Templong Anituhan

The ancient ones have never left us. They have simply been waiting for us to remember.

To all our brothers and sisters—whether you are walking the streets of your hometown here in the Philippines or building a life across the oceans in the global diaspora—we bring you a message of spiritual awakening.

We are deeply honored to announce that Templong Anituhan has now officially enshrined the 68 specific names and titles of the Diwata, Anito, and Supreme Beings from across the diverse ethnolinguistic tribes of the Philippine archipelago. From the highlands of the Cordilleras to the mountainous heart of Mindoro, and down to the southernmost islands of Mindanao, the altars of our ancestors are alight once more.

The Revelation: How They Came to Us

For centuries, many were led to believe that the old gods had faded into myth, replaced by foreign shores and modern distractions. But the Supreme Divine Being has always been present in the land and in our blood.

How did they come to us? They revealed their majestic supremacy to our ancestors through the forces of nature, the wisdom of the elders, and the sacred rhythms of life. They manifested in different names, forms, and titles across various families, clans, and races—yet, they all represent a profound, unified Power.

They have returned to our modern consciousness not as new concepts, but as ancient truths resurfacing. Through the survival of indigenous prayers, the unyielding preservation of tribal chants, and the deep, undeniable longing within the modern Filipino soul, they have made their presence known. They have gathered us together to realize that despite their many names—from Bathala to Mahal na Makaako, from Kabunyian to Magbabaya—they are one in greatness.

The Truth We Must Embrace: They Still Exist

We must break the misconception that our ancestral spirituality is a relic of the past. The Diwata still exist. They are in the winds that sweep across the Visayan seas, the fire of our volcanic earth, the life-giving rains of the monsoon, and the soil that feeds our families. More importantly, they exist within you. The same divine spark that guided the Balyanan, the Katalonan, and the Babaylan of old is the same resilience and spirit that drives the Filipino today. By enshrining these 68 sacred names, Templong Anituhan is declaring that our indigenous spirituality is alive, breathing, and ready to guide us into the future.

A Call to the Filipino People: Walk the Ancestral Path

This is more than an announcement; it is a spiritual homecoming.

To the Overseas Filipino Workers sacrificing miles away from home, and to the locals striving every day upon our native soil: We call upon you to walk back to the path of our race. For too long, we have sought identity and spiritual fulfillment from outside sources, forgetting the rich, powerful, and profound heritage that belongs to us by birthright. It is time to honor the ancient ones who watched over our ancestors long before the ships of colonizers ever reached our shores.

Here is how you can answer the call:

• Acknowledge Your Roots: Take time to learn the names of the Diwata connected to your specific province or ancestral bloodline.
• Honor Them in Your Daily Life: Offer a moment of thanksgiving to the Great Power that creates and sustains the whole universe.
• Join the Community: Visit Templong Anituhan, physically or virtually, to reconnect with a community that celebrates our true, unblemished spiritual heritage.

Let us ask the Great Ruler of the Universe to thoroughly sanctify our hearts and minds. Let us become holy vessels of their Great Blessings once more. Return to the roots. Return to the Anito.

Mayari Na! PagAsatin! (And it is so! Blessed Be!)