A graphic designer from the Philippines creates Filipino-inspired fake Pokémon based on his country’s culture, wildlife and folklore. Fakemon: Jhay Alejo, a 24-year-old Pokémon fan from Manila, ...

Former Miss Universe Philippines titleholder Mary Jean Lastimosa (not in photo) is among the beauty queens who showed her support for Graciella Lehmann's Tikbalang-inspired national costume designed ...

Portrayed as a humanoid with the head and legs of a horse but with the physique of Manny Pacquiao, the tikbalang of Philippine folklore has captured the imagination once again of 21st century readers, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Markki Stroem wore Philippine folklore creature "Tikbalang" for his national costume in the Mister Universe 2024 pageant. In his Instagram account, Markki posted photos of ...

Paolo Ballesteros is once again showcasing his artistic skills with the national costume he designed for Binibining Pilipinas 2022 candidate Graciella Lehmann. On Instagram, the “Eat Bulaga” host gave ...

Paolo Ballesteros proudly showcased his talent in fashion design as he made a national costume for Binibining Pilipinas candidate Graciella Lehmann of Oriental Mindoro. The “Eat Bulaga” host and great ...

MANILA, Philippines — The first eight Binibinis who walked the stage at last Saturday's National Costume show held at the New Frontier Theater included candidates with the loudest cheers. It started ...

A scene from the hit children’s play, “Umaaraw, Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang”. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Be enthralled by the colorful creatures of Philippine folk literature and ...