NutriChews founder Airon dela Cruz announces the brand's closure, citing rising taxes, government fees, online selling costs and advertising expenses. 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 »
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 »
They look human, live in places that appear empty and invite guests who may never return home. Philippine folklore offers many stories about engkanto, mysterious beings believed to inhabit a world alongside our own. Read more »
A sleeping woman in the Laguna skyline, gifts from a generous spirit and a warning against greed. Here’s the legend of Mariang Makiling, the mountain she calls home and why its protection matters today. Read more »
Walk through the narrow aisles of Quiapo or Baclaran market in the weeks before February 14, and you'll notice something curious tucked between the incense, rosaries, and dried herbs: small vials and sachets promising love, luck, or a second chance at romance. As Valentine's Day nears, demand for these so-called love potions is climbing, and the vendors say business has never been steadier. Read more »
