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 »
A wealthy woman in a mountain cave lends plates to her neighbors, sails overseas to trade cacao, and may be responsible for a broken bridge. The legend of Maria Cacao is stranger and more local than a typical fairy tale. Read more »
Anting-anting, Filipino amulets believed to offer supernatural protection, have long been associated with faith, folklore, and historical struggles, including accounts of revolutionaries wearing prayer-marked shirts to protect themselves from bullets. Read more »
Indigenous residents of Barangay Guina-ang are seeking to withdraw their consent to a geothermal project by Energy Development Corporation (EDC), alleging that the approval process failed to meet required standards. 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 »
