In the beginning the sky was very low; it was possible to touch it with a long bamboo pole. Because of this proximity, everything on
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MANUVU LEGEND: The Creation of Mindanao
THERE is a Manuvu legend that explains why Mindanao is so endowed. Accordingly in the beginning there was Manama, the creator of many things. In
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TO CATCH A THIEF, BAGOBO STYLE
The west coast of Davao Gulf between Daliao and Digos is dotted with small villages, the inhabitants of which are largely Bagobo who have been
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IFUGAO Myth | Origin of Thunder and Lightening
The Ifugao call themselves as i-pugao or “inhabitants of the known earth”; other variations of the name are Ifugaw, Ipugao, and Yfugao. They live primarily
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Examining the ‘First Man & Woman From Bamboo’ Philippine Myths
Some Asian cultures believe that humanity emerged from a bamboo stem. Malaysian legends have a similar story that describes a man who dreams of a
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The Legend of Pablo Maralit, (Epic) Hero of Batangas: Part 2
In the last post, I talked about the legend of Pablo Maralit. In this post I want to talk about another account of Pablo’s legend,
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The Legend of Pablo Maralit, Hero of Batangas: Part 1
When exploring the folktales of different Filipino ethnic groups, one often finds epic heroes that are remembered for their great deeds such as the brave
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The Day Peque Gallaga Changed My Life
“Jordan? You don’t look as geeky as I thought you would.” These were the first words spoken to me by Peque Gallaga when we met
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The One Who Defied the Gods: The Story of Raho
In an earlier article, it was mentioned that the Tagalogs believed in a serpent “Laho” that swallowed the moon. In his book, Tagalog Borrowings and
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The Term “Filipino” by F. Landa Jocano
Every once in a while over at The Aswang Project Facebook page I find myself moderating a challenging discussion. Often, it is a subject I
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