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 …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “We are running out of fish and running out of time. For a country known for marine biodiversity, there are very few fish …

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 …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio For many people who have recently embraced healthier lifestyles, giving up alcohol remains one of the hardest adjustments. Social gatherings, celebrations, and quiet …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio (Second of Two Parts) In Davao, durian is heritage, livelihood, and pride. Yet despite this natural advantage, the region’s durian industry remains largely …

Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio In the Philippine countryside, where the nation’s food is grown and harvested, a quiet crisis persists—one that rarely makes headlines but profoundly shapes …

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 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, …

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 Ask anyone to name a fruit native to Davao City, and you will hear a range of answers. Some will say banana, given …