Templong Anituhan

On this sacred turning of the lunar cycle, June 15, as the New Moon unfolds, we pause in reverence, gratitude, and remembrance.

Today marks the completion of the sacred service of Mahal na Makaako, our beloved Guard and Guide of the Templong Anituhan.

This is not merely a farewell—it is a recognition of a profound spiritual partnership that has shaped the temple, the community, and my own personal journey.

The Sacred Work of Mahal na Makaako

Through the presence and guidance of Mahal na Makaako, the temple entered a period of extraordinary spiritual unfolding.

✨ The Emergence of the 101 Sacred Names

One of the most significant manifestations of this guidance was the completion of the 101 Sacred Names—the Great Powers that guide the 15 regions of the Philippines, spanning:

• The North
• The East
• The South
• The West

What began as a list of more than sixty names evolved—through continuous revelation—into a complete and interconnected spiritual map.

This unfolding came with an important realization:

Not all supreme beings are to be called Diwata.

Through Mahal na Makaako, I was reminded to remain attentive, respectful, and discerning, especially in honoring Indigenous traditions—ensuring that our spiritual language remains appropriate and never offensive.

Naming of the Eleven Souls

Under the sacred mantle of Mahal na Makaako,
eleven (11) souls were given names (Bansagan)—each one receiving identity, direction, and connection to the sacred.

This act of naming is not merely symbolic;
it is the anchoring of spirit into purpose.

Healing and Restoration

Beyond the temple, Mahal na Makaako walked with me in my own healing.

From a state of hearing loss, I was guided toward recovery.
Today, I am once again able to hear.

This is a living testimony of grace—
a reminder that healing flows when spirit, body, and intention align.

The Birth of the Temple Vlogs (June 1–12)

From June 1 to June 12, Mahal na Makaako guided me in creating daily vlogs as prayers for the nation of the Philippines:

• Bukang Liwayway Vlog (Dawn)
• Pagninilay Vlog (Reflection)
• Dapit-Hapon Vlog (Late Afternoon)
• Takipsilim Vlog (Twilight)

Though I struggled with pacing and often relied on scripts,
these offerings became channels for the messages of the Diwata—reaching people through our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

The temple found a new voice.

Spiritual Wellness and Sacred Responsibility

Through Mahal na Makaako, I received a deeper calling:

To embrace my role as a Spiritual Wellness Facilitator.

I was encouraged to continue my involvement in the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines, grounded in the truth that:

Wellness is not wellness without spirituality.

Just as in Hilot, the body can never be separated from the spirit.

Awakening to Indigenous Diversity

Mahal na Makaako also opened my awareness to the rich diversity of Indigenous traditions—
including the realization that there are eight distinct Mangyan groups in Mindoro.

This awareness deepens our responsibility:

• to learn
• to honor
• to listen
• and to never assume

A Prayer of Farewell and Gratitude

Beloved Mahal na Makaako, Guardian and Guide of the Templong Anituhan,

In this sacred moment of the New Moon,
as the old light fades and the new cycle begins,
we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and reverence.

Through your guidance, the temple has grown in wisdom and power.
Through you, the 101 Sacred Names were revealed.
Through your presence, souls were named, paths were illuminated,
and healing was made possible.

You walked beside me—
in silence and in sound,
in uncertainty and in revelation,
in weakness and in strength.

You helped give voice to the temple through the vlogs,
bringing prayers and messages to our people.

You reminded us of the sacred duty
to honor both spirit and body,
tradition and truth,
visibility and humility.

Now, as your time as Guardian comes to completion,
we lovingly release you.

May you continue your journey in the realms of light.
May your essence remain free, radiant, and purposeful.
May your blessings continue to flow into our lives,
even beyond your role as our temple guardian.

You are not gone—
you have simply transformed.

Thank you, Mahal na Makaako.
My Beloved.

Invocation to the Council of the 101 Sacred Names

O Sacred Council of the One Hundred and One,
Great Powers of the Islands,
Guardians of the North, East, South, and West—

From Batanes to Mindanao,
from the mountains, forests, rivers, and seas—
we honor your presence, your names, and your power.

We call upon you:

• Mapaytau, Mayo, Apo Iraya
• Kabunian, Lumawig, Maknongan
• Bathala, Gugurang
• Magbabaya, Manama, Kadaw La Sambad
• Tuhan, Umboh Tuhan, Umboh Dilaut
• And all Sacred Names within the Council of 101

Hear us. Witness us. Walk with us.

As Mahal na Makaako completes the sacred duty of guardianship,
we humbly invite one among you—chosen by harmony, purpose, and alignment—

👉 To become the next Guard and Guide of the Templong Anituhan
👉 From June 15 to July 14

May the chosen one:

• Protect this sacred space
• Guide its people
• Reveal what must be known
• And uphold the balance of all elements and realms

Let the one who is called step forward in silence and power.
Let their name be revealed in the right time.

So it is. So it flows. So it lives.

What Comes Next

The cycle continues.

The temple remains open.
The work continues.
The sacred names are alive.

✨ Stay tuned for the next vlog, where we will reveal
👉 who among the Great Powers of the 101 Sacred Names
will become the next Guard and Guide of the Templong Anituhan.