Mainstream Philippine history textbooks often paint the Tamblot Uprising (1621–1622) as the singular act of one charismatic Boholano shaman. But behind Tamblot’s prophetic declarations was a highly organized, regional network of spiritual leaders who turned the rugged interior of Bohol into a fortress of native resistance. When Jesuit missionaries began forcing the indigenous population into … Continue reading The Forgotten Pillars of the Tamblot Uprising: How Five Babaylan Weaponized Pre-Colonial Spirituality Against Spain
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Reclaiming the Staff and the Blade: The Living Legacy of Babaylan Tamblot
In the heart of the Visayas, long before the concrete roads of modern Bohol were paved, the rustle of bamboo carried the chants of a revolution. The year was 1621. As Spanish steel and Catholic crosses sought to systematically dismantle the spiritual and social foundations of indigenous Philippine society, one figure stepped out of the … Continue reading Reclaiming the Staff and the Blade: The Living Legacy of Babaylan Tamblot
On the Inclusion and Recognition of “Anituhan” in Government Forms and Digital Platforms
Prepared by:Rev. Rolando Gomez ComonChief Priest, Practitioner of AnituhanSan Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan Date: May 2026 I. Introduction This Position Paper is respectfully submitted to call the attention of government agencies, particularly those responsible for public data collection systems such as the eGovPH platform, to a significant issue affecting religious freedom and identity representation: the … Continue reading On the Inclusion and Recognition of “Anituhan” in Government Forms and Digital Platforms
The Spirit of May 10: Bonifacio and Me
May 10 is a date that binds two lives across centuries—Andres Bonifacio’s death in 1897 and my birth in 1978. The numbers dance in a different order, yet they whisper of continuity: a life that ended for freedom, and a life that began to seek meaning in service and truth. Bonifacio was a man of … Continue reading The Spirit of May 10: Bonifacio and Me
Exploring Philippine Religious History and Its Impact
In this article, I want to share the History of Religion in the Philippines as Religion has significant role in Peace Weaving specially in culturally diverse and conflict prone societies like the Philippines. Religion plays an important role in Peace Weaving such as in: Promoting Moral and Ethical Values Religious teachings often emphasize compassion, forgiveness, justice, … Continue reading Exploring Philippine Religious History and Its Impact
🌿 Elevating Hilot Binabaylan: A New Path to Ministry and Divinity
Templong Anituhan Inc. and Bahay SiAdtala Binabaylan Inc. are proud to announce a transformative step in the journey of spiritual and cultural education. Beginning January 2026, the Hilot Binabaylan Training Program—offered through the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan—will be officially elevated to a Master’s Degree in Ministry, with a pathway toward a Doctorate in Divinity and Ministry specializing in Indigenous Filipino Spiritual Beliefs and Practices. 🌺 … Continue reading 🌿 Elevating Hilot Binabaylan: A New Path to Ministry and Divinity
Shrine’s 2024 Accomplishment Report
Year 2024 has been gracious unto us as it blesses us with many experiences that starts with a Tawas Divination Ritual. In this Divination, we employ Candle, Paper and Oil to invoke the message of the Divine and Ancestors to bless and guide us. On my paper tawas, an image of a woman riding on … Continue reading Shrine’s 2024 Accomplishment Report
Naming of Luntiang Aghama 24 years ago
It was 24 years ago when Luntiang Aghama has been conceived as an online common interest group at Yahoo! Clubs. But the interest of making my magical practice into public started way back in 1998 when a certain person notices me and ask if I could teach her Magick. Though, I am not a teacher … Continue reading Naming of Luntiang Aghama 24 years ago
The Spiritual Realms of the Underworld and Afterlife
The symbol of the Cross was usually associated to Christian Religion. Since my mother died on 2019, I revert back to the Cross and honor it as a symbol of my connection to the underworld. The underworld as Luntiang Aghama understand is not limited only to the graveyard or the Underground where we bury our … Continue reading The Spiritual Realms of the Underworld and Afterlife
The Process of Manifestation
In our prayers to the Ancestors, we have desired to build a Temple in honor of them. As modern people already have stablished strong Humongous Chapels and Cathedral to their God, whereas we as Maaram of Luntiang Aghama has no permanent place to see and talk and celebrate our Worship to the Diwata, Anito and … Continue reading The Process of Manifestation