When Filipinos hear the word divination, the common translation offered is panganghula—the act of predicting or guessing the future. However, this interpretation is shallow and misleading. Hula means “guess” or “prediction,” which reduces divination to mere speculation. In its original sense, divination is not about guessing; it is about seeking counsel from the Divine. The … Continue reading Sangguni: Rediscovering the True Filipino Word for Divination
Philippine Indigenous Spirituality
Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
In times of political uncertainty and social unrest, many Filipinos feel unheard, unseen, and unprotected. The promise of democracy often fades between elections, leaving citizens with little say in the decisions that shape their lives. As a spiritual leader and educator, I believe that civic engagement is not only a political act—it is a sacred … Continue reading Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
🌀 When the Storm Comes: Preparing for Super Typhoons with Wisdom and Spirit
In the Philippines, typhoons are a part of life. Each year, we brace ourselves for their arrival—sometimes gentle, often fierce. But when a super typhoon strikes, it can leave behind a trail of destruction that tests our strength, faith, and unity. Many ask: Why do typhoons become violent? Are they punishing us? As a Binabaylan, … Continue reading 🌀 When the Storm Comes: Preparing for Super Typhoons with Wisdom and Spirit
🌿 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
Hilot Binabaylan Alignment Training 2025
https://hilotacademy.com/2025/02/05/holistic-anatomy-physiology-of-the-soul/?page_id=11720 For 13 Sundays starting on March 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM here at the Shrine located at Lot 79 Phase A Francisco Ave. Brgy. Francisco Homes Narra, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan we are going to conduct a weekly learning sessions on the following topic: March 23, 2025 (Sunday) … Continue reading Hilot Binabaylan Alignment Training 2025
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
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
Holding on to our Optimism
Praying for change may also mean to prepare our self to be transformed. I pray that a Temple to the Diwata be established and use the Space where I live to be also their home. Renovating our Shrine to become a Temple of the Diwata In erecting the Temple i thought it will just be … Continue reading Holding on to our Optimism
Accomplishment Report for 2023
Well to start with, I would like to define the things that I do that become part of my life existence. First of all, I am the Founding Chief Priest of Luntiang Aghama then I am an Inner Court Member of the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca which is an International Organization that is based … Continue reading Accomplishment Report for 2023
Prayer to the Diwatang Mangetsay
Diwatang Mangetsay, You who creates the Fabric of Life in the Universe, We call upon you! Allow us to know you more, by manifesting your self into our life. Let our ignorance be filled with knowledge and understanding of your great mystery, and through this knowledge and understanding, We may be able to develop our … Continue reading Prayer to the Diwatang Mangetsay
Dambana ng Luntiang Aghama 