CEBU, Philippines - Filipinos have various legends of creatures that are supposed to possess certain supernatural powers and influence on people. The common examples of these creatures are the ...

Who's afraid of the tikbalang, the half-human, half-horse in Philippine mythology? It is said that this creature moves with incredible speed and gets married when the weather is playing tricks --- ...

The Philippines is a rich country. We are abundant in natural resources and with 7,107 islands, our culture pulsates with diversity and meaning and all that jazz. Take for instance, Philippine ...

Have you ever seen Philippine folklore’s most feared ghosts and ghouls getting wacky in a music video? Entertainer and YouTube sensation Mikey Bustos posted on Wednesday a music video of his rap song ...

British writer Neil Gaiman put it best when he said Philippine mythology should be left to Filipino writers. If you have finally decided to take a shot on our local folklore (albeit one year late ...

MANILA - A Philippine mythical creature is set to make its debut in the action-adventure game Genshin Impact. Revealed during the game's version preview, the Bakunawa, or the Philippine moon-eating ...

Some of the characters of Dayo include (from left, clockwise) a tikbalang voiced over by Michael V., a nuno sa punso voiced over by Peque Gallaga, a teen manananggal (a winged creature that can ...

Creatures from Philippine lower mythology like the aswang, manananggal, or tikbalang are mainstays of contemporary popular culture. From movies to television to books, stories about them can be found ...

All Soul’s Day, to some, may be a period of reflection on one’s mortality and a time to remember the deceased. Yet, for some, the thought of death and the belief in spirits could stir a sense of fear ...