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 »
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 »
The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 names 10 starred restaurants, 31 Bib Gourmands and 86 Michelin Selected establishments, with Makati newcomer Flow earning one star. Read more »
The 82nd anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing served as a reminder that the freedom Filipinos enjoy today came at a tremendous cost, with government officials urging the public to protect peace, defend national sovereignty, and pursue progress that benefits all. Read more »
A hidden trapdoor, a half-human, half-snake creature, and a famous actress allegedly paid to keep quiet. The Robinsons Galleria snake-man story became one of the Philippines' most enduring urban legends. But what actually happened? Read more »
Long before Fidel Ramos became president of the Philippines, he was the 29th Filipino to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. And he was part of a small, extraordinary line of men whose stories rarely make it beyond military history circles, despite the scale of what they lived through. Read more »
