Superstitious Beliefs in the Philippines
by Chelsearth on 23/04/08 at 2:39 am
How time-old beliefs weave in and out of Philippine culture and living.
The night was young and the clouds were crowding. It was a particularly dreary day for me, with the gravity of academic frustrations and the melancholy of a non-existent social life. While walking out of the campus perimeter, a black cat from nowhere stretched its arms in front of me and continued strutting lazily. I thought to myself, “Well, that’s tough luck.” I carried on, ignoring the rumbling thunder and the singing of the crickets. Certainly nothing bad would happen to me, right? Wrong. The first drops of rain were pouring down already, and here I was without an umbrella! Logic instructs me to stay under the shade of the baletes nearby, but perhaps cellular phone snatchers were lurking nearby — or even worse! So there I go, scurrying past the ominous-looking trees that lined the streets. Later that evening, I went down in a predictable state of rain-soaked splendor… and a nasty bout of flu.
Fantastic story, isn’t it? Every one of us must have had at least one experience like that. No, not about broken hearts or failing grades (but it’s very relatable!), but about our superstitious selves defying the limits of reality and common sense.
There is no doubt that folklore — especially superstitious beliefs — still pervade in our daily lives. Christianity has not curbed it; science has not shattered its so-called integrity; and technology, while an exact medium, has only contributed even more to the permeation of the paranormal phenomena. There are all sorts of “CSI”s of the strange kind happening on television, and legends of the aswangs and engkantos are enhances its popularity by catering to the younger set in the form of literature and film. They are not just, and no longer, “old wives’ tales”, so to speak.
To say that superstition is a force of nature would be an understatement. It is deeply rooted in our culture, for they say that a nation rich in culture is equally rich with its treasure trove of magnificent mythos. From the time of oral tradition when our ancestors worshipped all sorts of pagan divinity; to the influx of the Malay, Indian and Chinese settlers when we not only shared our goods but also our popular beliefs; to the conquistador era where lands that have not been “Christianized” have been deemed wicked and nefarious; and up to this day and age, superstitions formed and swelled like a raging tide that seeped to the fertile shore.
A plethora of superstitions can range from the mundane to the otherworldly, from the relatively benign to the extremely dangerous, from the practical to the downright absurd. Some can bring you luck, like wearing polka-dot patterns on New Year’s Day; others a precautionary measure, like eating lightly on dinnertime to avoid having bangungot. A number of them have truth in itself — as it has been proven that animal howls are a sign of impending catastrophe, because our creature friends have sharper-developed senses than those of the homo sapiens’. While there are certainly many that is known for their sheer entertainment value — perhaps to scare children from being incorrigible?
Whether we are aware of it or not, we Filipinos are superstitious. There is no extent to how many superstitions have been associated to everyday activities. It is almost instinctive in us to observe such. Superstitions have easily eased its way into the collective consciousness, creating a socio-cultural norm to which all must take heed. Even modern society has accepted and adhered to time-old traditions, with the observance of feng shui (which traces its roots in superstition) by urban dwellers seeking the blessings of Lady Luck. And a majority of people would much rather avert to anything “13″ in nature, and consider “8″ favorable — from constructions, table arrangements, business dealings, and even on certain TV game shows!
The question is: Why are we compelled to believe superstitions? They aren’t necessarily true, and nothing bad will actually happen if we don’t follow them — some things in life are purely coincidental. We don’t know why we believe in such, so there’s no harm in believing them anyway, right? What’s wrong with a little ace on your sleeve?
Well, that’s exactly the case. Superstitions stem from a fear of the unknown, so in order to counteract the evil attributed with the unknown and to appease the gods, our forefathers have conceptualized these nifty words of wisdom. This is definitely a testament to the aphorism “What you don’t know can only make you stronger.” Attempting to rationalize the irrational will only cause serious brain damage, so if I were you, I’d rather leave it as it is and let the legacy live on. Imagine the Philippines without her unique beliefs and practices — then our country would have been a staid landscape of grim-faced people! Superstitions and folklore are what makes Filipinos an interesting study. Beyond the power of religion and constant change, we still uphold the customs and practices undeniably ours, giving us a keen perception of things and a higher sensitivity towards others.
Bathala must surely be smiling down at me right now…
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Rhodora Bande
May 5th, 2008
I agree, I agree. I enjoyed reading your article. Effortlessly beautiful.
setdfghsdcgx
Jun 17th, 2008
axW
kim
Jun 26th, 2008
please give me an example of common beliefs
Rev. Elpidio R. Tangunan Jr.
Jul 6th, 2008
Greetings:
It’s my first time to teach about social philosophy, please furnish me a topic about culture and beliefs of Filipinos. Thank you. I enjoyed reading your article.
lololool
Jul 7th, 2008
tae ka!!@!
norina
Jul 8th, 2008
pls give me some beliefs, practices and ways of doing things
mhaydee
Aug 14th, 2008
i love the way it is written,but it would be better if you had used like citing example of different kinds of beliefs…
charice pempengco
Oct 16th, 2008
hello po sainyo!!:)
Teacher Mica
Nov 10th, 2008
I came across this article while searching for some supertitious beliefs that I could share to my Korean student. The article is well written but I agree with mhaydee. More examples could have been given.
But… thanks…
God bless everyone!
chrysthyll
Nov 13th, 2008
i dont know………… wala man ko kasabot ani oi…………
iro
Nov 13th, 2008
hello… you know this cite is quite nice…..
but can you give further explainations ang examples……?
thanks……
more power to you………
mitchique
Jan 4th, 2009
enx.,:)
this is just the thing i was lookin’ for!
yeah!!i enjoyed reading!.,
gbu
Sammy
Jan 5th, 2009
I need to know how a certain superstition came to be. Here are the 2 superstition That i need to know the history about:
If your body is longer than your legs, than you have a good chance of becoming rich
If you open an umbrella inside the house, a centipede/s will fall from the ceiling
helena xu
Jan 6th, 2009
,.,.,.please give some example…it’s so nice????
mAyAh!
Mar 5th, 2009
you are a good writer! There is no doubt that I can really relate to your article!
I’ve just thought of this that if someone stays away from superstition well I think they too are believing it.
Am I right???
Christopher Amil
Mar 8th, 2009
i do believe that you are really a great writer because,,,I did really relate to your article….
♥...gRiStOpHeR...♥
May 27th, 2009
i BeLiEvE…
darling cute
Jun 8th, 2009
please give me a example of belief….thank you…
sha hayra
Jun 8th, 2009
pls.gave me a examples of believes…………thannnnnnkkkkkkkkkkzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
titi45
Jun 9th, 2009
i luv you
leo
Jun 10th, 2009
i love u
hayt
Jun 11th, 2009
no no!
zavhina
Jun 14th, 2009
boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i mean like ewwwwwwwww!gosh!
mr. inuyasha
Jun 16th, 2009
how many times il say that bbbbbaaaaawwwwwaaaaalllll umutot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(if posible)
angela xien nien wang
Jun 17th, 2009
can you give me a exmples of superstitious belief plzzzzzzzzzzzzz???????????????????????????????????
peng
Jun 18th, 2009
anu byn wla n bng iba ung mga kpkpnwla hahahahaha
jen
Jun 18th, 2009
I LIKE YOUR ARTICLE TOO…I GREW UP IN PROVINCE AND I HEARD AND FOLLOW MOSTLY ALL THE SUPERSTITIOUS…THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT I THINK…AS LONG AS YOU’RE NOT HURTING ANYONE, YOU CAN DO FOR WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE IN…
pet ohhhhhhh
Jun 20th, 2009
please give me some examples of superstitio
luichie
Jun 21st, 2009
ano ba
jovan
Jun 21st, 2009
ano ba
kevin
Jun 23rd, 2009
I hate the person who made this article It’s so stupid and so idiotic may be his parents are just like pigs who do not have any known manners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your so STUPID
2qmol Aq. Craulo
Jun 23rd, 2009
it’s nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bliw kmi mental bhay q
Jun 23rd, 2009
ako ikaw lahat tayo 2qmol Aq. Craulo
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! cra kami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
MS.gg
Jun 23rd, 2009
can u post a favorite past time on recreation of filipino family!!!!!!!!!!!pls.!!!!:-):)
tHanK you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GoD blEEs!!!!!!!!!
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeejjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjeee
Jun 23rd, 2009
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Jhed Braya Jun 23,2009
Jun 23rd, 2009
What site is this I have secret
#1 by Rhodora Bande, May 5, 2008
I agree, I agree. I enjoyed reading your article. Effortlessly beautiful.
#2 by setdfghsdcgx, Jun 17, 2008
axW
#3 by kim, Jun 26, 2008
please give me an example of common beliefs
#4 by Rev. Elpidio R. Tangunan Jr., Jul 6, 2008
Greetings:
It’s my first time to teach about social philosophy, please furnish me a topic about culture and beliefs of Filipinos. Thank you. I enjoyed reading your article.
#5 by lololool, Jul 7, 2008
tae ka!!@!
#6 by norina, Jul 8, 2008
pls give me some beliefs, practices and ways of doing things
#7 by mhaydee, Aug 14, 2008
i love the way it is written,but it would be better if you had used like citing example of different kinds of beliefs…
#8 by charice pempengco, Oct 16, 2008
hello po sainyo!!:)
#9 by Teacher Mica, Nov 10, 2008
I came across this article while searching for some supertitious beliefs that I could share to my Korean student. The article is well written but I agree with mhaydee. More examples could have been given.
But… thanks…
God bless everyone!
#10 by chrysthyll, Nov 13, 2008
i dont know………… wala man ko kasabot ani oi…………
#11 by iro, Nov 13, 2008
hello… you know this cite is quite nice…..
but can you give further explainations ang examples……?
thanks……
more power to you………
#12 by mitchique, Jan 4, 2009
enx.,:)
this is just the thing i was lookin’ for!
yeah!!i enjoyed reading!.,
gbu
#13 by Sammy, Jan 5, 2009
I need to know how a certain superstition came to be. Here are the 2 superstition That i need to know the history about:
If your body is longer than your legs, than you have a good chance of becoming rich
If you open an umbrella inside the house, a centipede/s will fall from the ceiling
#14 by helena xu, Jan 6, 2009
,.,.,.please give some example…it’s so nice????
#15 by mAyAh!, Mar 5, 2009
you are a good writer! There is no doubt that I can really relate to your article!
I’ve just thought of this that if someone stays away from superstition well I think they too are believing it.
Am I right???
#16 by Christopher Amil, Mar 8, 2009
i do believe that you are really a great writer because,,,I did really relate to your article….
#17 by ♥…gRiStOpHeR…♥, May 27, 2009
i BeLiEvE…
#18 by darling cute, Jun 8, 2009
please give me a example of belief….thank you…
#19 by sha hayra, Jun 8, 2009
pls.gave me a examples of believes…………thannnnnnkkkkkkkkkkzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#20 by titi45, Jun 9, 2009
i luv you
#21 by leo, Jun 10, 2009
i love u
#22 by hayt, Jun 11, 2009
no no!
#23 by zavhina, Jun 14, 2009
boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i mean like ewwwwwwwww!gosh!
#24 by mr. inuyasha, Jun 16, 2009
how many times il say that bbbbbaaaaawwwwwaaaaalllll umutot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(if posible)
#25 by angela xien nien wang, Jun 17, 2009
can you give me a exmples of superstitious belief plzzzzzzzzzzzzz???????????????????????????????????
#26 by peng, Jun 18, 2009
anu byn wla n bng iba ung mga kpkpnwla hahahahaha
#27 by jen, Jun 18, 2009
I LIKE YOUR ARTICLE TOO…I GREW UP IN PROVINCE AND I HEARD AND FOLLOW MOSTLY ALL THE SUPERSTITIOUS…THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT I THINK…AS LONG AS YOU’RE NOT HURTING ANYONE, YOU CAN DO FOR WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE IN…
#28 by pet ohhhhhhh, Jun 20, 2009
please give me some examples of superstitio
#29 by luichie, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#30 by jovan, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#31 by kevin , Jun 23, 2009
I hate the person who made this article It’s so stupid and so idiotic may be his parents are just like pigs who do not have any known manners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your so STUPID
#32 by 2qmol Aq. Craulo, Jun 23, 2009
it’s nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#33 by bliw kmi mental bhay q, Jun 23, 2009
ako ikaw lahat tayo 2qmol Aq. Craulo
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! cra kami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
#34 by MS.gg, Jun 23, 2009
can u post a favorite past time on recreation of filipino family!!!!!!!!!!!pls.!!!!:-):)
tHanK you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GoD blEEs!!!!!!!!!
#35 by
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Superstitious Beliefs in the Philippines
by Stephanie Herschel, Apr 23, 2008
How time-old beliefs weave in and out of Philippine culture and living.
The night was young and the clouds were crowding. It was a particularly dreary day for me, with the gravity of academic frustrations and the melancholy of a non-existent social life. While walking out of the campus perimeter, a black cat from nowhere stretched its arms in front of me and continued strutting lazily. I thought to myself, “Well, that’s tough luck.” I carried on, ignoring the rumbling thunder and the singing of the crickets. Certainly nothing bad would happen to me, right? Wrong. The first drops of rain were pouring down already, and here I was without an umbrella! Logic instructs me to stay under the shade of the baletes nearby, but perhaps cellular phone snatchers were lurking nearby — or even worse! So there I go, scurrying past the ominous-looking trees that lined the streets. Later that evening, I went down in a predictable state of rain-soaked splendor… and a nasty bout of flu.
Fantastic story, isn’t it? Every one of us must have had at least one experience like that. No, not about broken hearts or failing grades (but it’s very relatable!), but about our superstitious selves defying the limits of reality and common sense.
There is no doubt that folklore — especially superstitious beliefs — still pervade in our daily lives. Christianity has not curbed it; science has not shattered its so-called integrity; and technology, while an exact medium, has only contributed even more to the permeation of the paranormal phenomena. There are all sorts of “CSI”s of the strange kind happening on television, and legends of the aswangs and engkantos are enhances its popularity by catering to the younger set in the form of literature and film. They are not just, and no longer, “old wives’ tales”, so to speak.
To say that superstition is a force of nature would be an understatement. It is deeply rooted in our culture, for they say that a nation rich in culture is equally rich with its treasure trove of magnificent mythos. From the time of oral tradition when our ancestors worshipped all sorts of pagan divinity; to the influx of the Malay, Indian and Chinese settlers when we not only shared our goods but also our popular beliefs; to the conquistador era where lands that have not been “Christianized” have been deemed wicked and nefarious; and up to this day and age, superstitions formed and swelled like a raging tide that seeped to the fertile shore.
A plethora of superstitions can range from the mundane to the otherworldly, from the relatively benign to the extremely dangerous, from the practical to the downright absurd. Some can bring you luck, like wearing polka-dot patterns on New Year’s Day; others a precautionary measure, like eating lightly on dinnertime to avoid having bangungot. A number of them have truth in itself — as it has been proven that animal howls are a sign of impending catastrophe, because our creature friends have sharper-developed senses than those of the homo sapiens’. While there are certainly many that is known for their sheer entertainment value — perhaps to scare children from being incorrigible?
Whether we are aware of it or not, we Filipinos are superstitious. There is no extent to how many superstitions have been associated to everyday activities. It is almost instinctive in us to observe such. Superstitions have easily eased its way into the collective consciousness, creating a socio-cultural norm to which all must take heed. Even modern society has accepted and adhered to time-old traditions, with the observance of feng shui (which traces its roots in superstition) by urban dwellers seeking the blessings of Lady Luck. And a majority of people would much rather avert to anything “13″ in nature, and consider “8″ favorable — from constructions, table arrangements, business dealings, and even on certain TV game shows!
The question is: Why are we compelled to believe superstitions? They aren’t necessarily true, and nothing bad will actually happen if we don’t follow them — some things in life are purely coincidental. We don’t know why we believe in such, so there’s no harm in believing them anyway, right? What’s wrong with a little ace on your sleeve?
Well, that’s exactly the case. Superstitions stem from a fear of the unknown, so in order to counteract the evil attributed with the unknown and to appease the gods, our forefathers have conceptualized these nifty words of wisdom. This is definitely a testament to the aphorism “What you don’t know can only make you stronger.” Attempting to rationalize the irrational will only cause serious brain damage, so if I were you, I’d rather leave it as it is and let the legacy live on. Imagine the Philippines without her unique beliefs and practices — then our country would have been a staid landscape of grim-faced people! Superstitions and folklore are what makes Filipinos an interesting study. Beyond the power of religion and constant change, we still uphold the customs and practices undeniably ours, giving us a keen perception of things and a higher sensitivity towards others.
Bathala must surely be smiling down at me right now…
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#1 by Rhodora Bande, May 5, 2008
I agree, I agree. I enjoyed reading your article. Effortlessly beautiful.
#2 by setdfghsdcgx, Jun 17, 2008
axW
#3 by kim, Jun 26, 2008
please give me an example of common beliefs
#4 by Rev. Elpidio R. Tangunan Jr., Jul 6, 2008
Greetings:
It’s my first time to teach about social philosophy, please furnish me a topic about culture and beliefs of Filipinos. Thank you. I enjoyed reading your article.
#5 by lololool, Jul 7, 2008
tae ka!!@!
#6 by norina, Jul 8, 2008
pls give me some beliefs, practices and ways of doing things
#7 by mhaydee, Aug 14, 2008
i love the way it is written,but it would be better if you had used like citing example of different kinds of beliefs…
#8 by charice pempengco, Oct 16, 2008
hello po sainyo!!:)
#9 by Teacher Mica, Nov 10, 2008
I came across this article while searching for some supertitious beliefs that I could share to my Korean student. The article is well written but I agree with mhaydee. More examples could have been given.
But… thanks…
God bless everyone!
#10 by chrysthyll, Nov 13, 2008
i dont know………… wala man ko kasabot ani oi…………
#11 by iro, Nov 13, 2008
hello… you know this cite is quite nice…..
but can you give further explainations ang examples……?
thanks……
more power to you………
#12 by mitchique, Jan 4, 2009
enx.,:)
this is just the thing i was lookin’ for!
yeah!!i enjoyed reading!.,
gbu
#13 by Sammy, Jan 5, 2009
I need to know how a certain superstition came to be. Here are the 2 superstition That i need to know the history about:
If your body is longer than your legs, than you have a good chance of becoming rich
If you open an umbrella inside the house, a centipede/s will fall from the ceiling
#14 by helena xu, Jan 6, 2009
,.,.,.please give some example…it’s so nice????
#15 by mAyAh!, Mar 5, 2009
you are a good writer! There is no doubt that I can really relate to your article!
I’ve just thought of this that if someone stays away from superstition well I think they too are believing it.
Am I right???
#16 by Christopher Amil, Mar 8, 2009
i do believe that you are really a great writer because,,,I did really relate to your article….
#17 by ♥…gRiStOpHeR…♥, May 27, 2009
i BeLiEvE…
#18 by darling cute, Jun 8, 2009
please give me a example of belief….thank you…
#19 by sha hayra, Jun 8, 2009
pls.gave me a examples of believes…………thannnnnnkkkkkkkkkkzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#20 by titi45, Jun 9, 2009
i luv you
#21 by leo, Jun 10, 2009
i love u
#22 by hayt, Jun 11, 2009
no no!
#23 by zavhina, Jun 14, 2009
boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i mean like ewwwwwwwww!gosh!
#24 by mr. inuyasha, Jun 16, 2009
how many times il say that bbbbbaaaaawwwwwaaaaalllll umutot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(if posible)
#25 by angela xien nien wang, Jun 17, 2009
can you give me a exmples of superstitious belief plzzzzzzzzzzzzz???????????????????????????????????
#26 by peng, Jun 18, 2009
anu byn wla n bng iba ung mga kpkpnwla hahahahaha
#27 by jen, Jun 18, 2009
I LIKE YOUR ARTICLE TOO…I GREW UP IN PROVINCE AND I HEARD AND FOLLOW MOSTLY ALL THE SUPERSTITIOUS…THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT I THINK…AS LONG AS YOU’RE NOT HURTING ANYONE, YOU CAN DO FOR WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE IN…
#28 by pet ohhhhhhh, Jun 20, 2009
please give me some examples of superstitio
#29 by luichie, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#30 by jovan, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#31 by kevin , Jun 23, 2009
I hate the person who made this article It’s so stupid and so idiotic may be his parents are just like pigs who do not have any known manners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your so STUPID
#32 by 2qmol Aq. Craulo, Jun 23, 2009
it’s nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#33 by bliw kmi mental bhay q, Jun 23, 2009
ako ikaw lahat tayo 2qmol Aq. Craulo
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! cra kami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
#34 by MS.gg, Jun 23, 2009
can u post a favorite past time on recreation of filipino family!!!!!!!!!!!pls.!!!!:-):)
tHanK you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GoD blEEs!!!!!!!!!
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#36 by Jhed Braya Jun 23,2009, Jun 23, 2009
What site is this I have secret
#1 by Rhodora Bande, May 5, 2008
I agree, I agree. I enjoyed reading your article. Effortlessly beautiful.
#2 by setdfghsdcgx, Jun 17, 2008
axW
#3 by kim, Jun 26, 2008
please give me an example of common beliefs
#4 by Rev. Elpidio R. Tangunan Jr., Jul 6, 2008
Greetings:
It’s my first time to teach about social philosophy, please furnish me a topic about culture and beliefs of Filipinos. Thank you. I enjoyed reading your article.
#5 by lololool, Jul 7, 2008
tae ka!!@!
#6 by norina, Jul 8, 2008
pls give me some beliefs, practices and ways of doing things
#7 by mhaydee, Aug 14, 2008
i love the way it is written,but it would be better if you had used like citing example of different kinds of beliefs…
#8 by charice pempengco, Oct 16, 2008
hello po sainyo!!:)
#9 by Teacher Mica, Nov 10, 2008
I came across this article while searching for some supertitious beliefs that I could share to my Korean student. The article is well written but I agree with mhaydee. More examples could have been given.
But… thanks…
God bless everyone!
#10 by chrysthyll, Nov 13, 2008
i dont know………… wala man ko kasabot ani oi…………
#11 by iro, Nov 13, 2008
hello… you know this cite is quite nice…..
but can you give further explainations ang examples……?
thanks……
more power to you………
#12 by mitchique, Jan 4, 2009
enx.,:)
this is just the thing i was lookin’ for!
yeah!!i enjoyed reading!.,
gbu
#13 by Sammy, Jan 5, 2009
I need to know how a certain superstition came to be. Here are the 2 superstition That i need to know the history about:
If your body is longer than your legs, than you have a good chance of becoming rich
If you open an umbrella inside the house, a centipede/s will fall from the ceiling
#14 by helena xu, Jan 6, 2009
,.,.,.please give some example…it’s so nice????
#15 by mAyAh!, Mar 5, 2009
you are a good writer! There is no doubt that I can really relate to your article!
I’ve just thought of this that if someone stays away from superstition well I think they too are believing it.
Am I right???
#16 by Christopher Amil, Mar 8, 2009
i do believe that you are really a great writer because,,,I did really relate to your article….
#17 by ♥…gRiStOpHeR…♥, May 27, 2009
i BeLiEvE…
#18 by darling cute, Jun 8, 2009
please give me a example of belief….thank you…
#19 by sha hayra, Jun 8, 2009
pls.gave me a examples of believes…………thannnnnnkkkkkkkkkkzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#20 by titi45, Jun 9, 2009
i luv you
#21 by leo, Jun 10, 2009
i love u
#22 by hayt, Jun 11, 2009
no no!
#23 by zavhina, Jun 14, 2009
boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i mean like ewwwwwwwww!gosh!
#24 by mr. inuyasha, Jun 16, 2009
how many times il say that bbbbbaaaaawwwwwaaaaalllll umutot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(if posible)
#25 by angela xien nien wang, Jun 17, 2009
can you give me a exmples of superstitious belief plzzzzzzzzzzzzz???????????????????????????????????
#26 by peng, Jun 18, 2009
anu byn wla n bng iba ung mga kpkpnwla hahahahaha
#27 by jen, Jun 18, 2009
I LIKE YOUR ARTICLE TOO…I GREW UP IN PROVINCE AND I HEARD AND FOLLOW MOSTLY ALL THE SUPERSTITIOUS…THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT I THINK…AS LONG AS YOU’RE NOT HURTING ANYONE, YOU CAN DO FOR WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE IN…
#28 by pet ohhhhhhh, Jun 20, 2009
please give me some examples of superstitio
#29 by luichie, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#30 by jovan, Jun 21, 2009
ano ba
#31 by kevin , Jun 23, 2009
I hate the person who made this article It’s so stupid and so idiotic may be his parents are just like pigs who do not have any known manners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your so STUPID
#32 by 2qmol Aq. Craulo, Jun 23, 2009
it’s nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#33 by bliw kmi mental bhay q, Jun 23, 2009
ako ikaw lahat tayo 2qmol Aq. Craulo
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! cra kami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
#34 by MS.gg, Jun 23, 2009
can u post a favorite past time on recreation of filipino family!!!!!!!!!!!pls.!!!!:-):)
tHanK you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GoD blEEs!!!!!!!!!
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wang
Jun 26th, 2009
ahhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm,,,,,,,,,
KOWLANGOT
Jun 29th, 2009
NAGHUHUGAS KABA NG PWET?!?! HAHAHAHAHAHA
jade
Jul 8th, 2009
nku nman ???la q maicp …gRRRrr :\ ..kainiz !!!
riba kate
Jul 8th, 2009
=) halew(=
suCcess is getting anything u want out of lYf w/o violating the ryt of aders … t.C alwayz !!
LeVINUS SCORPIO
Jul 14th, 2009
WAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bwisit na article yan, MUntae lang! examples ng common superstitious beliefs naman!!! TITITITITITITITITITITITItititititititititit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
F!
Jezza
Aug 3rd, 2009
Salmat nakatulong ito sa aking takdang aralin.
ronel
Aug 7th, 2009
hai your article was realy ……….realy ……………nice………………………hehehehe
Jerry Paual
Dec 14th, 2009
this is part of our culture!!!
zarrt
Dec 14th, 2009
yeah its true!
mane
Feb 27th, 2010
nag mamaganda ka pero nka tulong nman ng konti…sakin to…..
.!.
lolz…….
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