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 …
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Science-based tools and information crucial to national resilience as El Niño looms—experts
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 …
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Catbalogan City turns plastic waste into digital connectivity for a smarter, more connected community
By Claire Bernadette A. Mondares Engr. Exequiel Cabrigas presents the Eco-Connect project as it was officially launched at the Regional Smart Communities Exposition and Networking Engagement (rSCENE), held on October …
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Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio More than four decades ago, during the celebration of World Food Day, the Rome‑based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a …
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By Henrylito D. Tacio One night last week, I didn’t have a good sleep. I went to bed early at around 8:30 p.m., knowing I had to wake up before …
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Where the Earth Breathes Power: The Regenerative Story of Mount Apo’s Geothermal Power
By Henrylito D. TacioPhotos courtesy of Energy Development Corporation On a misty morning in barangay Ilomavis in Kidapawan City, a father told his son a story. He pointed to the …
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The Vanishing Catch: Where have all our coral reefs gone?
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 …
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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, …
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Saving the Last Forest Monarchs: The Push to Protect Tambobong’s Eagle Range
Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio The forest does not shout when it is dying. It simply thins — quietly, imperceptibly — until one day the great creatures that …
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ENVIRONMENT: Candalaga Takes Flight: How One Young Eagle Is Rewriting the Map of a Sacred Mountain
By Henrylito D. Tacio What does it mean to protect a mountain? For many, conservation is measured in hectares, species counts, and satellite maps. But on Mt. Candalaga, protection is …
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