Author: Apu Adman Aghama
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The ongoing 2026 climate crisis has brought the Philippines to a critical crossroads. As of July 21, 2026, Angat Dam—the primary water source for Metro Manila and Bulacan—has breached its critical threshold, dropping to a historic all-time low of 152.19 meters. Across provinces and urban centers, cracked earth and dry taps have sparked severe municipal…
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By Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon (Apu Adman) Listening Beyond the Veil: The Healing Purpose of Pangutanahan On many occasions in my work as a Binabaylan, I have encountered people carrying a burden that medicine cannot cure, wealth cannot remove, and time alone cannot always heal. It is the burden of unfinished relationships with those who…
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A Reflection on Prayer, Responsibility, and Collective Action Yesterday, July 16, 2026, we were blessed by the visit of Lera Padua to Templong Anituhan for a review session on Pagsasala (Banana Leaf Scanning) and Bentusa (Fire Cupping Therapy). The formal review was conducted from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, yet the learning did not end…
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July 16, 2026 The transition from one lunar cycle to another is always a sacred moment within the tradition of Templong Anituhan. It is a time of gratitude, reflection, renewal, and commitment to the path laid before us by the Diwata. On July 14, 2026, we formally offered our thanks and farewell to Diwatang Pawi,…
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Have you ever lit a morning candle or oil lamp, offered a simple prayer for guidance, and suddenly felt an internal nudge to look deeper? Recently, during a ritual to honor Makaako—the Supreme Deity and Creator in Karay-a (Kinaray-a) cosmology—a profound realization emerged. While contemplating Makaako as the Tag-iya kang Sansinukob (The Owner of the…
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The indigenous spiritual traditions of the Philippines preserve diverse understandings of the sacred, the cosmos, and humanity’s relationship with the Divine. Among these traditions, the spirituality of the Kinaray-a people of Panay Island offers a profound vision of creation rooted in reverence for the Creator, respect for ancestral wisdom, and harmony with the seen and…
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In a nation where religious identity is overwhelmingly defined by mainstream monotheistic institutions, a quiet but profound shift is occurring within the landscape of Filipino spirituality. Templong Anituhan Inc. (formerly registered as Luntiang Aghama Natural Divine Arts Shrine of Healing Inc.) stands out as a unique legal and spiritual institution in the Philippines. Registered with…
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By Rev. Rolando Gomez Comon (Apu Adman) As the current lunar cycle approaches its conclusion and the New Moon draws near, I find myself reflecting upon the presence of Pawi, whom I have come to honor as the Guardian of the Forest and protector of our Temple during this season. To be honest, I have…
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Deep within the ancient, mist-covered canopies of the Sierra Madre mountains, life moves to a rhythm completely independent of modern urbanization. For the Agta (or Aeta) people—one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines—the forest is not just a collection of trees and resources. It is a living, breathing network of spiritual entities governed…
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In the revival and preservation of Anitism—our indigenous animistic foundations—we often explore how the rhythms of the cosmos align with the spirits of our land. When we align the energetic phases of the moon with the specific medicine of our anito and deities, we unlock profound paths for personal and communal healing. As the night…
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