The Filipino Water Ghost: What Pulls You Under

Four water ghost stories from the Philippines. Angel and Paul explore why rivers, seas, and pools are among the most feared locations in Filipino folklore. From the tikbalang to the siyokoy, these water spirits pull the living to a watery grave.

00:00 - Angel greets listeners, Paul shares a childhood memory of being scared of rivers, they discuss why water terrifies Filipinos
02:00 - Story 1: The River Spirit — A family living near a river in Laguna hears splashing every night at midnight. The father investigates and sees a woman in white standing in the middle of the river, beckoning him to come closer.
15:00 - Story 2: The Pool That Remembers — An old swimming pool in a Cavite resort where a child drowned still echoes with laughter at night. Security guards refuse to patrol that area after dark.
28:00 - Story 3: The Sea Takes — Fishermen in Batangas report seeing a figure in the water that looks like a beautiful woman. Those who get too close are pulled under. The locals call her the siyokoy.
42:00 - Story 4: The Well That Never Runs Dry — An old well in a provincial town in Bulacan has water that never runs out. But at night, the water turns red. Those who drink from it at midnight see things they cannot unsee.
55:00 - Paul and Angel wrap up, discuss water superstitions, remind listeners to stay safe near water, follow the show

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