More and more places in the Philippines are becoming urban developments. Trees are being cut down and mountains are being carved out. It seems as though the old spirits are being displaced. Long ago, they struck terror in the hearts of folks in the barrio. They lived in the shadows of th...
One of the common urban legends told in the Philippines is the ‘Jeepney Ride from Hell’. It warns people about riding a jeepney at night especially for women and those riding it alone. Beware as this story might make you want to ride a taxi instead which is much scarier for your allow...
urban legends have been widely discussed on the networks. We can find these tales in different languages and from different regions. Some cause a little more fear than others. And talking about urban legends without mentioning Japan is almost impossible. That’s because we know that the ...
People in the Philippines believe the song “My Way,” written by Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra, is cursed. According to urban legend, every time someone sings the song, something bad typically happens. This myth gained even more traction in the early 2000s when someone would sing “My Way”...
The development of oral literature in the Philippines and the use of urban legends have effectively contributed to the production of popular culture and literature of the Philippines.doi:10.3860/krit.v4i1.1833Eugene Y EvascoUniversity of the PhilippinesHumanities Diliman...
Urban forestry only answer to rising temperature in megacity The ADB's Regional Technical Assistance (Reta) on Advancing Inclusive and Resilient Urban Development Targeted at the Urban Poor covers Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines. 'Matatag' office to help carry out ADB-funded climate project...
Burger legends (and fro-yo legends too actually) YOMG are opening their epic ninth store in Doncaster and they’ll be slinging free burgers and free fro-yo to celebrate. If you haven’t been to YOMG this is the perfect time to sample their handcrafted burgers, our fave is The Kingsway...
Transportation infrastructures often impose a rigid and controlled formation over the organic dynamism of urban areas. This blend of infrastructure and urban context redefines transportation systems beyond their purely functional roles, creating opportun
Former “Idol Philippines” contestant and iDolls member Matty J shares a story of heartbreak and forgiveness in his latest single “Moving On,” an anthemic track that underscores self-love following a painful experience on love. The song, penned by Matty five years ago, was inspired from th...