Independent singer-songwriter Mariah Deborah rose to No. 1 in the Philippines with “Na Para Bang,” a song that grew from personal feelings into a viral hit. Read more »
A legendary hero said to be trapped between mountains, a cave linked to Philippine revolutionaries, and a landscape where folklore meets documented history. Discover the story of Bernardo Carpio in Rodriguez, Rizal. Read more »
Filipino alt-rock band Teeth releases its self-titled debut album on vinyl, featuring remastered audio and new cover art by visual artist Nix Puno. Read more »
A blue glow on a ship’s mast, a fireball rolling across a field and a light that leads travelers astray. The santelmo has haunted Filipino folklore for generations, but some sightings may have natural explanations. Read more »
In Ilocano folklore, a giant old woman from a felled tree sits on a sleeper’s chest. In medicine, bangungot refers to sudden, unexplained deaths during sleep, often involving young, seemingly healthy Filipino men. Here’s how the legend differs from the medical explanation. Read more »
Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan Read more »
