You have paid your respects at a wake and are ready to head home. But first, someone insists on making one more stop. What is pagpag, and why do some Filipinos believe it keeps spirits from following them home? Read more »
Mount Arayat’s legendary guardian, Sinukuan, is portrayed in some Kapampangan stories as a noble king and in others as Mariang Sinukuan, a supernatural female guardian. These varying accounts reflect how folklore evolves across generations while preserving the cultural identity, values, and traditions of the Kapampangan people. Read more »
A wealthy woman in a mountain cave lends plates to her neighbors, sails overseas to trade cacao, and may be responsible for a broken bridge. The legend of Maria Cacao is stranger and more local than a typical fairy tale. Read more »
Anting-anting, Filipino amulets believed to offer supernatural protection, have long been associated with faith, folklore, and historical struggles, including accounts of revolutionaries wearing prayer-marked shirts to protect themselves from bullets. Read more »
SB19, XONARA, and J2X will share the stage at One Zone Fest on Oct. 24 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, celebrating P-pop and OPM. Read more »
Carlos Yulo advances to the floor exercise and vault finals at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read more »
