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Culture An albularyo is a traditional Filipino folk healer who may use medicinal plants, prayers, rituals and inherited healing practices.
November 02, 2026

Tabi-Tabi Po: What Happens When You Visit an Albularyo?

by Mika Soriano

A whispered diagnosis, prayers over a sick child, and leaves believed to have healing powers. For generations, the albularyo has held a place in Filipino folklore and everyday life. But what really happens during a visit, and where does traditional healing end and modern medicine begin? Read more »

Culture CIA officer and U.S. Air Force Colonel Edward Lansdale (left) confers with Philippine Defense Secretary Ramon Magsaysay in Central Luzon, January 1951.
October 27, 2026

How the CIA Helped Put Ramon Magsaysay in Power

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Ramon Magsaysay’s 1953 presidential victory was more than a domestic political triumph. Backed by American advisers and CIA operative Edward Lansdale, his campaign reflected Washington’s Cold War strategy to contain communism and maintain US influence in Southeast Asia. His rise offers a closer look at the intersection of foreign intervention, electoral politics, and Philippine sovereignty. Read more »

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