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 »
For generations, Capiz has been linked to stories of aswang. But behind the frightening reputation is a real province whose people have had to live with a stereotype they never asked for. Read more »
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 »
ASEAN defense ministers concluded two days of meetings in Cebu with five new cooperation initiatives, joint statements and renewed calls for a South China Sea Code of Conduct. 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 »
Cebu is pursuing a new set of technology and manufacturing ventures that could start creating jobs in 2027, with proposed investments ranging from artificial intelligence security research to electric motorcycle production. Read more »
