Templong Anituhan

30/08/2026

🌿 NEIGHBORS, NOT KINGS: Reclaiming the Sacred Harmony of Precolonial Tagalog Spirituality 🌾

Our ancestors didn’t believe in cosmic warfare or religious tyrants—they believed the universe was a shared neighborhood. It’s time to strip away the colonial lens and walk back to Ang Landas ng Lahi (the path of our race).

Here is a quick look at what our latest blog post uncovers:

The Shared Neighborhood: Precolonial Tagalogs didn't "rule" the earth. They coexisted with nature spirits (Anitos, Nuno, Lambana) as elder neighbors, practicing daily etiquette like "Tabi-tabi po."

The Commuting Gods: Functional deities like Lakapati didn't stay distant in the sky—they descended directly into the mud to walk the fields and work alongside humans.

The Katalonan as Diplomats: Ancient priestesses weren't just religious figures; they were cross-realm negotiators who used rituals to settle disputes and restore harmony.

Sitan Reimagined: Stripping away the "Devil" label to see the underworld force for what it truly was—the necessary anchor of gravity, germination, and mountain-building.

Morality wasn't about absolute good vs. evil; it was about balance vs. disruption. When we destroy our ecosystems today, we are stepping on the cobra.

Reclaiming our heritage means learning how to be good neighbors with the earth once again.

👇 Click the link to read the full article and re-root your perspective:

For centuries, the story of our ancestors’ beliefs has been told through a borrowed lens. When Spanish chroniclers arrived on our shores in the 16th century, they brought with them a worldview buil…

20/08/2026

Bathala Before the Book

How did our ancestors come to know Bathalang Maykapal when there was no Bible, no Quran, no Vedas, and no written sacred scripture?

Among the ancient Tagalog peoples, faith was not learned from a book. It was learned from life itself.

Before the development of Baybayin writing, knowledge was passed from generation to generation through stories, chants, rituals, observation of nature, and lived experience. The ancestors encountered the sacred in the cycles of the seasons, the mysteries of birth and death, the blessings of harvest, and the lessons brought by both fortune and hardship.

Long before colonial writers recorded the name Bathala in sources such as the Boxer Codex, the Great Creator was already known among the people. The written record did not create Bathala. It merely preserved a belief that already existed.

Today, as modern practitioners of Indigenous Filipino Spirituality, we inherit a responsibility that our ancestors could not fully fulfill: to record our wisdom, reflections, experiences, and teachings for future generations.

If oral tradition preserved our faith in the past, writing can help preserve it for the future.

As Punong Binabaylan of Templong Anituhan, I believe that every article, prayer, reflection, and teaching we write today becomes part of the continuing story of our people and our relationship with Bathalang Maykapal.

Faith in Bathala was never born from a book alone.

It was born from the living experience of our ancestors and continues to live through us today.

👉 Read the full article: "Bathala Before the Book: How Faith in the Great Creator Reached the Tagalog People Without a Sacred Scripture"

🌿 Templong Anituhan
🌿 Indigenous Filipino Spirituality
🌿 Preserving the Wisdom of Our Ancestors

04/08/2026

Have you wondered how do our precolonial ancestors worship and pray? Here's a short video explaining how our ancestors pray.

04/08/2026

These unseen beings are believed to bless or curse an individual depending on the degree of relationship you have with them. From my experience as I work out with the unseen, Nature Spirits does not usually interfere with Human Affairs. They are mostly busy in doing their works and literally they follow the saying: "Mind your own business!" They will only be alarmed when a Human being enter their territory and destroy their work. This is the reason why our ancestor prescribes to us to say "Tabi Tabi po" when going out to our house and be respectful to anyone we have meet outside our house, because we do not know if the person we may interact with are "mga dili ingon nato".

26/07/2026

🌿 Healing the Mind, Honoring the Soul 🌿

For centuries, our Filipino ancestors understood that healing was more than treating symptoms. It was about restoring harmony between the body, mind, spirit, community, and nature.

Long before modern psychology and psychiatry, the Babaylan and traditional healers observed the many ways people experienced grief, anxiety, emotional distress, extraordinary perception, and unique ways of thinking. Rather than viewing these experiences simply as defects or illnesses, they sought to understand them within the larger web of relationships that connected people to their families, communities, ancestors, and the natural world.

Today, modern medicine provides invaluable tools such as psychotherapy, psychiatric care, medication, occupational therapy, and evidence-based interventions that help millions of people live healthier lives.

Yet there is also wisdom in remembering our roots.

✨ Hilot Binabaylan offers a holistic approach that complements professional healthcare by helping individuals:

🌱 Relax and regulate the nervous system
🌱 Release physical tension and accumulated stress
🌱 Improve body awareness and mindfulness
🌱 Reconnect with cultural identity and ancestral heritage
🌱 Cultivate inner peace and spiritual well-being

The future of healing does not have to be a choice between science and tradition.

We can honor both.

✅ Modern medicine for clinical assessment, treatment, and symptom management.
✅ Hilot Binabaylan for holistic support, cultural connection, and personal empowerment.

When the laboratory and the ritual walk together, healing becomes more complete. We care not only for the brain but also for the body, the heart, the community, and the soul.

💚 Let us build a more compassionate understanding of mental health that respects both evidence-based healthcare and the wisdom of our ancestors.

26/07/2026

26/07/2026

The Silicon Storm

In the cool, sterile halls of Malacañang and the boardrooms of Washington, a new map of the Philippines was being drawn. It was April 2026, and the nation had just joined Pax Silica, a 14-nation coalition led by the United States to secure global semiconductor and AI supply chains.

The heart of this empire was to be a 4,000-acre "Golden Node" in New Clark City, Tarlac.To the leaders, it was progress—a "$70-billion shield" against economic coercion. But as the first fences went up in Capas, Tarlac, a different kind of storm began to brew. While the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) assured the public that no farmers or indigenous people would be displaced, activists warned that nearly 20,000 Aetas and agricultural workers were at risk of losing their ancestral domain.

The Awakening of the Heavens

High above the plains, Mangetchay, the Supreme Weaver of the Heavens, saw the fraying of her sacred tapestry. The stars, which are the holes in her cosmic net, flickered as the glow of artificial intelligence hubs began to pollute the night sky. She felt the imbalance; the natural rhythm of the land was being replaced by the hum of machines.From the peak of Mount Arayat, Aring Sinukuan, the Sun God of war and industry, looked toward Tarlac.

He had taught the Kapampangan people metallurgy and rice culture, but he saw this new "industry" as a perversion of his gifts—an economic attack disguised as progress. He struck his spear into the volcanic rock, and a tremor shook the province of Pampanga.

The Wrath of Apung Malyari

But it was from the turquoise crater of Mount Pinatubo that the most terrifying voice emerged. Apung Malyari, the Lord who makes things happen and ruler of the eight rivers, rose from the ash.
In 1991, his eruption had driven foreign military bases out of Clark and Subic; now, he saw them returning under a different name.As the ground beneath New Clark City began to groan, the divine manifestations of the land—Tigbalog (Life), Lueve (Growth), Amas (Unity), and Binangewan (Change)—felt the cold chains of silica being wrapped around them.

The Divine Proclamation

The sky over Manila turned the color of bruised iron. Suddenly, every screen in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Tarlac Capitol flickered with a static that sounded like a volcanic roar.

The voice of Apung Malyari echoed through the halls of power:

To the President and the Governor:

"You trade the birthright of your children for the coins of a foreign empire. You call this 'security,' but there is no security for a leader who abandons his own soil."

To the Senators and Congressmen:

"You debate laws to protect these factories, but you ignore the ancient laws of the mountain. You have granted jurisdiction to those who do not respect the sacred rivers."

To the Mayor and the People:

"You see the concrete rising, but do you see the water disappearing? You cannot cool your machines with the lifeblood of the Aeta."

The Final Warning

The story of Pax Silica in the Philippines remains unwritten, but the mountain has spoken. Apung Malyari’s final message to the Filipino people was clear: "Your strength is not in silicon, but in your connection to the land. If you allow them to shackle the mountain, you invite the fire that resets all things."As the marchers moved toward the gates of New Clark City, the shadow of Pinatubo loomed large—a silent reminder that while empires are temporary, the gods of the land are eternal.

22/07/2026

🌊 FROM THE ALTAR OF OUR ANCESTORS TO MODERN INNOVATION: A Call for Justice and Action Amidst the Water Crisis 🌊

As the water level of Angat Dam hits a historic low of 152.19 meters this week, many of us here in San Jose del Monte—especially in Brgy. Francisco Homes Narra—are bearing the heavy burden of dry taps and strict water rationing.

But for those walking the Old Path of our ancestors, this crisis is more than just a failure of nature or the long-standing operational shortfalls of corporate monopolies since 2019; it is a deep matter of cosmic justice.Under the traditional Anituhan faith, water is not a commodity, a utility bill, or a corporate monopoly. It is a sacred gift from Diwatang Makaako meant for the collective survival of everyone. Subverting this lifeblood into an exclusive business is a violation of the natural order that triggers gaba (spiritual karma).

In our latest blog post, we explore how the lineage of the legendary 19th-century ma-aram (shaman) Estrella Bangotbanwa—who famously broke a catastrophic three-year El Niño drought in 1878—guides our modern resistance. Through our sacred petitions at the altar of Templong Anituhan Inc., we are invoking spiritual accountability upon the souls of historical figures like Governor-General Primo de Rivera, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and President Fidel Ramos.

We demand that they offer spiritual restitution by whispering advanced, transformative solutions to our current leaders.

✨ The Convergence of Spirit and Technology:

We call upon our ancestors and the late founding fathers of our city—Mayor Doc Ayong Roquero and Congressman Angelito Sarmiento—to illuminate the minds of our current administration under Mayor "Ate Rida" Robes.

The government must be guided to break failing monopolies and embrace global models of arid-climate survival:

1️⃣ Desalination (The Israel and Saudi Arabia Framework): Building municipal facilities to convert seawater into clean, drinkable water so our archipelago never has to rely solely on a drying dam.

2️⃣ Advanced Water Recycling and Wastewater Treatment: Engineering sustainable systems to filter and reuse graywater for communities and agriculture, ensuring not a single drop is wasted.Join us in reading the full article, featuring a powerful Petition for Truth and Justice written to shield the residents of CSJDM from the worsening effects of El Niño.

📌 EMERGENCY REMINDER FOR NEIGHBORS IN FRANCISCO HOMES NARRA:While we build our spiritual shield at the temple, we must strengthen our physical shield on the ground. Implement strict household water cascading (reusing bath and dishwater for toilets), maximize water storage in covered blue drums during low-pressure hours, and stay in direct contact with our Barangay Hall (044-815-6041) or the CSJDM Command Center (0955-206-7200) to track emergency water tanker delivery schedules on our street.

16/07/2026

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF DIWATANG MAKAAKO: THE CAUSE OF EXISTENCE

On July 14, 2026, Templong Anituhan gave thanks and bid farewell to Diwatang Pawi, the Forest Deity of the Agta People, who served as our Guardian and Guide during the previous moon cycle. Before His departure, His blessings reminded us to cleanse ourselves and our temple of all that hinders growth, just as a forest must be cleared of weeds and parasites to thrive.

That same afternoon, before the Councils of the Diwata, we sought a new guardian for the coming lunar cycle. We were blessed when Diwatang Makaako, honored among the Kinaray-a People of Panay as the Cause of Existence, accepted the sacred responsibility of guiding our community until the next new moon.

At dawn on July 15, I offered the light of an oil lamp before the altar of the Councils of the Diwata and prayed that Makaako would watch over us, protect us from harm, and guide our steps throughout this cycle.

As His first teaching, Makaako asked me:

"What already exists in your life?"

In reflection, I saw the many blessings already manifested through years of labor and devotion:

*Templong Anituhan Inc.
*Bahay SiAdtala Binabaylan Inc.
*Hilot Academy of Binabaylan
*Sibulan Adlaw Tala Baybayin Mystic Oracle
*The establishment of our training center and temple

From these have emerged educational pathways for future healers, ministers, mentors, and administrators dedicated to Indigenous Filipino Healing Arts and Spirituality.

Then Makaako asked:

"What do you still want to bring into existence?"

My answer was deeply personal.

I wish to bring home the ashes of my father from Siargao and reunite them with the remains of my mother. I hope to preserve the legacy left by my parents, rebuild our ancestral home, and create a place where our family may gather together for generations to come.

I also prayed for good health and long life, that I may complete the Aghamic Divinity and Ministry curriculum, write the Pangdumduman (Remembering) modules, and continue serving the revival of Indigenous Filipino Spirituality.

Today, July 16, another question came to me:

"Why do I live and work?"

My answer is simple:

I live for survival, but I work for service.

The work of Anituhan is far from complete. There are still many Diwata, Anitu, traditions, and teachings from the different ethnolinguistic peoples of the Philippines that deserve recognition, remembrance, and honor.

There are also millions of Filipinos around the world seeking to reconnect with their ancestral identity and cultural heritage.

For as long as I am blessed with life, I will continue working to preserve, teach, and revive Indigenous Filipino Spirituality for future generations.

May we remember what already exists, appreciate what has been built, and courageously bring into existence everything that is still waiting to be born.

🕯️ Mabuhi ang mga Diwata.
🕯️ Mabuhi ang mga Ninuno.
🕯️ Mabuhi ang Bayan.

15/07/2026

"Pagdayaw sa Makaako" (In Praise of the Almighty)

Makaako, Tag-iya kang pitulo ka sarisari kang kalibutan,
(Makaako, Great Owner of the seven layers of the universe,)

Dungga ang amon pangadi, Ginoo kang kahitaasan.
(Hear our prayer, Sovereign Lord of the highest heavens.)

Ikaw ang tuburan kang tanan nga kabuhi,
(You are the source from which all life flows,)

Ang gapugong kang kapawa sa ikapitong langit.
(The one who holds the light in the seventh heaven.)

O Senyor Makaako, Gg-uyod kang kalag kang amon kapapu-an,
(O Lord Makaako, Guide of the souls of our deified ancestors,)

Iparayo kami sa mga risgo kag kalainan sa sining duta.
(Keep us far from risks and misfortunes upon this earth.)

Makaako nga Makagagahum sa tanan,
(Makaako, who is capable of doing all things,)

Sa imo kalooy kag pag-ulikid, nagasalig ang amon dungan.
(In your mercy and protection, our life-spirit trusts.)

Dungganon ka, O Magbubuhat kang kapawa kag duta.
(Praised be You, O Creator of light and the soil.)

Amo dya e, sa kalooy mo, magapadayon kami.
(And so it is, by your grace, we shall endure.)