They look human, live in places that appear empty and invite guests who may never return home. Philippine folklore offers many stories about engkanto, mysterious beings believed to inhabit a world alongside our own. Read more »
From dolls pierced with pins to insects believed to enter the human body, Filipino witchcraft lore has centuries of history. But accusations of sorcery can also put real people in danger. Read more »
A legendary hero said to be trapped between mountains, a cave linked to Philippine revolutionaries, and a landscape where folklore meets documented history. Discover the story of Bernardo Carpio in Rodriguez, Rizal. 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 »
Since March, tourists flying to three Palawan destinations have had to travel to Clark first, a trip that can take up to 10 hours during floods. Read more »
The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
