Garuda
“It’s my turn! Gimme the crown!” “No way! It looks better on me!” The girls were being a handful again and it was getting on Lola Nena’s nerves. There was…
Aswang sa Kalibonan
“Don’t drop it! Hurry up!” My fingers were shaking as the other newborn nudged me forward. There wasn’t time for hesitation. He was expecting us. The sack on my back…
Aswang na Gala
Hospital Medical Report This form is to be completed by the patient’s hospital doctor Private and Confidential Patient’s Name: Tomas Panlilio Date of Birth: May 18, 1985 Ward: C Hospital:…
Aswang (Waray)
There are some warnings that go unheeded, and foolishness that is mistaken for bravery. Take the small barrio of Dalupirit. Its winding trail filled with balete and ipil roots. One…
Korokoto
KORO KOROKOTO Noisy little cat KORO KOROKOTO Found a little brat KORO KOROKOTO Turned into a man KORO KOROKOTO Had an evil plan KORO KOROKOTO Waited in the trees KORO…
Kiwig
The year was 1946, a year after the Americans helped liberate my province from the grip of the Japanese. We Aklanons are a strong people, and we kept our heads…
Mandarangkal
Sam stares at her from across the bar and his heart skips a beat. Did she really smile at him? His mind tries to go through all the possibilities: He…
Aswang (Antique)
Case # GKJM1899 Case witness is Regina Visco, age 41. She claims to have seen two men at the junction of Igbalo-go brook dismember and kill a man. In her…
Aswang (Kinaray-a)
“Don’t fall in love with me.” Mabel’s eyes widened in surprise, it wasn’t what she expected Tonio to say, but she would play along. “That may be the sweetest thing…
Oryol
The serpents whose voice did enthrall Like the siren’s tempting call, In Hantic’s wide cavernous hall Forever they were buried all. ORYOL The words left Federico’s lips unwillingly. He thought…