A young girl gazes upon herself in a pool, and in a moment of self-consciousness, get an affirmation that names the town of Marikina.
Read moreHinilawod - Part 3 - Saragnayan and Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata
Labaw Donggon's sons come to save him from Saragnayan, and return him home. Labaw Donggon's brothers are angered by Labaw Donggon's defeat and imprisonment by Saragnayan, and decide to punish his kinsmen and followers.
Read moreWhere the Makopa Came From
This Filipino folktale and myth is from the Ilocos Region. This is a story of beautiful bell that was protected by its village from bandits, and the origin of makopa.
Read moreThe Legend of Mt. Banahaw
The Legend of Mt Banahaw is about a boy named Limbas, who receives many gifts from a strange man who lives upon a mountain. This tale comes from the Quezon Province. This is a Filipino folktale and myth.
Read moreThe Legend of the Lanzones Fruit
Learn about yummy lanzones and the ancient Filipino folktale and myth behind the fruit!
Read moreThe Legend of the Ilang Ilang
The Legend of the Ilang Ilang describes the origin of the ilang ilang flower. A rajah falls in love with a girl who serves the supreme god, Bathala.
Read moreThe Coleto and the Crow
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Read the Filipino fairy tale, the Coleto and the Crow for its healthy dose of competition! Who doesn't like a good race fairy tale?!
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