From caring for the family to building a career, Filipino women continue to navigate expectations about what their role should be. Read more »
Beyond its reputation for witchcraft, Siquijor preserves traditional healing practices, medicinal plant knowledge and spiritual traditions documented by researchers. Read more »
The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) reported 50 dengue admissions from October 1 to 14, according to its health advisory. 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 »
Filipino migrant workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and other parts of Micronesia are expected to gain easier access to Philippine labor services with the planned opening of a Migrant Workers Office in Guam. 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 »
