NutriChews founder Airon dela Cruz announces the brand's closure, citing rising taxes, government fees, online selling costs and advertising expenses. Read more »
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to combat online fraud and transnational crime through stronger international law enforcement partnerships, as digital scams and deceptive overseas job offers increasingly expose people to financial losses and exploitation. Read more »
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 »
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 »
