Kwento (Stories)

Mabait and the Duwende

(A retelling) Once upon a time, in Cebu, King Menguita had two servants. Mabait, who was kind and hardworking, and Masama, who was lazy and jealous. One night, a tiny...

Mabait and the Duwende

(A retelling) Once upon a time, in Cebu, King Menguita had two servants. Mabait, who was kind and hardworking, and Masama, who was lazy and jealous. One night, a tiny...

The Legend of the Banana

This Filipino folktale explains how bananas came to be.

The Legend of the Banana

This Filipino folktale explains how bananas came to be.

The One Eyed Giant - Bungisngis

There are many stories of giants throughout the Philippine archipelago. Though most of them are large humanoids, there are some deviations! One particular one is the bungisngis (Tagalog) which has...

The One Eyed Giant - Bungisngis

There are many stories of giants throughout the Philippine archipelago. Though most of them are large humanoids, there are some deviations! One particular one is the bungisngis (Tagalog) which has...

Pride in Filipino Mythology

In pre-Hispanic Philippines, social equality was prioritized among all people. Men and women enjoyed the same rights, opportunities, and privileges. Baybaylans (healers and mediators between humans and spirits) held a...

Pride in Filipino Mythology

In pre-Hispanic Philippines, social equality was prioritized among all people. Men and women enjoyed the same rights, opportunities, and privileges. Baybaylans (healers and mediators between humans and spirits) held a...

Why Cocks Have Combs on Their Heads

Ever wonders why roosters look different from hens? Here's why...

Why Cocks Have Combs on Their Heads

Ever wonders why roosters look different from hens? Here's why...

All Head Juan

From Juan to a squash - the origin of the squash.

All Head Juan

From Juan to a squash - the origin of the squash.