MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen-year-old Enola (not her real name) recalled how she felt her skin crawl every time she took a peek at the “balete” tree towering a few meters away from her classroom. It ...

When visiting Aurora province, a must-see attraction is the majestic Millennium Tree in the town of Maria Aurora. Housed at the Ronquillo Balete Ecopark, this balete tree is estimated to be around 600 ...

CEBU, Philippines - After almost three weeks of silence, the Department of Public Works and Highway-7 has replied to the query of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-7 on the illegal ...

MARIA AURORA, Aurora—In full view of tourists who come to Barangay (village) Quirino here to see a 600-year old “balete” (banyan) tree, about 40 workers prepare the native delicacies “pakumbo” and ...

Manila, Philippines - The home of Mr. Brown is now a national heritage site. President Aquino yesterday declared Malacañang’s ancient balete, said to be haunted by a mythical creature called a kapre ...

SIQUIJOR, Philippines — The island of Siquijor is often associated with mysticism, folklore, and the supernatural. Still, its churches are a testament to the Catholic piety of the community. In many ...

A 45-year-old man died after the bao-bao tricycle he was driving was hit by a falling balete tree in Barangay Upper Ilang, Davao City. Based on investigation, the driver was navigating the road with ...