Category: Makaako
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Since the New Moon of July 14, 2026, a profound journey of remembrance has unfolded before me. As part of our sacred observance within Templong Anituhan Inc., we stood before the Council of the Diwata and sought guidance regarding the spiritual guardian who would accompany our community for the next cycle of growth. It was…
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In our spiritual journey, we often look outward for strength, forgetting that the ultimate shield and guide reside within our own consciousness and ancestral lineage. This post traces our deep dive into the core of Visayan and ancient Filipino spirituality—from foundational prayers to the cosmic forces that shape our soul, or dungan. Here is a…
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In the modern spiritual landscape, crystals have become ubiquitous. From yoga studios to social media feeds, polished towers of amethyst and smooth palms of rose quartz are celebrated as ultimate tools for healing, peace, and spiritual development. But beneath the serene, aesthetic glow of our modern altars lies a dark, systemic secret. By tracing the…
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In an era defined by ecological crisis, economic strain, and geopolitical tension, humanity is forced to confront a sobering reality: our current way of living is breaking the planet. In the Philippines, the symptoms of this fracture are everywhere—from the scarring of the Sierra Madre and the exploitation of Sibuyan Island to the rising tides…
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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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