Many of us experienced the so called "May mumu sa labas" or "May aswang sa labas". These were phrases what I remembered used to scare kids like me during those times. This is mostly done by the old ones to discouraged youngsters to go out at night. So the idea of a monster or creature will get the kids is made up just to scare them but still nobody know if its real or not, that's a big big question.
Growing up, we were told countless tales about this infamous miscreation in Philippine folklore known as aswang. Always depicted as a flesh eating and ruthless creature hunting for its prey, is that what they really are – mindless killing ghouls?
Cignal TV, through its SARI SARI Channel, brings you a brave and bold TV series about the lives of aswangs in “Tabi po”.

Tabi Po tells the story of Elias, a neophyte aswang. Born from a tree during the country’s Spanish era, Elias embarks on a journey with two older aswangs, Tasyo and Sabel, in the quest to understand their true nature. Along the way, Elias meets Salome, a sex slave of the friars, and falls in love with her. In the middle of a rising revolution, Elias is forced to face his own battles – his love for Salome versus his hunger for flesh, the growing rift between himself and Tasyo, the society's stigma with aswangs, and the battle with his own inner demons.


Unlike anything on TV now, Tabi Po shows love, beauty, amidst the horrific lives of these creatures called aswang. Where did they come from? What is their purpose? Is there more to the massive killing, gore and bloodshed typically associated with them? Know the untold stories behind the aswang in this new cinematic tv masterpiece.

This series is a TV adaptation of Mervin Malonzo’s best-selling graphic novel series with the same title that won the National Book Awards for Graphic Literature. Directed by award-winning director Paul Basinilio, Tabi Po stars a powerhouse cast led by Luis Alandy as Tasyo, Phoebe Walker as Sabel, Jourdanne Castillo as Salome, and AJ Muhlach as Elias.






The media people were given opportunity to watch the pilot episode of the series during the media launch. I was in awe and got hooked on the Tabi Po TV series. I thought I was like watching a movie and the story is very interesting, the acting of AJ Muhlach is superb. Also the other artists. Yah, just like what they told us that it was "nakakabitin",  I will definitely watch it. It is kind of different on the usual aswang teleserye that we watch, the effect is so different and meticulously done to make it real. This TV series is worthy to watch.
Find out which side will prevail, Elias’ true bloodthirsty nature or his deep feelings for the girl he loves the most. This epic tale premieres on October 27, 2017, and will air every Friday at 8:00 PM until December 1, 2017. Catch it on the SARI-SARI Channel, brought to you by the Philippines' premier pay TV provider, Cignal TV. Get teasers and trailers here: Facebook.com/SariSariPHChannel

Last time I attended a press conference that is something different. It's a team up of Derek Ramsay and Erich Gonzales and the movie is entitled "Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang".

Though there are different tales about monsters and creatures, I haven't experienced or seen any of it.  Perhaps it is one of the Filipinos intriguing stories.  Most of them were told by the old folks of different towns, though there claims, still, no one can really prove and later on become myths.



Director Richard Somes runs his wild imagination on this story and it is about a couple whose love for each other survives the biggest trials confronting them.  Erich plays the character of Corazon whose otherwise peaceful life in a small town is shattered by a crime that brings back her tragic memory about World War II.  While Derek plays the role of Daniel, Corazon's husband, whose obsession in life is to sire a child with Corazon.  Having a baby is the only important thing Corazon wants in life, but she and Daniel have been unsuccessful in having one even if they've been married for five years.

The death of Corazon's father prompt the townspeople to hurt insults at Corazon about her past, forcing her and Daniel to transfer to another town where they seek the help of a woman in their desire to have a baby.  Wish granted.  But the baby comes out stillborn.  Corazon and Daniel's world crumbles and their love for each other is in question.


This is a very intriguing horror love story that will raise curiosity to those who have viewed the trailer.  Everything will be answered and will be revealed on March 14, 2012 under Star Cinema and Skylight Films.  Other casts of the film are Mark Gil, Tetchie Agbayani, Epi Quizon, Mon Confiado, Dan Alvaro, Sue Prado, Sharlene San Pedro, Bodjie Pascual and Ma. Isabel Lopez.


"Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang" opens in over 100 theaters nationwide on March 14, 2012!