Sadness and sorrow filled my heart as I watched Cindy hugging our baby’s cloth, who was never given the chance to see the world. It has been ten years since she miscarried. Every year, we went to Obando, Bulacan, for our devotion, hoping that someday my wife would be graced with a miracle. “Love, come on now. We’ll be late. We still have a long trip ahead.” “You go ahead to the car, love. I’m just looking for my shoes.” As I reached for my shoes behind the cabinet, an empty b

When a fantasy series draws on Philippine culture, it becomes more than an escape; it becomes a living tapestry of folklore, ritual, and social memory. Through mythical creatures, strong family ties, and stories passed down by word of mouth, such a series reflects the Philippines’ rich oral traditions, communal values like bayanihan , and the resilience shaped by history. Encantadia is more than a fantasy epic filled with diwatas , kingdoms, and magical stones. It is also a c

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