My lola was a historian of sorts. After her retirement she went back to our small town in Surigao and…
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Philippine Spirits
Your Portal to Philippine Mythology
Bulalacao
A Failed Expedition Part 2 “We need to keep moving,” Manuel tries to encourage me to keep going but I’m…
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Mameleu
From the notes of Mari Bas: Mamaylo. Nanreben. Mameleu. Names seem unconnected, but it was seen all around the same…
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Bakunawa
Seven Moons there were, and seven times the great serpent fell in love. Each sister was looked at with wonder…
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Ikugan
Case # KGMJ4852 The children went missing July 17, 1961 at about 1pm. Rangers searched the Orang National Park for…
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Banwaanon
“I’m not tired yet!” “Shhh, it’s bedtime already and you need your rest.” “But I’m not tired! Mama, can you…
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Daligmata
In the Land of Dreams Part 1 I had the dream again. The city was dying. I had just managed…
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Tahamaling
Part 1 of Spirits of the Hunt “This is the perfect shot.” Chinhok readied his bow and took aim at…
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Santilmo (Ilonggo)
No one goes to the field near San Garde , especially when there’s rain. The town surrounding the field was…
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