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Topsoil: Going, going, gone?

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioOne of the barangays in Marilog District used to be accessible only by passing through five kilometers of...

Saving the ‘World’s noblest flier’

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioIf the endangered Philippine eagle could only speak, these are the words the bird would be telling us:“I...

Saving the Tamaraw, Philippine deer from extinction

By Henrylito D. TacioThe Philippines is home to some of the rarest animals. In fact, some of them can only be found in the...

Producing your own seeds

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioIn Genesis chapter 1, verse 30, God told Adam and Eve, “I give you every green plant for...

Saving ‘Eden beneath the waves’

By Henrylito D. TacioThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urges every Filipinos to help save the country’s remaining coral reefs, which have...

Losing biodiversity

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. Tacio“A few decades ago, the wildlife of Philippines was notable for its abundance; now, it is notable for...

That thing called weather

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“Oftentimes, we make the mistake of interchanging climate and weather, but they are actually two different things,” said...

El Niño disrupts food production

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. TacioA weak El Niño is hovering upon Mindanao. And it is likely to strengthen toward the end of...

More power from the water

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“Electricity is more than just a commodity,” said Antonio R. Moraza, the chief operating officer and president of...

Growing trees and crops together

By Henrylito D. Tacio“Only when the last tree has been cut, the last river poisoned, and the last fish caught will we realize we...