Looking for a quick getaway? Explore five road trips from Metro Manila, including Tagaytay, Batangas, Subic, Laguna, and Antipolo, with toll rates and driving tips. 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 »
An anthill, a swollen foot, and a trip to the albularyo. In Filipino folklore, disturbing a tiny elder’s home can bring mysterious illnesses, while a simple “tabi-tabi po” may help you avoid offending unseen spirits. Here’s the story behind the nuno sa punso, how it differs from the duwende, and what traditional beliefs say about usog. Read more »
Coast Guard readiness is often associated with vessels, equipment, and resources, but they are only part of the picture. Read more »
In Ilocano folklore, a giant old woman from a felled tree sits on a sleeper’s chest. In medicine, bangungot refers to sudden, unexplained deaths during sleep, often involving young, seemingly healthy Filipino men. Here’s how the legend differs from the medical explanation. Read more »
