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 »
Real-life couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera reunite in Remember, directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, opening in Philippine and global cinemas on November 11. Read more »
The 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival announces eight official entries, faces eligibility questions over Seeds of Peace, and caps regular cinema tickets at P299. Read more »
A sleeping woman in the Laguna skyline, gifts from a generous spirit and a warning against greed. Here’s the legend of Mariang Makiling, the mountain she calls home and why its protection matters today. Read more »
Access to medicines and basic healthcare services is being expanded through a new Pambansang Botika Plus outlet at SSS Diliman in Quezon City, which officially opened on Sept. 29. Read more »
