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 »
More than 1,100 families displaced by two fires in Davao City have received P10,000 each in government assistance, but 521 families remain in evacuation centers as they await help rebuilding their homes. Read more »
An anthill, a swollen foot, and a trip to the albularyo. In Filipino folklore, disturbing a tiny elder’s home can bring mysterious illnesses, while a simple “tabi-tabi po” may help you avoid offending unseen spirits. Here’s the story behind the nuno sa punso, how it differs from the duwende, and what traditional beliefs say about usog. Read more »
Tabuk City’s African swine fever task force wants a calamity declaration and a 30-day ban on incoming pork, as 1,451 hogs are already affected. Read more »
Palawan has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, prompting the provincial government to strengthen quarantine and containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other areas. Read more »
???????President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined a broad domestic agenda in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), promising tax relief, expanded social protection, infrastructure development, and stronger economic reforms while reaffirming the country's position on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
