MANILA, Philippines—Legend has it that a forest nymph named Maria protects the bounty of riches on the slopes of the “enchanted” Mount Makiling in Laguna province. There’s a wealth of stories about ...

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — Mt. Makiling is, indeed, a volcano, but an inactive one, and communities around the fabled destination should not fear that it would someday explode. Renato Solidum Jr., director ...

Aired (January 8, 2024): Amira (Elle Villanueva) is a beautiful maiden regarded as the town healer and the community flocks to their house for medical guidance using herbal medicines. #GMANetwork ...

That was the resounding response of Elle Villanueva, the lead star of GMA’s “Makiling,” which is now in its finale week, to The STAR’s inquiry regarding a possible book two for the revenge drama, ...

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 (MUPH) frontrunner Yllana Aduana was a sight to behold as she donned her national costume inspired by Maria Makiling, the mythical guardian spirit of Mount Makiling in ...

There’s a profound beauty in looking back at the tales and legends of old that shaped our childhood, stories whispered through generations. And that’s exactly what the Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) ...

CAMP PACIANO RIZAL, Laguna—The decomposed bodies of two junior students of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), who were reported missing since Sunday, were found on Thursday afternoon ...

JUST when more and more televiewers were getting hooked on the twists and turns of the GMA weekday series Makiling, the show came to a close a few days ago, registering very high ratings. While the ...