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 »
The waters around Romblon have seen some of the country’s worst maritime disasters. But while the wrecks are real, the “triangle” is a much newer idea. Read more »
It sounds like an abandoned infant crying in the dark. Here’s what the tiyanak is said to be, where the belief came from, what old folks did to break its spell, and how a grieving mother’s ghost became a movie monster. Read more »
A dark giant in an old tree, the smell of tobacco, and a path that keeps looping back on itself. Here’s what Filipino folklore says about the kapre, where its name came from, and what old folks say to do when one takes an interest in you. Read more »
A woman in white flags down a car, sits in the back seat, and disappears before the ride is over. Here’s where the Balete Drive legend came from, why the tree matters, and what the famous street looks like today. Read more »
A privately owned hill along the Lucban–Sampaloc road draws psychics, mediums, and spiritual seekers who say it holds labyrinths, “breathing” boulders and even a landing pad for UFOs. Here’s what’s known about the mysterious place, what believers say happens there, and why you can’t simply drive in. Read more »
