TUBUNGAN, Iloilo – Babaylans (shamans) gathered in a mountain area here on Good Friday to perform a Holy Week ritual that dates back to pre-colonial times. RODOLFO Tabuloc Sr. is the leader of the babaylans in Tubungan town, Iloilo province. (Tara Yap) “Pana-et” called for divine...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs on Thursday, Oct. 19 said it is currently looking into reports about student organizations that allegedly initiate activities that run contrary to the university’s values. Image courtesy of the...
"The LGBTQI community is not a costume for political campaigning." This was what the University of the Philippines Babaylan, the longest-existing LGBTQI student organization in the Philippines and in Asia, said to vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte after she claimed that she is part of the...
Some call it street art, others graffiti, but either way, Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters have turned to painting murals to let her know they are with her in her fight for the presidency. A mural painting depicts Vice President Leni Robredo as “Babaylan” in ‘Maribojoc, Bohol....
How two young artists joined forces to revive and cultivate Babaylan culture Every Halloween season, or Undas as Filipinos call it, people look for some spooky story to complete the vibe of the celebration. These stories range from supposed paranormal activities and horror movies to personal...
The search for the next Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan is on! This is not a drill! Just in time for Undas (or Halloween) season, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced that babaylan , albularyo , and maghihilot are now considered national living treasures. And the search...
