Beyond its reputation for witchcraft, Siquijor preserves traditional healing practices, medicinal plant knowledge and spiritual traditions documented by researchers. 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 »
From dolls pierced with pins to insects believed to enter the human body, Filipino witchcraft lore has centuries of history. But accusations of sorcery can also put real people in danger. Read more »
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 »
Lyca Gairanod is back in everyone’s feed as her song “Puede Nang Mangarap” goes viral on TikTok. Here’s a look at her career and what she’s doing now. Read more »
Pandemic-era relationships, financial pressures, and the Philippines’ lack of divorce law help explain the challenges young married couples face when seeking to end their marriages. Read more »
