A visiting classmate, a secret plan, a change of clothes, and a terrifying mistake. The legend of Teniente Gimo has become one of the Philippines’ best-known aswang stories. But was there ever a real person behind the name? Read more »
Strange eyes, wandering spirits, and a supposed hunger for human flesh. The Berbalang have become a fixture in online monster lists, but their chilling reputation may trace back to one extraordinary nineteenth-century account. Read more »
Espoir School of Life in Siargao helps children access education, develop practical skills through hydroponics and financial literacy, and explore creative expression through community activities. Read more »
Palawan health advocates are calling for more reliable protections for people seeking HIV services, warning that fear of discrimination, gossip, and leaked medical information can discourage testing and interrupt treatment. Read more »
Its water glows an almost unreal shade of blue, its fish are said to resist capture, and local legends speak of unseen beings guarding its depths. But what really lies beneath Hinatuan's famous Enchanted River? Read more »
Travelers flying through Cebu can explore more destinations across the Visayas under a new tourism campaign encouraging multi-island trips. Read more »
