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The Shadow of the Kumaw
In the remote village of Alava (now known as Sison, Pangasinan), nestled between the thick forests of Mountain Province and the stony...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 24, 20253 min read
The Lights That Lie
Long ago, in the sleepy town of Binalonan, where sugarcane fields stretched far into the dusk and the trees whispered to each other in...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 17, 20253 min read
The Gift of the Kaibaan
Long ago, in a quiet village nestled between the rice fields and the dark forest of Villasis, lived a young girl named Tinay. She was the...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 17, 20253 min read
The Last Boy of Anda
Long ago, in the sleepy seaside town of Anda, Pangasinan, a strange hush would settle over the shore every time the tide rose with the...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 17, 20254 min read
The Cigar, the Cat, and the Stolen Skirt
In the quiet outskirts of Alaminos, near a grove of mango trees and an old, roofless hut, villagers tell stories about something that...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 10, 20253 min read
A Ghostly Encounter with Bambanig, Pugot and Baras
A long time ago, in the province of Pangasinan, there was a quiet village surrounded by forests, rivers, and rolling hills. The villagers...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 10, 20253 min read
Bunoy and the Encantada
In the quiet town somewhere in Pangasinan, there stood a giant acacia tree in the middle of the schoolyard. It was older than the school...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 10, 20253 min read
The Tamarind That Watched the World: A Story of Lingayen
Long ago, when the earth was younger and the winds had names, there stood in the heart of a humble village a tamarind tree unlike any...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 4, 20252 min read
How Mapandan Got Its Name
A long time ago, before Mapandan became the thriving municipality it is today, it was just a quiet, humble barangay under the larger town...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 4, 20253 min read
“Tayug: The Town That Couldn’t Say ‘L’”
Once upon a not-so-long time ago, in the middle of the Pangasinan plains, stood a bacayao tree so tall it could tickle the clouds. Birds...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Aug 4, 20252 min read
The Many Legends Behind the Name Mangaldan
The origin of the name Mangaldan has long been the subject of local lore, handed down through generations in varied and colorful forms....
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 31, 20253 min read
The Legend of the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
A Pangasinan tale of how the heavenly bodies came to be A long, long time ago, in the skies above the world, there lived a powerful god...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 31, 20252 min read
The Creation of the World and Mankind: A Pangasinan Myth
Long before the world knew the names of rivers, mountains, or seas, there was only the void—silent and dark. From this vast nothingness,...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Captivating Tales of Filipino Culture and Heritage
The Philippines is a beautiful archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands. Each island has its own unique culture and heritage. From...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 30, 20256 min read


Exploring Filipino Traditions Through Stories
The Philippines is a country rich in culture and history. Its traditions are woven into the fabric of everyday life. From colorful...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 30, 20255 min read


Embracing the Richness of Filipino Life in Narratives
Filipino culture is a vibrant tapestry woven from history, tradition, and the everyday lives of its people. Each story, whether told...
JOSEPH RICHARD MEJIA
Jul 30, 20254 min read
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