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Filipino folklore

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Filipino folklore.

Where spirits dwell
We see two men atop the giant balete tree in Baler. Are there more creatures we cannot see?
13 June 20261 MIN READ
Puksaan: The battle of the best National Costume designers at the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant
The theme centered on the characters and creatures of Philippine folklore and mythology.
12 May 20251 MIN READ
Bangungut: A silent killer, not just a bad dream
For generations, bangungut has haunted the Filipino psyche. Told in whispered folklore, it was a phenomenon feared but poorly understood: a person, usually…
9 May 20251 MIN READ
Artists explore and reinterpret Philippine folklore in new exhibit
Blending dark humor with surreal aesthetics, the artists provoke thoughts and discussion about the relevance of folklore today in ‘Tabi-Tabi Po…’
5 November 20241 MIN READ