Typhoons: What’s in a name?
By Henrylito D. Tacio“There is no month in the Philippines which is free from typhoons,” says the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration...
Ocean wealth is sinking fast
The value of the ocean’s riches rivals the size of the world’s leading economies, but its resources are rapidly eroding, according to a report...
Raising crocodiles is good business
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioThe Philippines is home to two species of crocodiles. Both remain “critically endangered” and need to be protected,...
This summer, help control forest fires
By Henrylito D. TacioA couple of years ago, the Philippine Congress released a study that said about 123,000 hectares of the country’s forest cover...
Understanding acid rain
By Henrylito D. TacioA day after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the Fukushima power station exploded. Warnings of radioactive clouds and acid...
When breathing fresh air is no longer easy
By Henrylito D. TacioMa-a barangay captain Olivia B. Cal recently filed a complaint against Safecon Industries Inc. and Filmix, which are operating in his...
Saving our rivers
By Henrylito D. Tacio“Many years ago, this was just a small pile. But as the years went by it has been growing.” So said...
More biotech foods coming!
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioThis is good news for scientists but bad news to people who are against bio-engineered foods. Recently, the...
NOT A DROP TO DRINK
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“Water isn’t just a commodity. It is a source of life.” – Sandra Postel, director of the Massachusetts-based...
EL NIÑO STRIKES AGAIN!
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioWhile most parents in Davao City are busy preparing for the graduation of their children, farmers in some...