Karen finds an igloo in the tropics

ABS-CBN news anchor Karen Davila spotted igloo-like structures in Surigao, which can very well be an alternative to expensive school buildings in the country. Made only of sand, cement, and drum, the structures are not only cheaper and easier to build, but also offer better ventilation for students.

Surigao’s igloo is just one of the many ingenious Filipino inventions that Karen will feature tonight on The Correspondents.

Due to the economic crisis, Filipinos have found a way to cut expenses by inventing alternative systems and machines that can help “Juan” cope with the demands of his everyday life.

High gasoline prices and environmental concerns, for example, have fueled the development of vehicles powered by electricity like the “e-jeep” and “e-tricycle.”

Karen was recently named one of the 2008 Ten Outstanding Young Men by the Junior Chamber International Philippines for her significant contribution to Philippine journalism and her award-winning documentaries.