Tatler Philippines

Driving Change

In the 16 years that Bryan Benitez McClelland has lived in the country, the Filipino-American entrepreneur has made quite an impact as a fierce eco-warrior. He has proudly introduced and popularised a line of innovative, handmade bamboo bicycles known as Bambikes, which are crafted locally in partnership with the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation. With fair-trade labour and green building practices at the heart of the enterprise, socio-ecological purpose is what undoubtedly fuels McClelland’s business and, by extension, his life.

McClelland’s passion for sustainability sprouted early in his childhood.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Tatler Philippines

Tatler Philippines6 min read
Heroes On A Mission
Half-Chinese, half-Japanese American producer and writer Julie Wong recalls the day her “Chinese American, risk-averse engineer dad suggested that I try my hand at TV writing” after she had been working in politics in the US for 15 years. “I was shoc
Tatler Philippines1 min read
Tatler STYLE
IMAGE DENIS HAYOUN (AUDEMARS PIGUET); FERRAGAMO ■
Tatler Philippines3 min read
Cosmic Attraction
Sofia Coyiuto and Ross Tan shared a love for music, dance and family, making them a perfect match. They celebrated their wedding on February 25, 2024, with a grand ceremony at Santuario de San Antonio. The venue was decorated with baby’s breath, and

Related