The Internet has been the key driver for globalization in recent years. Not only can jobs be outsourced through the internet, but it is the
Read more
Why “MANANANGGAL” is the best SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL segment
Back in 1984, Regal Films released the first of the Shake, Rattle & Roll anthology series. The segment Manananggal not only became the most popular segment
Read more
ASWANG FESTIVAL in Roxas City, Capiz | What Happened?
In 2004, a group of young professionals in Roxas City, Capiz formed Dugo Capiznon Inc. It’s goal was to promote Capiz as a tourist destination
Read more
Parade of MONSTERS | Gap Orchard Resort in the PHILIPPINES
I’m officially going on record and saying that Gap Orchard Resort is one of my new “must see” attractions in the Philippines. Located in Davao, “Gap Orchard Resort is
Read more
PSYWAR in the Philippines | ASWANG of the CIA
“To the superstitious, the Huk battleground was a haunted place filled with ghosts and eerie creatures.” ~Air Force Brigadier General Edward G. Lansdale The Hukbalahap
Read more
Witches in the Philippines, or Spanish propaganda?
Juan de Plasencia spent most of his missionary life in the Philippines, where he founded numerous towns in Luzon and authored several religious and linguistic books,
Read more
Why Isn’t PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY Taught in Filipino Grade School?
“That these imaginary creatures still influence the lives of Filipinos is beyond dispute.” ~Dr. Maximo Ramos Back in January 2014, I read a tweet from
Read more
Ghouls in Philippine Folklore
Within the pantheons of Philippine Mythology, it isn’t enough to be terrified by creatures that will cause your death and devour your flesh. Nope, you must also
Read more
TIKBALANG & MANANANGGAL Bridge!
A few weeks ago I came across an Instagram photo showing a Tikbalang statue decorating a bridge. A quick Google search told me it
Read more
