Juan Tamad and the Rice Cakes
Juan Tamad’s rice cakes go to waste after he decides to wait for buyers instead of going to market — a Filipino tale about effort and opportunity.
Juan Tamad Stories
Meet the legendary lazy hero whose foolishness hides flashes of truth. The Juan Tamad Stories reveal the humor, irony, and heart of Filipino storytelling — teaching lessons about patience, effort, and humility through the misadventures of the country’s most iconic trickster dreamer.
Juan Tamad and the Hammock
Juan Tamad’s love for his hammock teaches a timeless Filipino lesson on work, rest, and wasted opportunities.
Juan Tamad and the Ants
Juan Tamad learns the hard way that idleness has consequences when he chooses to nap on an anthill instead of working.
Juan Tamad and the Guava
Discover the classic Filipino tale of Juan Tamad and the guava tree, a humorous story that teaches the value of effort and patience.