legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. It’s hard to believe he’s gone – just last week, when the …

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Save Greyhounds From Horrific Racing Industry

Thousands of greyhounds die every year at the hands of the cruel dog-racing industry. Even puppies are killed in the name of “selective breeding” before they even touch a …

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Senator Speaks Out for Mali

Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has filed a resolution urging the Senate to look into the condition of Mali, a 38-year-old solitary and ailing female elephant suffering at the …

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Foodie Fridays: Tofu Turkey With Herbed Rice Stuffing

The saddest time of the year for turkeys and many other farmed animals in the Western world, the holiday season has always revolved around food in my family. Since …

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