Words by Henrylito D. Tacio Photos by Rhoy T. Cobilla For nearly a decade, 35-year-old Serapion of Bansalan, Davao del Sur has devoted much of his time and energy to …

By Henrylito D. Tacio In a quiet corner of North Cotabato, where traditional farming remains the backbone of many communities, a young agripreneur is proving that innovation sometimes comes in …

By Claire Bernadette A. Mondares For a coffee lover, a cup of aromatic brewed coffee can mean a refreshing start to the day, or a break from a busy routine. …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Filipinos know malunggay as one of the best leafy vegetables around.  Nutritionists aver that 100 grams of malunggay leaves yield the following: 75 …

By Henrylito D. Tacio A kind of palm that grows along the coastlines and estuarine habitats can be one possible solution of the problem of the food crisis that the …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio One morning, a farmer stood at the edge of his rice field, calculator in hand. The harvest season was over, and while the …

By Henrylito D. Tacio  Research by a newly conferred career scientist of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) could help rice breeders identify traits linked to stemborer resistance as farmers …

Words and Photo by Henrylito D. Tacio` If there’s one fish that most Filipinos love, it’s none other than milkfish, or more popularly known as bangus (scientific name: Chanos chanos). The undisputed national …

By Claire Bernadette A. Mondares Experts from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that science-based tools and information are important to prepare for the anticipated impacts of El …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Delicious and juicy. These are the two adjectives most Filipinos instinctively use when describing lanzones—those small, golden, grape‑sized fruits that appear in markets …