One of the most popular and enduring mythical creatures in Filipino lore. The tikbalang is said to be a half human, half horse creature in
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Supernatural Philippines: Growing Up in the Shadows
Although I was born and raised in Manila, I grew up hearing a lot of creepy stories from people around me, mostly my parents and
Read moreMARANHIG: Zombies of the Philippines
If the West has zombies, here in the Philippines, there is what some locals from the Visayas call the Maranhig (also Amalanhig or Amaranhig), our
Read moreTIKBALANG: The Horse Demon – DOCUMENTARY
It’s Hallowe’en and that means the Philippine media will be releasing top 10 lists of scariest mythical creatures, infographics on where to find them, and
Read moreArnold Arre’s THE MYTHOLOGY CLASS Headed For Theatres
What’s next, I dunno yet. We’re developing Arnold Arre’s Mythology Class. Maybe starting on the Luna sequel, Goyong. ~ Jerrold Tarog Earlier today I came
Read moreNEW WEB SERIES – Creatures Of Philippine Mythology
Very little is known about the history and evolution of Philippine Mythological Creatures. Most myth studies have been focused on the pantheon of deities which
Read moreENGKANTOS Dwelling in the Philippines
An Engkanto, according to folklore, is an environmental spirit that has a human form. Engkantos occupy a space in the environment which is not openly accessible to us.
Read moreBaguio’s Haunted DIPLOMAT HOTEL and Its Dark Past
The former Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City, Philippines sits on top of the Dominican Hill. It used to be a rest house and a seminary way back
Read moreThe Problem and the Importance of “LOWER MYTHOLOGY” in Philippine Folklore
I had a very interesting discussion with a bright young man in the Center for Paranormal Studies Facebook Group. He asked, “ I am wondering
Read moreWhy “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
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