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 »
Beyond its reputation for witchcraft, Siquijor preserves traditional healing practices, medicinal plant knowledge and spiritual traditions documented by researchers. 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 »
Hagonoy, Bulacan, is reviving traditional pilapil, or earth dikes, to help protect communities from persistent tidal flooding caused by Manila Bay. Read more »
The National Food Authority (NFA) has distanced itself from a proposed deal to import American rice, saying the arrangement is a private-sector initiative. Read more »
