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In line with its mission to promote Philippine heritage, literature, and oral tradition while advancing the art of ballet, ...
Local dance company Philippine Ballet Theatre is set to premiere a new original Filipino full-length ballet "Maria Makiling" ...
Created by Epik Studios, the series follows a woman named Ria, who discovers that she is actually the goddess Maria Makiling. More popular Filipino folkloric characters such as Pedro Penduko and the ...
Nang Dalawin ng Pag-ibig si Juan Tamad, which is on view until March 11 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, tells of the imagined love triangle between Maria Makiling, Juan Tamad, and Banahaw.
In Philippine mythology, Maria Makiling is the diwata (guardian spirit) associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines. Aduana was born and raised in Laguna. Designed by Patrick Isorena ...
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 ...