By Henrylito D. Tacio (First of Two Parts) There are fruits that delight, fruits that nourish, and fruits that simply exist. And then there is durian, a fruit so polarizing …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Fish and rice form the backbone of the Filipino diet—an everyday pairing so culturally ingrained that it is difficult to imagine a Filipino …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio While Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan have achieved the coveted status of being rabies-free, much of Asia continues to grapple with this …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Barangay Dahican in Mati City, Davao Oriental is best known for its seven‑kilometer stretch of fine white sand—a coastline that draws swimmers, surfers, …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Ask anyone to name a fruit native to Davao City, and you will hear a range of answers. Some will say banana, given …

By Henrylito D. Tacio Public healthcare in the Philippines continues to be out of reach for many Filipinos, especially those living in remote and underserved areas. High medical costs, shortages …

By Henrylito D. Tacio At an elevation of about 1,500 meters above sea level in Sitio Balutakay, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, a retired police officer begins each day surrounded not …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio The ocean has always been a distant neighbor to the farmer—felt in the monsoon winds, tasted in the morning air, and heard in …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio There is a moment each year when the world seems to pause—just briefly, just softly—before it turns the page. The heat of summer …

By Henrylito D. Tacio There are turning points in life that arrive quietly—without drama, without warning, without any grand announcement. For Donnie Bustamante, known online as Don Bustamante, that moment …