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Listeners, have you ever felt a chill creep down your spine as the sun sinks below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows that seem to dance in the twilight? Have you heard a rustle in the leaves or a creak in your home and wondered if it’s just the wind—or something else?

Our focus will be on the haunting legend of the Aswang, a creature that has captivated the imaginations of the Waray people for generations. What makes these tales so compelling, even in our modern world filled with logic and technology? Perhaps it’s because these stories touch on our primal fears—anxieties that have haunted humanity since time immemorial. Or maybe it’s simply that there are forces in this world that defy explanation.

Join me as we explore the origins, forms, and cultural significance of the Aswang. We’ll share chilling encounters from those who claim to have faced this creature under the cover of darkness, while examining its psychological impact on communities in Samar and beyond.

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Sources:

• Ramos, M. D. (1971). Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology. University of the Philippines Press.
• Eugenio, D. L. (2002). Philippine Folk Literature: The Legends. University of the Philippines Press.
• Tan, M. (2008). Revisiting Usog, Pasma, Kulam. UP Press.
• Cruz, N. (2013). Aswang: The Vampire of the Philippines. Whitechapel Press.

News Articles and Online Sources:

• "Capiz villagers claim to have seen 'aswang'" (2018, October 29). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLX85VR_25s
• "Lacson jokes he is the 'aswang' in the Senate" (2019, February 7). Rappler. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3459692984051460&id=310621318958658&set=a.317154781638645

Additional Resources:

• The Aswang Project website: https://www.aswangproject.com/ - A comprehensive online resource dedicated to the study a