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Aswang Snatches 6-month-old Roxas City Baby?

12/03/201908/13/2019 by The Kano

The local police said that an aswang wasn’t responsible for the tragic death of a 6-month-old baby girl this past weekend in Roxas City. In contrast, a local healer proclaimed an aswang was responsible for the toddler’s death. An “aswang” is a shape-shifting demon, or witch, that spends its days in female form. However, at … Read more

Vampire Dogs Roam Two Guimaras Barangays

04/11/2019 by The Kano

When my wife came home after visiting a neighbor, I was intrigued. The latest local newsflash involved a couple of “vampire dogs” in our area. “Vampire Dogs Roam Two Guimaras Barangays,” however, may be one of the strangest posts I’ve ever written for this website. And I’ve written quite a few odd dispatches over the years.

Puzzling Blood Trail Haunts our Home

01/20/202003/10/2019 by The Kano

We’ve lived in our new home in the Philippines for over three years now. While my Filipina wife has heard laughing aswangs fly over our house, we haven’t had any mystifying incidents for a while. However, that all changed the other day.

Mikey Bustos Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap

04/19/201911/07/2018 by The Kano

Mikey Bustos is a Canadian-born Filipino YouTube star. He’s known for his hilarious tutorial and song parodies about being Pinoy.The particular video I’m featuring today is all about legendary beings that roam the Philippines. Some people say that these so-called mythical creatures can even been seen today, especially if you have a “Third Eye.”

Is Our Filipina Maid an Aswang?

05/25/202005/18/2017 by The Kano

My asawa and I retired to the Philippines almost eight years ago. We’ve dealt with a myriad of devils and demons in this Southeast Asian archipelago since our move. Chief among these terrifying creatures is the Aswang.

New Filipina Helper Fired on First Day

11/23/201901/12/2017 by The Kano

Our new Filipina helper was fired on her first day on the job. We had previously committed to hiring a Pinay whose mother-in-law was reportedly an aswang. But that new domestic assistant never showed up for work.

(“You’re fired!” graphic source: Meme Generator)

A Kapre Lives in Old Mango Tree in my Asawa’s Elementary School Yard in Guimaras

08/23/201802/13/2016 by The Kano

A Kapre lives in an old mango tree in my asawa’s elementary school in Guimaras, the island province of the Philippines we call home. According to Wikipedia, a Kapre is a Philippine mythical creature that could be characterized as a tree demon. It is described as being a tall (7 to 9 ft), dark, muscular creature. Kapres are normally described as having a strong smell that would attract human attention. After a sweaty day in the archipelago, I sometimes have a strong smell that repels human attention.

Living a Simple Life in the Philippines

11/23/201912/01/2015 by The Kano

Not much cow manure on our new road nor much traffic unless it’s time for the local schools to begin their morning classes.