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 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 »
It makes you walk in circles, gets married in the rain, and 400 years ago, it had wings. Here’s what the tikbalang is, how old stories say to escape one, and how it came to have a horse’s face. Read more »
One peak is a pilgrim’s New Jerusalem. The other is a hiker’s cautionary tale. Here’s what Filipinos believe about both, and why you can’t climb either summit. Read more »
