Lunar eclipse: Why the mythical Bakunawa and other myths persist

Frances Noquilla CTU-Main Intern 09/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On nights when the moon suddenly turns dark or red, many Filipinos can’t help but feel a shiver run down their spine. A lunar eclipse, while explained by science as an alignment of…

Mythical  Chinese dragons and bakunawa

ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO 02/14/2024

I am usually among those who converge along the streets of Binondo in celebration of Chinese New Year for the special performances (Dragon/Lion dances), cuisine, lucky charms, prosperity fruits, and boxes of “tikoy.” 2024 is the Year…

LOOK: Newly discovered fish species was first spotted in a Bohol public market

Kristel Sambile 09/08/2023

In the bustling fish markets of the Philippines, a vibrant and peculiar sight caught the attention of scientists—an orange-eyed sea creature with an air of mystery. This chance encounter marked the beginning of an exciting discovery in…

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