The Aswang Project is out to to do the lord’s—or shall we say gods’—work by building a self-funded Philippine Mythology reference book. According to their announcement, the project is set ...

Tuttle Publishing, which has been bringing English-language editions of Asian books to an international audience since 1948, has set it sights on showcasing new voices from the Philippines with a ...

DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have announced a release date for Forgotten Island, a new original animated film rooted in Philippine mythology. The film is set to debut worldwide on ...

The Philippines is a rich country. We are abundant in natural resources and with 7,107 islands, our culture pulsates with diversity and meaning and all that jazz. Take for instance, Philippine ...

Disney Books is releasing Filipina author Tori Tadiar’s graphic novel based on Philippine mythology. Titled “Highsummer,” the story is set in a junior high school where a 12-year-old girl has the ...

Philippine mythology weaves a tapestry of magical lands, fascinating heroes, deities – anito, bathala, diwata – and mythological creatures, such as the manananggal and aswang. These myths ...

PHILIPPINE mythology has always been well-represented in cinema, for the lore translates well through costumes, makeup, lights, and special effects. On paper, it’s a different story.

It was when my daughter turned two years old that I realised she will never enjoy Philippine mythology in books, comics and TV shows like I did while I was growing up in Cagayan de Oro.

Seeing Philippine mythology get its much-needed representation in mainstream media remains an uncommon occurrence, even after Budjette Tan’s comic book series Trese got its own Netflix adaptation.

Manananggal and aswang aside, there are creatures of Philippine mythology that have yet to reach the mainstream. “Mythica Obscura” is a local zine series that uncovers the mysteries of the ...